Advance Your Career from Anywhere
A Better Life Starts With Becoming A Bearkat
You're not just earning a degree Online, you're building your future.
Invest in Yourself
Studies suggest that earning a degree can lead to better health, habits, and opportunities. Find meaning and fulfillment in growing your passions while building transferable skills for the future.
Develop Your Career
While it's possible to advance your career without an education, earning a degree can help you increase your competitive edge, accelerate your growth, and open paths to different careers or industries.
Earn More
According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor, those with bachelor’s degrees earn 68% more than those with only a high school diploma. The earnings gap between college graduates and those without a degree is growing.
What do you want to do next?
Imagine what you could do with new knowledge and skills. Explore online programs that help you…
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Serve with Purpose
Prepare for a career in education, healthcare, or public service, here your work makes a lasting difference.
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Create What's Next
Turn your creativity into a career, from graphic design and digital marketing to media and communications.
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Build the Future
Shape the world around you through project management, manufacturing, construction, agriculture, or digital technology.
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Lead with Impact
Develop the skills to lead teams, manage projects, and drive organizational success in any industry.
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Connect the World
Explore careers that keep the world moving, from IT and cybersecurity to supply chain, transportation, education, and technology.
We're YOUR Leader in Online Education
We make it possible to earn a respected degree—anytime, anywhere. With award-winning accredited programs, expert faculty, and small class sizes, you’ll experience the same high-quality education as on-campus students. With 24/7 support and a legacy of over 135 years, SHSU Online is committed to your success. Wherever you are in life, we’re here to help you move forward.
Flexibility & Support FOR Your Priorities
Our degree programs and support services are tailored to meet your learning needs, online or on campus
Our flexible online degrees and certificates are designed to help you reach your goals—whether you're advancing your career, changing fields, or starting fresh. You can choose your path each semester to achieve your goals through an education you can afford and that matches the experience you're looking for.
From getting started to advice, registration, career success, and 24/7 technical support, we support you every step of the way. Interested in exploring our programs or support services? Get in touch with us!
An Affordable Investment In Your Future
Education isn't just an expense. It's the key to unlocking higher earnings and better opportunities.
You don't have to quit your day job to get your degree, but paying for school can still be worrying. We know that funding your education is a substantial investment in your future. SHSU offers some of the most affordable online programs in the United States. Explore cost & aid, or get in touch with us!
Ready to build something greater?
Earn your degree online from Sam Houston State University, where your drive to excel is a force for good.The next steps are simple. Visit our admissions page to learn how to apply and get started.
CHAT WITH AN ONLINE STUDENT SUCCESS SPECIALIST
Get personalized advice, program matches, and information about online education at SHSU. Provide your information below, and we'll reach out to answer your questions about your online program of interest and to clarify questions and next steps about your SHSU application.
Become a Bearkat
Ready to get personalized advice, learn more about our online programs, or to start your application? We're here to help. It only takes 30 seconds, connect with an online student success specialist.