Design & Applied Arts at Sam Houston State University
If you plan to study Design & Applied Arts, 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, 25 design & applied arts graduations were recorded at Sam Houston State University.
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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.
Design & Applied Arts Rankings at Sam Houston State University
These rankings give you a sense of how Sam Houston State University’s Design & Applied Arts program to other colleges that offer this major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Texas | #24 of 35 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Texas | #25 of 35 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southwest (Region) | #37 of 60 |
| Best Value | Southwest (Region) | #39 of 59 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #340 of 603 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #365 of 600 |
Earnings for Design & Applied Arts Graduates from Sam Houston State University
Students who complete Sam Houston State University’s Design & Applied Arts program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 2 years | $33,459 |
| 3 years | $40,562 |
| 4 years | $40,083 |
| 5 years | $48,480 |
How does this compare to the school overall? At the four-year mark, Design & Applied Arts graduates from Sam Houston State University take home a median $40,083, compared with $55,820 for all Sam Houston State University graduates — about 28% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Design & Applied Arts graduates from Sam Houston State University is $29,000.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the composition of Design & Applied Arts graduates at Sam Houston State University, by degree type.
Across all degree levels, Design & Applied Arts graduates at Sam Houston State University are 92% women (23) and 8% men (2).
Design & Applied Arts Bachelor’s Program at Sam Houston State University
Of the 25 bachelor’s design & applied arts degrees awarded at Sam Houston State University, 92% were women (23) and 8% were men (2).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Design & Applied Arts bachelor’s degree recipients at Sam Houston State University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 14 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 6 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
| Asian | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 1 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 36% of Design & Applied Arts bachelor’s degree recipients at Sam Houston State University, lower than the national average of 37%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific Design & Applied Arts Concentrations at Sam Houston State University
The Design & Applied Arts program at Sam Houston State University breaks down into more specific concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Interior Design | 12 |
| Graphic Design | 13 |
Best-Paid Careers for Design & Applied Arts Graduates
Students who finish Design & Applied Arts program at Sam Houston State University work across a variety of fields. Below are the top-paying careers for Design & Applied Arts graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Set and Exhibit Designers | $109,049 |
| Art Directors | $103,285 |
| Web and Digital Interface Designers | $88,198 |
| Artists and Related Workers, All Other | $83,610 |
| Photographers | $75,743 |
| Designers, All Other | $73,407 |
| Postsecondary Teachers, All Other | $68,967 |
| Architecture Teachers, Postsecondary | $66,757 |
| Graphic Designers | $66,386 |
| Video Game Designers | $62,617 |
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.