by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of this program at SHSU. You can study it at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #31 out of 38 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 political science & government, coming in at #565 out of 679 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Political Science & Government Schools | 565 of 679 |
| Best Political Science & Government Schools in Texas | 32 of 42 |
| Best Political Science & Government Schools in the Southwest Region | 42 of 56 |
Here is each degree level available for political science & government at SHSU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 45 |
| Master’s | 19 |
| Graduate Certificate | 10 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Sam Houston State University handed out 45 bachelor’s degrees in political science & government.
SHSU ranks competitively among schools offering political science & government at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #31 out of 38 schools by College Factual.
To complete a bachelor’s at SHSU, political science & government students accumulate a median of $25,125 in student loans. This is higher than $24,902, the typical median for all majors at SHSU.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed 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, 44% of political science & government bachelor’s degrees went to men and 56% went to women.
The largest share of political science & government bachelor’s degree graduates at SHSU are Hispanic or Latino. Roughly 38% 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 political science & government.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 8 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 17 |
| White | 17 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
SHSU conferred 45 bachelor’s completions in political science and government, general in the latest year of data — 56% to women and 44% to men. The largest share of these graduates were Hispanic or Latino (38%).
This program is also offered at the graduate level at SHSU. Annual graduate completions by level are shown below.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Political Science & Government | 19 |
| Graduate Certificate Degrees in Political Science & Government | 10 |