We’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about graduate study in public health at SHSU. It is offered at the Master’s level, with undergraduate study also available. At its best it places at #10 out of 11 schools (Master’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, SHSU as a strong choice for public health, coming in at #357 out of 448 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Public Health Schools | 357 of 448 |
| Best Public Health Schools in Texas | 18 of 22 |
| Best Public Health Schools in the Southwest Region | 31 of 44 |
The following degree levels are granted in public health at SHSU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 48 |
| Master’s | 16 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Sam Houston State University awarded 16 master’s degrees in public health.
SHSU holds a strong position among schools offering public health at the master’s level. Specifically, it ranked #10 out of 11 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Public Health Master’s Degree Schools in Texas | 10 |
| Best Public Health Master’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region | 20 |
| Best Public Health Master’s Degree Schools | 230 |
In the most recent graduating class, 12% of public health master’s degrees went to men and 88% went to women.
The largest share of public health master’s degree graduates at SHSU are Black or African American. Approximately 25% 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 public health.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Undergraduate study is also available at SHSU. Here are the undergraduate award levels offered.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Public Health | 48 |