by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about graduate study in political science & government at SHSU. You can earn it at the Master’s, Graduate Certificate levels, with undergraduate study also available. At its best it places at #3 out of 3 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 political science & government, coming in at #561 out of 681 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Political Science & Government Schools | 561 of 681 |
| Best Political Science & Government Schools in Texas | 32 of 42 |
| Best Political Science & Government Schools in the Southwest Region | 42 of 56 |
Here is each degree level available for political science & government at SHSU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 45 |
| Master’s | 19 |
| Graduate Certificate | 10 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Sam Houston State University awarded 19 master’s degrees in political science & government.
SHSU is a solid choice among schools offering political science & government at the master’s level. In particular it placed #3 out of 3 schools by College Factual.
Among recent graduates, 53% of political science & government master’s degrees went to men and 47% went to women.
The majority of political science & government master’s degree graduates at SHSU were White. Roughly 63% 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 political science & government.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 12 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
SHSU awarded 19 master’s degrees in political science and government, general in the latest year of data — 47% to women and 53% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (63%).
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Sam Houston State University handed out 10 graduate certificate degrees in political science & government.
SHSU holds a strong position among schools offering political science & government at the graduate certificate level. In particular it placed #4 out of 4 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| College Major Top Ranked | 4 |
Among recent graduates, 30% of political science & government graduate certificate degrees went to men and 70% went to women.
The largest share of political science & government graduate certificate degree graduates at SHSU are White. Roughly 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 political science & government.
| 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 |
SHSU conferred 10 graduate certificate completions in political science and government, general in the most recent reporting year — 70% to women and 30% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (80%).
You can also study this field as an undergraduate at SHSU. The following undergraduate award levels are reported.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Political Science & Government | 45 |