by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Also, learn how SHSU ranks among other schools offering degrees in general business.
Go directly to any of the following sections:
The bachelor's program at SHSU was ranked #153 on College Factual's Best Schools for general business list. It is also ranked #10 in Texas.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Business/Commerce Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 94 |
| Best General Business/Commerce Schools | 153 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Sam Houston State University handed out 263 bachelor's degrees in general business/commerce. This is an increase of 8% over the previous year when 243 degrees were handed out.
General Business majors who earn their bachelor's degree from SHSU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $44,700 a year. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $47,842 for all general business students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at SHSU, general business students borrow a median amount of $24,096 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $19,374 for all general business majors across the country.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the general business program at SHSU is $217 per month.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at SHSU was $652 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $244 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $5,856 | $15,648 |
| Fees | $3,372 | $3,372 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,380 | $1,380 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $11,720 | $11,720 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,866 | $3,866 |
Learn more about SHSU tuition and fees.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 263 general business majors earned their bachelor's degree from SHSU. Of these graduates, 49% were men and 51% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 65% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Sam Houston State University with a bachelor's in general business.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 28 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 47 |
| White | 170 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 16 |
Online degrees for the SHSU general business bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the SHSU Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the general business majors at Sam Houston State University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Business Administration & Management | 204 |
| Finance & Financial Management | 123 |
| Accounting | 110 |
| Marketing | 84 |
| Management Information Systems | 42 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.