by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, and more. In addition, we cover how SHSU ranks in comparison to other schools with political science programs.
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The bachelor's program at SHSU was ranked #329 on College Factual's Best Schools for political science list. It is also ranked #15 in Texas.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Sam Houston State University handed out 40 bachelor's degrees in political science & government. This is a decrease of 15% over the previous year when 47 degrees were handed out.
While getting their bachelor's degree at SHSU, political science students borrow a median amount of $22,576 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all political science bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $33,583.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at SHSU paid an average of $652 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $244 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| 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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Of the 40 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in political science from SHSU in 2022, 30% were men and 70% 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 political science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 8 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 11 |
| White | 17 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 4 |
Online degrees for the SHSU political science bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the SHSU Online Learning page.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 12 political science majors earned their master's degree from SHSU. Of these graduates, 75% were men and 25% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 67% 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 political science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 8 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the political science majors at Sam Houston State University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Sociology | 60 |
| Geography & Cartography | 32 |
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