Thanks for Your Interest

Be on the lookout for emails from us with helpful tips and information. We are here to answer any questions you may have in the next step in your academic and professional goals.

Below you can find information on our degree programs, how we can help you maximize funding opportunities, and our commitment to help support your success.

If you are ready to get started now, great! We’re ready to help. Call 936.339.0148 to speak to a representative.

Degree Programs

SHSU offers 60+ graduate degrees.

Invest In Your Future

A graduate degree from Sam Houston State University is a vital investment in your future. We’re
here to help you maximize your funding opportunities.

$320

tuition cost per credit hour

Before Financial Aid (not including fees)

100+

Financial aid & assistance programs

Available to qualifying students

best

in texas as top performer on social mobility

U.S. News & World Report 2023

Support for Your Success

At the Graduate and Professional School, our commitment to your success goes beyond the classroom. We offer an array of services to support your academic and professional development.

Academic Support

Writing and accountability study groups are offered to support graduate writing in a structured environment. Whether you need guidance with research papers, theses, or dissertations, we help you refine your work to its highest standard. We host a regular speaker series that will expose you to diverse perspectives, new research, and inspiring stories, fostering intellectual growth, and sparking thought-provoking discussions.

Professional Support

We help you refine your interviewing skills and provide individualized consultations to support your professional goals. As mentors, faculty and staff are here to guide and support you throughout your academic journey. Their expertise, experience, and commitment to your success will help shape you into a confident and accomplished professional.

Why Students Choose SHSU

Jaime Peña

“At Sam, I’ve found mentorship, friendship and guidance as well as tips and tricks on how to maneuver school and work.”

Natali Maness

“The MBA program was the most versatile master's plan that could broaden my knowledge base.”

Ossiel Olivares

“Sam’s longstanding history of fostering educators informed my thesis project... that evaluates the efficiency of game-based learning.”

Become a Bearkat

Ready to learn how SHSU can help you or to start your application today? Our team is here to help.