by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. We've also included details on how SHSU ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in hr.
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The bachelor's program at SHSU was ranked #215 on College Factual's Best Schools for hr list. It is also ranked #14 in Texas.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Human Resource Management Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 135 |
| Best Human Resource Management Schools | 215 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Sam Houston State University handed out 36 bachelor's degrees in human resource management. This is a decrease of 31% over the previous year when 52 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of hr students who receive their bachelor's degree at SHSU is $43,750. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $50,415 for all hr students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at SHSU, hr students borrow a median amount of $18,786 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all hr bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $24,566.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at SHSU paid an average of $652 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $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 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 25% of hr bachelor's degrees went to men and 75% went to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Sam Houston State University with a bachelor's in hr.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9 |
| White | 18 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 4 |
Online degrees for the SHSU hr 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 hr majors at Sam Houston State University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Business/Commerce | 263 |
| Business Administration & Management | 204 |
| Finance & Financial Management | 123 |
| Accounting | 110 |
| Marketing | 84 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.