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, and more. Also, learn how SHSU ranks among other schools offering degrees in digital communication.
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The bachelor's program at SHSU was ranked #112 on College Factual's Best Schools for digital communication list. It is also ranked #9 in Texas.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Radio, Television & Digital Communication Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 98 |
| Best Radio, Television & Digital Communication Schools | 112 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Sam Houston State University handed out 16 bachelor's degrees in radio, television & digital communication. This is an increase of 14% over the previous year when 14 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 6 students received their master’s degree in digital communication from SHSU. This makes it the #54 most popular school for digital communication master’s degree candidates in the country.
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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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 16 digital communication majors earned their bachelor's degree from SHSU. Of these graduates, 50% were men and 50% were 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 digital communication.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 7 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
SHSU does not offer an online option for its digital communication bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the SHSU Online Learning page.
Of the 4 students who graduated with a Master’s in digital communication from SHSU in 2022, 25% were men and 75% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at SHSU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 75% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Sam Houston State University with a master's in digital communication.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the digital communication majors at Sam Houston State University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Communication & Media Studies | 193 |
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