by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about graduate study in social sciences at SHSU. Graduate degrees are awarded at the Master’s, Graduate Certificate levels, with undergraduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #3 out of 3 schools (Graduate Certificate level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, SHSU as a strong choice for social sciences, placing at #729 out of 953 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Sciences Schools | 729 of 953 |
| Best Social Sciences Schools in Texas | 42 of 56 |
| Best Social Sciences Schools in the Southwest Region | 59 of 84 |
The table below lists every degree level offered in social sciences at SHSU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 87 |
| Master’s | 29 |
| Graduate Certificate | 10 |
The social sciences field at SHSU includes the following specific majors. Follow a link for the major’s detailed rankings and outcomes:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Political Science and Government | 74 |
| Sociology | 28 |
| Geography and Cartography | 24 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Sam Houston State University conferred 29 master’s degrees in social sciences.
SHSU ranks competitively among schools offering social sciences at the master’s level. Specifically, it ranked #14 out of 16 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Sciences Master’s Degree Schools in Texas | 14 |
| Best Social Sciences Master’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region | 20 |
| Best Social Sciences Master’s Degree Schools | 193 |
Among recent graduates, 45% of social sciences master’s degrees went to men and 55% went to women.
The largest share of social sciences master’s degree graduates at SHSU are White. Approximately 52% 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 social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 15 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 2 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Sam Houston State University handed out 10 graduate certificate degrees in social sciences.
SHSU ranks competitively among schools offering social sciences at the graduate certificate level. Specifically, it ranked #3 out of 3 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| College Major Top Ranked | 3 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 3 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 38 |
In the most recent graduating class, 30% of social sciences graduate certificate degrees went to men and 70% went to women.
The largest share of social sciences graduate certificate degree graduates at SHSU were White. Approximately 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 graduate certificate in social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 8 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Undergraduate study is also available at SHSU. The following undergraduate award levels are reported.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Social Sciences | 87 |