History at Sam Houston State University
What traits are you looking for in a school for History, consider the program at Sam Houston State University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Sam Houston State University sits 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. Of 21,039 students, 4,590 (22%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 9,191 (44%) took at least some classes online.
History Rankings at Sam Houston State University
These rankings give you a sense of how Sam Houston State University’s History program against other schools offering the same major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Texas | #24 of 40 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Texas | #26 of 40 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southwest (Region) | #32 of 55 |
| Best Value | Southwest (Region) | #33 of 54 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #283 of 615 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #391 of 618 |
Earnings for History Graduates from Sam Houston State University
Graduates of Sam Houston State University’s History program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $39,354 |
| 2 years | $33,993 |
| 3 years | $45,162 |
| 4 years | $52,106 |
| 5 years | $57,025 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years after graduating, History graduates from Sam Houston State University report median earnings of $52,106, compared with $55,820 for all Sam Houston State University graduates — about 7% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for History graduates from Sam Houston State University is $28,000.
Best-Paid Careers for History Graduates
Students who finish History program at Sam Houston State University pursue many career paths. Below are the highest-paying careers for History majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Water Resource Specialists | $179,716 |
| Wind Energy Development Managers | $169,952 |
| Loss Prevention Managers | $165,723 |
| Natural Sciences Managers | $132,227 |
| Wind Energy Operations Managers | $122,567 |
| Compliance Managers | $117,178 |
| Clinical Research Coordinators | $110,931 |
| Brownfield Redevelopment Specialists and Site Managers | $99,321 |
| Museum Technicians and Conservators | $96,273 |
| Managers, All Other | $95,684 |
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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