by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at SHSU. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #15 out of 24 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, SHSU highly for health sciences & services, ranked #254 out of 440 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Health Sciences & Services Schools | 254 of 440 |
| Best Health Sciences & Services Schools in Texas | 22 of 37 |
| Best Health Sciences & Services Schools in the Southwest Region | 29 of 48 |
The table below lists every degree level granted in health sciences & services at SHSU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 123 |
| Master’s | 9 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Sam Houston State University awarded 123 bachelor’s degrees in health sciences & services.
SHSU is a solid choice among schools offering health sciences & services at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #15 out of 24 schools by College Factual.
To complete a bachelor’s at SHSU, health sciences & services graduates take on a median debt of $25,000 in student loans. This is higher than $24,902, the typical median for all majors at SHSU.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $5,856 | $15,696 |
| Fees | $3,372 | $3,372 |
Read more about SHSU tuition and fees.
In the most recent graduating class, 13% of health sciences & services bachelor’s degrees went to men and 87% went to women.
The majority of health sciences & services bachelor’s degree graduates at SHSU were White. About 41% of graduates 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 health sciences & services.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 28 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 36 |
| White | 50 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 4 |
SHSU awarded 120 bachelor’s completions in health services/allied health/health sciences, general in the most recent reporting year — 87% to women and 13% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (41%).
SHSU granted 3 bachelor’s completions in health and wellness, general in the latest year of data — 100% to women and 0% to men. Most of these graduates identified as Hispanic or Latino (67%).
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at SHSU. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Health Sciences & Services | 9 |