by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of the program, including how many students graduate each year, the diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. See how SHSU stacks up against peers offering political science & government.
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SHSU ranks competitively among schools offering political science & government. More specifically it was ranked #523 out of 602 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #32 in Texas.
During the most recent reporting year, Sam Houston State University conferred 45 bachelor’s degrees in political science & government.
To complete a bachelor’s at SHSU, political science & government students accumulate a median of $25,125 in student loans. This is higher than $24,902, the typical median for all majors at SHSU.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $5,856 | $15,696 |
| Fees | $3,372 | $3,372 |
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Among recent graduates, 44% of political science & government bachelor’s degrees went to men and 56% went to women.
The largest share of political science & government bachelor’s degree graduates at SHSU are Hispanic or Latino. Roughly 38% 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 political science & government.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 8 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 17 |
| White | 17 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
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 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the political science & government majors at Sam Houston State University.
The political science & government program at SHSU breaks down into the following more specific areas of study:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Political Science and Government, General | 74 |
SHSU conferred 74 completions in political science and government, general in the most recent reporting year — 55% to women and 45% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (50%). This count includes degrees completed through distance education.