by our College Data Analytics TeamGo directly to any of the following sections:
Learn about start dates, transferring credits, availability of financial aid, and more by contacting the universities below.
The bachelor's program at SHSU was ranked #397 on College Factual's Best Schools for social sciences list. It is also ranked #18 in Texas.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Sam Houston State University handed out 102 bachelor's degrees in social sciences. This is a decrease of 6% over the previous year when 109 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 15 students received their master’s degree in social sciences from SHSU. This makes it the #232 most popular school for social sciences master’s degree candidates in the country.
Learn about other programs related to Social Sciences that might interest you.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the social sciences majors at Sam Houston State University.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 102 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in social sciences from SHSU. About 39% were men and 61% were women.
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 | 0 |
| Black or African American | 19 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 29 |
| White | 51 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 15 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in social sciences from SHSU. About 73% were men and 27% 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, 67% 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 social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 10 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Social Sciences 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 |
|---|---|
| Political Science & Government | 50 |
| Sociology | 45 |
| Geography & Cartography | 28 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Communication & Journalism | 196 |
| History | 147 |
| English Language & Literature | 82 |
| Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities | 62 |
| Family, Consumer & Human Sciences | 38 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.
