by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the average salary of graduates, ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. Also, learn how SHSU ranks among other schools offering degrees in health science.
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The bachelor's program at SHSU was ranked #136 on College Factual's Best Schools for health science list. It is also ranked #9 in Texas.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Health Sciences & Services Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 89 |
| Best Health Sciences & Services Schools | 136 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Sam Houston State University handed out 125 bachelor's degrees in health sciences & services. This is an increase of 34% over the previous year when 93 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 9 students received their master’s degree in health science from SHSU. This makes it the #29 most popular school for health science master’s degree candidates in the country.
The median salary of health science students who receive their bachelor's degree at SHSU is $27,611. This is less than $35,624, which is the national median of all health science majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
While getting their bachelor's degree at SHSU, health science students borrow a median amount of $24,174 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all health science bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $25,345.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the health science program at SHSU is $199 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 |
Learn more about SHSU tuition and fees.
For the most recent academic year available, 22% of health science bachelor's degrees went to men and 78% 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 health science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 47 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 27 |
| White | 39 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 8 |
SHSU does not offer an online option for its health science 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.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 4 students graduated with a master's degree in health science from SHSU. About 25% were men and 75% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Sam Houston State University with a master's in health science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the health science majors at Sam Houston State University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Nursing | 154 |
| Health & Medical Administrative Services | 106 |
| Public Health | 96 |
| Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Professions | 12 |
| Dietetics & Clinical Nutrition Services | 8 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.