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 history.
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The bachelor's program at SHSU was ranked #127 on College Factual's Best Schools for history list. It is also ranked #8 in Texas.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Sam Houston State University handed out 109 bachelor's degrees in history. This is an increase of 15% over the previous year when 95 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 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.
The median salary of history students who receive their bachelor's degree at SHSU is $34,328. This is higher than $28,881, which is the national median for all history bachelor's degree recipients.
Graduates of the master's history program at SHSU make a median salary of $44,379. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all history graduates with a master's is $39,755.
While getting their bachelor's degree at SHSU, history students borrow a median amount of $28,000 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $24,952 for all history majors across the country.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the history program at SHSU is $130 per month.
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Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the history majors at Sam Houston State University.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 109 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in history from SHSU. About 58% were men and 42% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 73% of 2021 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 history.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 10 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 14 |
| White | 80 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 5 |
Of the 34 history students who graduated with a master's degree in 2020-2021 from SHSU, about 56% were men and 44% 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, 94% 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 | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 32 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
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