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The bachelor's program at SHSU was ranked #199 on College Factual's Best Schools for english language & literature list. It is also ranked #12 in Texas.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Sam Houston State University handed out 52 bachelor's degrees in english language & literature. This is a decrease of 4% over the previous year when 54 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 18 students received their master’s degree in english language & literature from SHSU. This makes it the #125 most popular school for english language & literature master’s degree candidates in the country.
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 |
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In the 2021-2022 academic year, 52 students earned a bachelor's degree in english language & literature from SHSU. About 81% of these graduates were women and the other 19% were men.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 62% 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 english language & literature.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 7 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10 |
| White | 32 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Online degrees for the SHSU english language & literature 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.
In the 2021-2022 academic year, 18 students earned a master's degree in english language & literature from SHSU. About 89% of these graduates were women and the other 11% were men.
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, 83% 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 english language & literature.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 15 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the english language & literature majors at Sam Houston State University.
English Language & Literature students may decide to major in one of the following focus areas. Individual majors may not be available for all degree levels.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General English Literature | 67 |
| Writing Studies | 13 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Communication & Journalism | 213 |
| Social Sciences | 149 |
| History | 110 |
| Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities | 59 |
| Family, Consumer & Human Sciences | 28 |
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