by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about graduate study in psychology at SHSU. You can earn it at the Master’s, Doctoral levels, with undergraduate study also available. It ranks as high as #26 out of 41 schools (Master’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates SHSU among the top schools in the country for psychology, ranked #606 out of 1,523 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Psychology Schools | 606 of 1,523 |
| Best Psychology Schools in Texas | 28 of 86 |
| Best Psychology Schools in the Southwest Region | 41 of 142 |
The following degree levels are available for psychology at SHSU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 348 |
| Master’s | 111 |
| Doctoral | 5 |
The psychology field at SHSU covers the following majors. Follow a link for the major’s detailed rankings and outcomes:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Psychology, General | 349 |
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology | 112 |
| Research and Experimental Psychology | 3 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Sam Houston State University conferred 111 master’s degrees in psychology.
SHSU holds a strong position among schools offering psychology at the master’s level. Specifically, it ranked #26 out of 41 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Psychology Master’s Degree Schools in Texas | 26 |
| Best Psychology Master’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region | 34 |
| Best Psychology Master’s Degree Schools | 324 |
For the most recent academic year available, 13% of psychology master’s degrees went to men and 87% went to women.
The largest share of psychology master’s degree graduates at SHSU were White. Roughly 51% 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 psychology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 15 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 26 |
| White | 57 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 9 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Sam Houston State University conferred 5 doctoral degrees in psychology.
SHSU is not currently ranked for psychology at the doctoral level.
In the most recent graduating class, 20% of psychology doctoral degrees went to men and 80% went to women.
The majority of psychology doctoral degree graduates at SHSU were White. About 80% 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 doctoral in psychology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
This field is also offered at the undergraduate level at SHSU. The following undergraduate award levels are reported.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Psychology | 348 |