Here is an overview of the graduate program in communication & media studies at SHSU. It is offered at the Master’s level, with undergraduate study also available. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks SHSU among the top schools in the country for communication & media studies, coming in at #449 out of 782 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Communication & Media Studies Schools | 449 of 782 |
| Best Communication & Media Studies Schools in Texas | 25 of 46 |
| Best Communication & Media Studies Schools in the Southwest Region | 36 of 72 |
Here is each degree level granted in communication & media studies at SHSU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 194 |
| Master’s | 6 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Sam Houston State University awarded 6 master’s degrees in communication & media studies.
SHSU is not currently ranked for communication & media studies at the master’s level.
For the most recent academic year available, 33% of communication & media studies master’s degrees went to men and 67% went to women.
The largest share of communication & media studies master’s degree graduates at SHSU were Black or African American. Roughly 33% 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 master’s in communication & media studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
SHSU awarded 6 master’s degrees in speech communication and rhetoric in the latest year of data — 67% to women and 33% to men. Most of these graduates identified as Black or African American (33%).
Undergraduate study is also available at SHSU. The following undergraduate award levels are reported.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Communication & Media Studies | 194 |