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 other interdisciplinary studies.
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The bachelor's program at SHSU was ranked #75 on College Factual's Best Schools for other interdisciplinary studies list. It is also ranked #15 in Texas.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Other Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 68 |
| Best Other Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies Schools | 75 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Sam Houston State University handed out 41 bachelor's degrees in other multi/interdisciplinary studies. This is a decrease of 54% over the previous year when 90 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of other interdisciplinary studies students who receive their bachelor's degree at SHSU is $52,792. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $38,651 for all other interdisciplinary studies bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at SHSU, other interdisciplinary studies students borrow a median amount of $25,184 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $23,642 for all other interdisciplinary studies majors across the country.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the other interdisciplinary studies program at SHSU is $249 per month.
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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Of the 41 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Other Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies from SHSU in 2021-2022, 34% were men and 66% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 54% 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 other interdisciplinary studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 9 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 22 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Online degrees for the SHSU other interdisciplinary studies 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.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the other interdisciplinary studies majors at Sam Houston State University.
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