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Graphic Communications at Sam Houston State University

If you are interested in studying Graphic Communications, take a look at what Sam Houston State University. Get started with the following essential facts.

Sam Houston State University is located in Huntsville, TX.

During the most recent reporting year, 51 graphic communications degrees were awarded at Sam Houston State University.

Online & Distance Learning at Sam Houston State University

Many students take online classes 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.

Graphic Communications Rankings at Sam Houston State University

Use these rankings to compare Sam Houston State University’s Graphic Communications program against other schools offering the same major.

Bachelor’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	Texas	#6 of 9
Best Value	Texas	#6 of 9
Best Schools (Quality)	Southwest (Region)	#8 of 12
Best Value	Southwest (Region)	#9 of 12
Best Value	Nationwide	#121 of 171
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#135 of 170

Earnings for Graphic Communications Graduates from Sam Houston State University

Graduates of Sam Houston State University’s Graphic Communications program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
1 year	$23,330
2 years	$19,227
5 years	$38,401

Median Debt at Graduation

Median student loan debt for Graphic Communications graduates from Sam Houston State University stands at $28,342.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Below you’ll find the diversity of Graphic Communications graduates at Sam Houston State University, by degree type.

Across all degree levels, Graphic Communications graduates at Sam Houston State University are 57% women (29) and 43% men (22).

Graphic Communications Bachelor’s Program at Sam Houston State University

Among the 51 bachelor’s graphic communications degrees awarded at Sam Houston State University, 57% were women (29) and 43% were men (22).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Graphic Communications bachelor’s degree recipients at Sam Houston State University.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	14
Hispanic / Latino	21
Black / African American	9
Asian	3
Two or More Races	3
Unknown	1

Minority students account for 71% of Graphic Communications bachelor’s degree recipients at Sam Houston State University, higher than the national average of 41%.*

*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.

More Specific Graphic Communications Concentrations at Sam Houston State University

The Graphic Communications program at Sam Houston State University breaks down into more specific concentrations:

Concentration	Graduates
Animation & Special Effects	51

Best-Paid Careers for Graphic Communications Graduates

Graduates of the Graphic Communications program at Sam Houston State University go on to a range of careers. Here are the highest-paying careers for Graphic Communications majors, ordered by median annual salary:

Occupation	Nationwide Median Wage
Special Effects Artists and Animators	$57,836
Data Entry Keyers	$33,881
Printing Press Operators	$31,814
Etchers and Engravers	$28,903
Desktop Publishers	$27,130
Prepress Technicians and Workers	$25,852

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

More about our data sources and methodologies.