Health Professions at Sam Houston State University
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Sam Houston State University is located in Huntsville, TX.
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Online & Distance Learning at Sam Houston State University
Online coursework is an option 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.
Health Professions Rankings at Sam Houston State University
These rankings give you a sense of how Sam Houston State University’s Health Professions program against other schools offering the same major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Texas | #46 of 189 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southwest (Region) | #59 of 302 |
| Best Value | Texas | #81 of 181 |
| Best Value | Southwest (Region) | #160 of 302 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #728 of 3,031 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1273 of 3,004 |
Earnings for Health Professions Graduates from Sam Houston State University
Students who complete Sam Houston State University’s Health Professions program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $42,777 |
| 2 years | $68,233 |
| 3 years | $73,214 |
| 4 years | $76,500 |
| 5 years | $85,287 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years out, Health Professions graduates from Sam Houston State University report median earnings of $76,500, compared with $55,820 for all Sam Houston State University graduates — about 37% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Health Professions graduates from Sam Houston State University comes in at $26,359.
Top-Paying Careers for Health Professions Graduates
Those who complete Health Professions program at Sam Houston State University work across a variety of fields. The table below ranks the best-paid careers for Health Professions graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Dentists, General | $157,602 |
| Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technicians | $155,908 |
| Cytotechnologists | $155,812 |
| Cytogenetic Technologists | $155,361 |
| Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other | $153,940 |
| Ophthalmic Medical Technologists | $153,819 |
| Nurse Practitioners | $147,651 |
| Advanced Practice Psychiatric Nurses | $143,854 |
| Healthcare Diagnosing or Treating Practitioners, All Other | $138,809 |
| Naturopathic Physicians | $138,086 |
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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