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 english.
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The bachelor's program at SHSU was ranked #165 on College Factual's Best Schools for english list. It is also ranked #11 in Texas.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General English Literature Schools | 165 |
| Best General English Literature Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 167 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Sam Houston State University handed out 52 bachelor's degrees in general english literature. This is a decrease of 4% over the previous year when 54 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 14 students received their master’s degree in english from SHSU. This makes it the #64 most popular school for english master’s degree candidates in the country.
The median salary of english students who receive their bachelor's degree at SHSU is $36,749. This is higher than $29,945, which is the national median for all english bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at SHSU, english students borrow a median amount of $24,657 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $24,480 for all english majors across the country.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the english program at SHSU is $250 per month.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at SHSU paid an average of $652 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $244 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| 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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The english program at SHSU awarded 52 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. About 19% of these degrees went to men with the other 81% going to women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at SHSU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 62% 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 bachelor's in english.
| 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 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.
All of the 5 students who graduated with a Master’s in english from SHSU in 2022 were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 80% 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 master's in english.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the english majors at Sam Houston State University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Writing Studies | 13 |
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