Visual & Performing Arts at Sam Houston State University
If you plan to study Visual & Performing Arts, take a look at what Sam Houston State University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Sam Houston State University is in Huntsville, TX.
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Online & Distance Learning at Sam Houston State University
Distance learning is available 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.
Visual & Performing Arts Rankings at Sam Houston State University
These rankings give you a sense of how Sam Houston State University’s Visual & Performing Arts program to other colleges that offer this major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Texas | #26 of 62 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southwest (Region) | #31 of 106 |
| Best Value | Texas | #40 of 62 |
| Best Value | Southwest (Region) | #72 of 105 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #370 of 1,185 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #602 of 1,176 |
Earnings for Visual & Performing Arts Graduates from Sam Houston State University
Graduates of Sam Houston State University’s Visual & Performing Arts program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $34,338 |
| 2 years | $34,556 |
| 3 years | $42,932 |
| 4 years | $42,492 |
| 5 years | $50,620 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years after graduating, Visual & Performing Arts graduates from Sam Houston State University earn a median of $42,492, compared with $55,820 for all Sam Houston State University graduates — about 24% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Visual & Performing Arts graduates from Sam Houston State University is $27,250.
Top-Paying Careers for Visual & Performing Arts Graduates
Students who finish Visual & Performing Arts program at Sam Houston State University go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks the top-paying careers for Visual & Performing Arts graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Loss Prevention Managers | $165,723 |
| Appraisers of Personal and Business Property | $118,242 |
| Compliance Managers | $117,178 |
| Choreographers | $109,380 |
| Set and Exhibit Designers | $109,049 |
| Agents and Business Managers of Artists, Performers, and Athletes | $96,762 |
| Museum Technicians and Conservators | $96,273 |
| Communications Teachers, Postsecondary | $96,169 |
| Managers, All Other | $95,684 |
| Media Programming Directors | $90,799 |
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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