Sam Houston State University Degree Programs Earn National Recognition
HUNTSVILLE, TEXAS — Sam Houston State University has been named among the nation’s top institutions in multiple academic categories, according to Research.com’s newly released Best Colleges Rankings for 2027.
The independent higher‑education analytics platform recognized SHSU for excellence across several degree programs, highlighting both national and statewide achievement.
Research.com ranked SHSU in the following categories:
- 2027 Best Education Degree Programs Ranking in Huntsville
- 2027 Best Criminal Justice Degree Programs Ranking in the USA
- 2027 Best Criminal Justice Degree Programs Ranking in Texas
- 2027 Best Cyber Security Degree Programs Ranking in the USA
Research.com, known for its data driven approach to evaluating colleges and universities, compiles its rankings using metrics from Peterson, IPEDS and College Scorecard. The 2027 list weighs factors such as overall academic quality, affordability, program popularity, and time to degree completion.
The recognition underscores SHSU’s continued growth and its commitment to offering high‑quality academic pathways in fields central to Texas’ workforce needs — including education, criminal justice and cybersecurity. SHSU’s criminal justice programs, long considered a flagship strength of the university, earned both national and statewide distinction, while its cybersecurity program was ranked among the best in the country.
SHSU’s full profile and ranking details are available at:
