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The bachelor's program at SHSU was ranked #471 on College Factual's Best Schools for education list. It is also ranked #20 in Texas.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Sam Houston State University handed out 317 bachelor's degrees in education.
In 2021, 259 students received their master’s degree in education from SHSU. This makes it the #139 most popular school for education master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 56 students received their doctoral degrees in education in 2021, making the school the #50 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the education majors at Sam Houston State University.
For the most recent academic year available, 5% of education bachelor's degrees went to men and 95% went to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 56% 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 education.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 37 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 77 |
| White | 178 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 22 |
For the most recent academic year available, 15% of education master's degrees went to men and 85% 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, 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 education.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 38 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 65 |
| White | 141 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 11 |
Education 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 |
|---|---|
| Teacher Education Grade Specific | 317 |
| Curriculum & Instruction | 101 |
| Educational Administration | 94 |
| Teacher Education Subject Specific | 27 |
| Instructional Media Design | 26 |
| Special Education | 25 |
| Teaching English or French | 23 |
| Student Counseling | 19 |
| Other Education | 8 |
| International Education | 7 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Library Science | 66 |
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