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The bachelor's program at SHSU was ranked #122 on College Factual's Best Schools for history list. It is also ranked #10 in Texas.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best History Master’s Degree Schools | 49 |
| Best History Graduate Degree Schools | 57 |
| Best History Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 107 |
| Best History Schools | 122 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Sam Houston State University handed out 82 bachelor's degrees in history. This is a decrease of 25% over the previous year when 109 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 34 students received their master’s degree in history from SHSU. This makes it the #13 most popular school for history master’s degree candidates in the country.
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 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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Of the 82 history students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from SHSU, about 56% were men and 44% were 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, 66% 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 history.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 6 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 16 |
| White | 54 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 6 |
Looking for online learning options? Good news, you can take online classes in the history bachelor’s degree program at SHSU. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the SHSU Online Learning page.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 25 history majors earned their master's degree from SHSU. Of these graduates, 40% were men and 60% 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, 76% 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 history.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 19 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the history majors at Sam Houston State University.
History 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 |
|---|---|
| History | 110 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Communication & Journalism | 213 |
| Social Sciences | 149 |
| English Language & Literature | 80 |
| Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities | 59 |
| Family, Consumer & Human Sciences | 28 |
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