Liberal Arts & Humanities at Sam Houston State University
If you plan to study Liberal Arts & Humanities, 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 is located in Huntsville, TX.
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Studying Online 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.
Liberal Arts & Humanities Rankings at Sam Houston State University
Rankings can help you compare Sam Houston State University’s Liberal Arts & Humanities program against peer institutions.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Texas | #37 of 92 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southwest (Region) | #54 of 165 |
| Best Value | Texas | #74 of 94 |
| Best Value | Southwest (Region) | #134 of 169 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #476 of 1,453 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1121 of 1,495 |
Earnings for Liberal Arts & Humanities Graduates from Sam Houston State University
Students who complete Sam Houston State University’s Liberal Arts & Humanities program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $38,876 |
| 2 years | $38,289 |
| 3 years | $37,716 |
| 4 years | $43,663 |
| 5 years | $53,420 |
Is this above or below average for the school? Four years after graduating, Liberal Arts & Humanities graduates from Sam Houston State University take home a median $43,663, compared with $55,820 for all Sam Houston State University graduates — about 22% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Liberal Arts & Humanities graduates from Sam Houston State University is $25,750.
Best-Paid Careers for Liberal Arts & Humanities Graduates
Those who complete Liberal Arts & Humanities program at Sam Houston State University go on to a range of careers. Below are the top-paying careers for Liberal Arts & Humanities graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Postsecondary Teachers, All Other | $68,967 |
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.