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Visual & Performing Arts at Sam Houston State University

195 Bachelor's Degrees
14 Master's Degrees
#264 Overall Quality
We've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, and more. We've also included details on how SHSU ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in visual & performing arts.

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Visual & Performing Arts Degrees Available at SHSU

SHSU Visual & Performing Arts Rankings

The bachelor's program at SHSU was ranked #264 on College Factual's Best Schools for visual & performing arts list. It is also ranked #14 in Texas.

Ranking Type Rank
Best Visual & Performing Arts Master’s Degree Schools 72
Best Visual & Performing Arts Graduate Degree Schools 72
Best Visual & Performing Arts Bachelor’s Degree Schools 259
Best Visual & Performing Arts Schools 264

Popularity of Visual & Performing Arts at SHSU

During the 2021-2022 academic year, Sam Houston State University handed out 195 bachelor's degrees in visual & performing arts. This is an increase of 22% over the previous year when 160 degrees were handed out.

In 2022, 14 students received their master’s degree in visual & performing arts from SHSU. This makes it the #244 most popular school for visual & performing arts master’s degree candidates in the country.

How Much Does a Bachelor’s in Visual & Performing Arts from SHSU Cost?

$9,228 Average Tuition and Fees (In-State)
$23,294 Average Student Debt

SHSU Undergraduate Tuition and Fees

In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at SHSU was $652 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $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 Visual & Performing Arts Bachelor’s Program Diversity

During the 2021-2022 academic year, 195 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in visual & performing arts from SHSU. About 34% were men and 66% were women.

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The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Sam Houston State University with a bachelor's in visual & performing arts.

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Ethnic Background Number of Students
Asian 2
Black or African American 27
Hispanic or Latino 59
White 96
Non-Resident Aliens 1
Other Races 10

Does SHSU Offer an Online Bachelor’s in Visual & Performing Arts?

Online degrees for the SHSU visual & performing arts 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.

SHSU Visual & Performing Arts Master’s Program Diversity

For the most recent academic year available, 73% of visual & performing arts master's degrees went to men and 27% went to women.

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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, 54% 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 visual & performing arts.

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Ethnic Background Number of Students
Asian 1
Black or African American 2
Hispanic or Latino 5
White 14
Non-Resident Aliens 1
Other Races 3

SHSU Visual & Performing Arts Students

Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the visual & performing arts majors at Sam Houston State University.

Visual & Performing Arts Majors

Visual & Performing Arts 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
Music 68
Drama & Theater Arts 50
Dance 33
Fine & Studio Arts 33
Design & Applied Arts 29
Film, Video & Photographic Arts 8

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