Education at Sam Houston State University
If you are interested in studying Education, consider the program at Sam Houston State University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Sam Houston State University is located in Huntsville, TX.
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Online & Distance Learning at Sam Houston State University
Distance learning is available at Sam Houston State University. Among 21,039 students, 4,590 (22%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 9,191 (44%) took at least some classes online.
Education Rankings at Sam Houston State University
Rankings can help you compare Sam Houston State University’s Education program to other colleges that offer this major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Texas | #27 of 101 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southwest (Region) | #38 of 171 |
| Best Value | Texas | #66 of 102 |
| Best Value | Southwest (Region) | #118 of 170 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #387 of 1,611 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #758 of 1,591 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Texas | #27 of 101 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southwest (Region) | #38 of 171 |
| Best Value | Texas | #66 of 102 |
| Best Value | Southwest (Region) | #118 of 170 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #387 of 1,611 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #758 of 1,591 |
Earnings for Education Graduates from Sam Houston State University
Graduates of Sam Houston State University’s Education program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $53,747 |
| 2 years | $56,255 |
| 3 years | $57,787 |
| 4 years | $62,617 |
| 5 years | $63,318 |
Is this above or below average for the school? Four years after graduating, Education graduates from Sam Houston State University take home a median $62,617, compared with $55,820 for all Sam Houston State University graduates — about 12% higher than the school-wide median.
Top-Paying Careers for Education Graduates
Those who complete Education program at Sam Houston State University pursue many career paths. Here are the highest-paying careers for Education majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary | $129,049 |
| Family and Consumer Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary | $99,604 |
| Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education | $99,352 |
| Education Teachers, Postsecondary | $98,329 |
| Teaching Assistants, Special Education | $96,801 |
| Education Administrators, All Other | $91,340 |
| Teaching Assistants, Preschool, Elementary, Middle, and Secondary School, Except Special Education | $89,337 |
| Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary | $86,398 |
| Special Education Teachers, All Other | $86,208 |
| Teachers and Instructors, All Other | $83,682 |
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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