Computer & Information Sciences at Sam Houston State University
If you plan to study Computer & Information Sciences, take a look at what Sam Houston State University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Sam Houston State University is in Huntsville, TX.
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Studying Online at Sam Houston State University
Many students take online classes at Sam Houston State University. Among 21,039 students, 4,590 (22%) studied exclusively online and 9,191 (44%) took at least some classes online.
Computer & Information Sciences Rankings at Sam Houston State University
Use these rankings to compare Sam Houston State University’s Computer & Information Sciences program to other colleges that offer this major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Texas | #58 of 105 |
| Best Value | Texas | #69 of 106 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southwest (Region) | #81 of 160 |
| Best Value | Southwest (Region) | #111 of 160 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #891 of 1,619 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #953 of 1,600 |
Earnings for Computer & Information Sciences Graduates from Sam Houston State University
Graduates of Sam Houston State University’s Computer & Information Sciences program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $70,522 |
| 2 years | $69,971 |
| 3 years | $67,947 |
| 4 years | $78,974 |
| 5 years | $97,361 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years out, Computer & Information Sciences graduates from Sam Houston State University report median earnings of $78,974, compared with $55,820 for all Sam Houston State University graduates — about 41% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Computer & Information Sciences graduates from Sam Houston State University stands at $23,473.
Best-Paid Careers for Computer & Information Sciences Graduates
Graduates of the Computer & Information Sciences program at Sam Houston State University work across a variety of fields. The table below ranks the best-paid careers for Computer & Information Sciences majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | $175,079 |
| Computer Occupations, All Other | $159,837 |
| Health Informatics Specialists | $156,714 |
| Database Architects | $148,480 |
| Document Management Specialists | $147,490 |
| Business Intelligence Analysts | $143,840 |
| Information Security Engineers | $142,543 |
| Computer Systems Engineers/Architects | $140,795 |
| Web Developers | $125,527 |
| Information Technology Project Managers | $124,655 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
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