by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at SHSU. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #12 out of 15 schools (Bachelor’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 #340 out of 427 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Public Health Schools | 340 of 427 |
| Best Public Health Schools in Texas | 17 of 22 |
| Best Public Health Schools in the Southwest Region | 28 of 41 |
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 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Sam Houston State University conferred 48 bachelor’s degrees in public health.
SHSU is a solid choice among schools offering public health at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #12 out of 15 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Public Health Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Texas | 12 |
| Best Public Health Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region | 21 |
| Best Public Health Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 221 |
To complete a bachelor’s at SHSU, public health students accumulate a median of $26,818 in student loans. This is above $24,902, the typical median for all majors at SHSU.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $5,856 | $15,696 |
| Fees | $3,372 | $3,372 |
Find out more about SHSU tuition and fees.
In the most recent graduating class, 10% of public health bachelor’s degrees went to men and 90% went to women.
The majority of public health bachelor’s degree graduates at SHSU were Black or African American. Approximately 31% 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 bachelor’s in public health.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 15 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 14 |
| White | 15 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 4 |
This program is also offered at the graduate level at SHSU. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Public Health | 16 |