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SHSU Recognized For Top Degree Programs In U.S.

Feb. 25, 2021
SHSU Media Contact: Emily Binetti

Fall20Commencement105Sam Houston State University has been awarded top ranking status for multiple degree programs by Intelligent.com. SHSU was judged among thousands of public institutions in the nation, with research based on an assessment of 2,277 accredited colleges and universities. Each program is evaluated based on curriculum quality, graduation rate, reputation, and post-graduate employment.  

The 2021 rankings are calculated through a unique scoring system which includes student engagement, potential return on investment, and leading third-party evaluations. Intelligent.com analyzed thousands of schools with comparable programs, with SHSU making it to the final list for 37 degree programs, including 20 programs ranking in the top ten.


To learn more about all degree programs offered at SHSU visits https://www.shsu.edu/get-started/. Follow the steps to apply to an undergraduate bachelor’s degree program, graduate master’s degree program, graduate doctoral degree program, graduate certificate program, or online degree program.


SHSU has been recognized in the top ten for the following degree programs:

Project Management Degree Programs: No. 1

Master's in Criminal Justice Degree Programs: No. 1

Master's in Security Degree Programs: No. 1

Master's in Library Science Degree Programs: No. 1

RN to BSN Programs: No. 2

Cyber Security Degree Programs. No. 2

Master's in Homeland Security Degree Programs: No. 2

Master's in Reading And Literacy Degree Programs: No. 2

Master's in Information Systems Degree Programs: No. 2

Homeland Security Degree Programs: No. 2

Master's in Sociology Degree Programs: No. 2

Master's in English Language Learning Degree Programs: No. 3

Master's in Higher Education Degree Programs: No. 3

Master's in Political Science Degree Programs: No. 3

Master's in Project Management Degree Programs: No. 3

Master's in Computer Forensics Degree Programs: No. 4

Criminal Justice Degree Programs: No. 5

History Degree Programs: No. 6

Master's in History Degree Programs: No. 6

Master's in Curriculum And Instruction Degree Programs: No. 10

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