by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at SHSU. You can study it at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #37 out of 45 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, SHSU as a strong choice for social sciences, placing at #735 out of 942 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Sciences Schools | 735 of 942 |
| Best Social Sciences Schools in Texas | 43 of 56 |
| Best Social Sciences Schools in the Southwest Region | 59 of 83 |
The table below lists every degree level offered in social sciences at SHSU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 87 |
| Master’s | 29 |
| Graduate Certificate | 10 |
The social sciences field at SHSU includes the following specific majors. Follow a link for the major’s detailed rankings and outcomes:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Political Science and Government | 74 |
| Sociology | 28 |
| Geography and Cartography | 24 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Sam Houston State University awarded 87 bachelor’s degrees in social sciences.
SHSU holds a strong position among schools offering social sciences at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #37 out of 45 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Texas | 37 |
| Best Social Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region | 49 |
| Best Social Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 633 |
Social Sciences graduates with a bachelor’s degree from SHSU earn a median of $44,485 a year. This is lower than $55,820, the median for all majors at SHSU.
To complete a bachelor’s at SHSU, social sciences students accumulate a median of $26,427 in student loans. This is above $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 |
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Among recent graduates, 39% of social sciences bachelor’s degrees went to men and 61% went to women.
The largest share of social sciences bachelor’s degree graduates at SHSU are White. Approximately 43% 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 social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 14 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 30 |
| White | 37 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 4 |
Graduate study is also available at SHSU. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Social Sciences | 29 |
| Graduate Certificate Degrees in Social Sciences | 10 |
