The most popular undergraduate major at Sam Houston State University is Criminal Justice/Safety Studies followed by Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other and Business/Commerce. A list of all 59 available majors and annual graduates is presented below. Also of interest, median earnings for Sam Houston State University graduates by major.
| Agriculture | 23 |
Agriculture |
Graduates |
| Agribusiness/Agricultural Business Operations | 53 |
| Agricultural Mechanization | 7 |
| Animal Sciences | 44 |
| Horticultural Science | 9 |
Communications Technology |
Graduates |
| Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics and Special Effects | 12 |
Computer and Information Sciences |
Graduates |
| Computer and Information Sciences | 28 |
Engineering Technology |
Graduates |
| Electrical, Electronic and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician | 1 |
| Industrial Technology/Technician | 2 |
| Construction Engineering Technology/Technician | 43 |
| Drafting and Design Technology/Technician | 15 |
Foreign Languages |
Graduates |
| Spanish Language and Literature | 21 |
Work and Family Studies |
Graduates |
| Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences | 22 |
| Foods, Nutrition, and Wellness Studies | 16 |
| Foodservice Systems Administration/Management | 6 |
English and Literature |
Graduates |
| English Language and Literature | 80 |
Biology |
Graduates |
| Biology/Biological Sciences | 73 |
Mathematics |
Graduates |
| Mathematics | 18 |
Natural Resources Conservation |
Graduates |
| Environmental Science | 1 |
General Studies |
Graduates |
| Biological and Physical Sciences | 3 |
| Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 393 |
Recreation, Leisure and Fitness Studies |
Graduates |
| Health and Physical Education/Fitness | 143 |
Philosophy and Religious Studies |
Graduates |
| Philosophy | 7 |
Architecture |
Graduates |
| Interior Architecture | 8 |
Physical Sciences |
Graduates |
| Chemistry | 18 |
| Chemistry, Other | 11 |
| Geology/Earth Science | 8 |
| Physics | 11 |
Psychology |
Graduates |
| Psychology | 180 |
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting |
Graduates |
| Criminal Justice/Safety Studies | 505 |
| Corrections and Criminal Justice, Other | 15 |
Social Sciences |
Graduates |
| Geography | 17 |
| Political Science and Government | 62 |
| Sociology | 36 |
Visual and Performing Arts |
Graduates |
| Dance | 20 |
| Commercial and Advertising Art | 17 |
| Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts | 32 |
| Photography | 13 |
| Fine/Studio Arts | 12 |
| Music | 53 |
| Music Performance | 20 |
| Health Professions | 32 |
Health Professions |
Graduates |
| Music Therapy/Therapist | 9 |
Business |
Graduates |
| Business/Commerce | 302 |
| Business Administration and Management | 63 |
| Operations Management and Supervision | 6 |
| Accounting | 136 |
| Business/Managerial Economics | 28 |
| Finance | 82 |
| Banking and Financial Support Services | 54 |
| Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration | 21 |
| International Business/Trade/Commerce | 22 |
| Management Information Systems | 28 |
| Marketing/Marketing Management | 101 |
| Fashion Merchandising | 28 |
History |
Graduates |
| History | 106 |
Communication |
Graduates |
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 29 |
| Journalism | 143 |
| Radio and Television | 1 |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=227881 IPEDS survey data for Sam Houston State University.