by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. In addition, we cover how SHSU ranks in comparison to other schools with writing programs.
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The bachelor's program at SHSU was ranked #106 on College Factual's Best Schools for writing list.
In 2022, 4 students received their master’s degree in writing from SHSU. This makes it the #210 most popular school for writing 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. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is 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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SHSU does not offer an online option for its writing 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.
In the 2021-2022 academic year, 13 students earned a master's degree in writing from SHSU. About 85% of these graduates were women and the other 15% 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, 85% 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 writing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 11 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the writing majors at Sam Houston State University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General English Literature | 67 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.