Geography at Sam Houston State University
If you plan to study Geography, 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.
During the most recent reporting year, 17 geography degrees were awarded at Sam Houston State University.
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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.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the student demographics for Geography graduates at Sam Houston State University, by degree type.
Looking at the program as a whole, Geography graduates at Sam Houston State University are 35% women (6) and 65% men (11).
Geography Bachelor’s Program at Sam Houston State University
Of the 17 bachelor’s geography degrees awarded at Sam Houston State University, 35% were women (6) and 65% were men (11).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Geography bachelor’s degree recipients at Sam Houston State University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 9 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 5 |
| Black / African American | 2 |
| International (Nonresident) | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 41% of Geography bachelor’s degree recipients at Sam Houston State University, above the national average of 30%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
Top-Paying Careers for Geography Graduates
Students who finish Geography program at Sam Houston State University go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks the best-paid careers for Geography majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Wind Energy Development Managers | $169,952 |
| Loss Prevention Managers | $165,723 |
| Surveying and Mapping Technicians | $123,658 |
| Wind Energy Operations Managers | $122,567 |
| Compliance Managers | $117,178 |
| Brownfield Redevelopment Specialists and Site Managers | $99,321 |
| Managers, All Other | $95,684 |
| Regulatory Affairs Managers | $77,828 |
| Geographers | $77,391 |
| Geography Teachers, Postsecondary | $47,034 |
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.