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Sam Houston State University ranks consistently high in online education in Texas. In fact, recently OnlineColleges.com named SHSU the best online college in Texas and the ranking placed Sam Houston State No. 8 in the nation for top online colleges.

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Sam Houston State University is a national leader in providing a wide spectrum of degree programs and other credentials, all delivered by an excellent faculty.

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Achieve your goals through an education you can afford! As an early adopter of distance learning, SHSU is at the forefront of merging proven online teaching practices with technology advancement. Our faculty and staff go to great lengths to foster connections and community.

Going the Distance in Online Learning

The college experience has changed dramatically. You’re on the go, and so are we. Today, the physical classroom is no longer the sole center of learning. Knowledge can be obtained from almost anywhere via the internet, email, eBooks, and smartphones. From the beginning, Sam Houston State University has been fully engaged in this transformation of education.

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Reasons for choosing SHSU Online include affordability, quality, and widely recognized excellence.

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The Faces of Online Learning

Pursuing a public relations degree, Megan Kaltenbach utilizes online courses to tailor her education for a career in the public or nonprofit sectors. With a minor in political science, she's equipped herself for roles in political campaigns, government publications, and nonprofit PR. Megan's story highlights the flexibility and practicality of SHSU's online programs.

Reasons for choosing SHSU Online are as varied as the students whose lives we’ve helped transform. Kaltenbach is only one of our many successful alumni who have unlocked their potential with SHSU's flexible online degrees.