by our College Data Analytics TeamWe'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, average starting salaries, and more. Also, learn how SHSU ranks among other schools offering degrees in theater.
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The bachelor's program at SHSU was ranked #152 on College Factual's Best Schools for theater list. It is also ranked #8 in Texas.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Drama & Theater Arts Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 146 |
| Best Drama & Theater Arts Schools | 152 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Sam Houston State University handed out 50 bachelor's degrees in drama & theater arts. This is an increase of 35% over the previous year when 37 degrees were handed out.
Theater majors who earn their bachelor's degree from SHSU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $21,858 a year. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $20,701 for all theater bachelor's degree recipients.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the theater program at SHSU is $313 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 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 |
Learn more about SHSU tuition and fees.
Of the 50 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in theater from SHSU in 2022, 34% were men and 66% 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, 58% 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 theater.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 8 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9 |
| White | 29 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 4 |
SHSU does not offer an online option for its theater 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.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the theater majors at Sam Houston State University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Music | 68 |
| Dance | 33 |
| Fine & Studio Arts | 33 |
| Design & Applied Arts | 29 |
| Film, Video & Photographic Arts | 8 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.