by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about graduate study in special education at SHSU. Graduate degrees are awarded at the Master’s level. It ranks as high as #9 out of 32 schools (Master’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates SHSU as a strong choice for special education, placing at #177 out of 495 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Special Education Schools | 177 of 495 |
| Best Special Education Schools in the Southwest Region | 10 of 37 |
Here is each degree level granted in special education at SHSU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s | 37 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Sam Houston State University awarded 37 master’s degrees in special education.
SHSU holds a strong position among schools offering special education at the master’s level. In particular it placed #9 out of 32 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Special Education Master’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region | 9 |
| Best Special Education Master’s Degree Schools | 132 |
For the most recent academic year available, 11% of special education master’s degrees went to men and 89% went to women.
The largest share of special education master’s degree graduates at SHSU were White. Roughly 54% 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 special education.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 14 |
| White | 20 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
SHSU awarded 37 master’s completions in special education and teaching, general in the latest year of data — 89% to women and 11% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (54%).