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The bachelor's program at SHSU was ranked #427 on College Factual's Best Schools for social sciences list. It is also ranked #16 in Texas.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Sciences Master’s Degree Schools | 149 |
| Best Social Sciences Graduate Degree Schools | 156 |
| Best Social Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 424 |
| Best Social Sciences Schools | 427 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Sam Houston State University handed out 110 bachelor's degrees in social sciences. This is an increase of 8% over the previous year when 102 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 15 students received their master’s degree in social sciences from SHSU. This makes it the #232 most popular school for social sciences master’s degree candidates in the country.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at SHSU was $652 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $244 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $5,856 | $15,648 |
| Fees | $3,372 | $3,372 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,380 | $1,380 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $11,720 | $11,720 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,866 | $3,866 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 110 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in social sciences from SHSU. About 29% were men and 71% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Sam Houston State University with a bachelor's in social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 27 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 32 |
| White | 44 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 6 |
If you’re one of the many students who want the flexibility of distance learning courses, you’ll be happy to hear that SHSU offers online option in its social sciences bachelor’s degree program. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the SHSU Online Learning page.
The social sciences program at SHSU awarded 28 master's degrees in 2021-2022. About 57% of these degrees went to men with the other 43% going to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 57% of 2022 graduates were in 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 | 1 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 16 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the social sciences majors at Sam Houston State University.
Social Sciences students may decide to major in one of the following focus areas. Individual majors may not be available for all degree levels.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Sociology | 60 |
| Political Science & Government | 57 |
| Geography & Cartography | 32 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Communication & Journalism | 213 |
| History | 110 |
| English Language & Literature | 80 |
| Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities | 59 |
| Family, Consumer & Human Sciences | 28 |
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