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. In addition, we cover how SHSU ranks in comparison to other schools with music programs.
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The bachelor's program at SHSU was ranked #74 on College Factual's Best Schools for music list. It is also ranked #6 in Texas.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Music Master’s Degree Schools | 40 |
| Best Music Graduate Degree Schools | 43 |
| Best Music Schools | 74 |
| Best Music Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 83 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Sam Houston State University handed out 48 bachelor's degrees in music. This is a decrease of 2% over the previous year when 49 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 13 students received their master’s degree in music from SHSU. This makes it the #127 most popular school for music master’s degree candidates in the country.
The median salary of music students who receive their bachelor's degree at SHSU is $59,926. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $26,036 for all music bachelor's degree recipients.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the music program at SHSU is $241 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 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 48 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in music from SHSU. About 71% were men and 29% were 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 music.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 22 |
| White | 21 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Online degrees for the SHSU music 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.
For the most recent academic year available, 75% of music master's degrees went to men and 25% went to 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, 55% 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 music.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 11 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the music majors at Sam Houston State University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Drama & Theater Arts | 50 |
| Dance | 33 |
| Fine & Studio Arts | 33 |
| Design & Applied Arts | 29 |
| Film, Video & Photographic Arts | 8 |
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