Communication & Media Studies at Sam Houston State University
Every communication & media studies school has its own distinct culture and strengths. We've pulled together some statistics and other details to help you see how the communications program at Sam Houston State University stacks up to those at other schools.SHSU is located in Huntsville, Texas and approximately 21,912 students attend the school each year.
Want to know more about the career opportunities in this field? Check out the Careers in Communication & Media Studies section at the bottom of this page.
SHSU Communication & Media Studies Degrees Available
- Bachelor’s Degree in Communications
- Master’s Degree in Communications
SHSU Communication & Media Studies Rankings
Communications Student Demographics at SHSU
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the communications majors at Sam Houston State University.
SHSU Communication & Media Studies Master’s Program
In the communications master's program at this school, racial-ethnic minorities make up 60% of degree recipients. That is 20% better than the national average.*
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity for students who recently graduated from Sam Houston State University with a master's in communications.
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 2 |
| International Students | 0 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 1 |
Concentrations Within Communication & Media Studies
The following communications concentations are available at Sam Houston State University. The table shows all degrees awarded in this field awarded for all degree levels at Sam Houston State University. A concentration may not be available for your level.
| Concentration | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Speech Communication | 7 |
Related Majors
Careers That Communications Grads May Go Into
A degree in communications can lead to the following careers. Since job numbers and average salaries can vary by geographic location, we have only included the numbers for TX, the home state for Sam Houston State University.
| Occupation | Jobs in TX | Average Salary in TX |
|---|---|---|
| Public Relations Specialists | 28,360 | $60,600 |
| Editors | 5,490 | $72,300 |
| Communications Professors | 2,460 | $68,900 |
| Radio and Television Announcers | 2,320 | $50,530 |
| Reporters and Correspondents | 2,210 | $45,910 |
References
*The racial-ethnic minorities count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the racial-ethnic minorities percentage.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
- Image Credit: By Bigguill under License
More about our data sources and methodologies.
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