Social Sciences at Sam Houston State University
What traits are you looking for in a school for Social Sciences, you may want to check out the program at Sam Houston State University. Get started with the following essential facts.
Sam Houston State University is 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.
Social Sciences Rankings at Sam Houston State University
These rankings give you a sense of how Sam Houston State University’s Social Sciences program to other colleges that offer this major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Texas | #37 of 55 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Texas | #46 of 55 |
| Best Value | Southwest (Region) | #55 of 81 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southwest (Region) | #66 of 82 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #456 of 930 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #790 of 934 |
Earnings for Social Sciences Graduates from Sam Houston State University
Graduates of Sam Houston State University’s Social Sciences program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $27,716 |
| 2 years | $37,019 |
| 3 years | $38,025 |
| 4 years | $44,485 |
| 5 years | $51,731 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years after graduating, Social Sciences graduates from Sam Houston State University take home a median $44,485, compared with $55,820 for all Sam Houston State University graduates — about 20% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Social Sciences graduates from Sam Houston State University stands at $26,427.
Highest-Paying Careers for Social Sciences Graduates
Students who finish Social Sciences program at Sam Houston State University go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks the best-paid careers for Social Sciences graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Wind Energy Development Managers | $169,952 |
| Loss Prevention Managers | $165,723 |
| Business Intelligence Analysts | $143,840 |
| Statisticians | $130,349 |
| Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists | $124,518 |
| Wind Energy Operations Managers | $122,567 |
| Biostatisticians | $121,594 |
| Compliance Managers | $117,178 |
| Survey Researchers | $108,538 |
| Data Scientists | $106,295 |
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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