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Design & Applied Arts at Sam Houston State University

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.

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):

Median earnings by years after graduation for Design & Applied Arts at Sam Houston State University
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.

Design & Applied Arts earnings compared with all majors at Sam Houston State University

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).

Sam Houston State University gender breakdown of Design & Applied Arts Bachelor's degree recipients

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 diversity of Design & Applied Arts majors at Sam Houston State University

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

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