Sam Houston State University
Huntsville, Texas · Public · 17,743 undergraduates
Of 66 programs with reported earnings, 65 leave graduates out-earning a typical Texas high-school graduate (about $34,809/yr) and 1 fall short. Another 90 programs did not have enough data to judge.
What families actually pay
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $12,474 |
| $30k to $48k | $13,389 |
| $48k to $75k | $15,540 |
| $75k to $110k | $21,366 |
| $110k and up | $24,101 |
| All families (average) | $16,404 |
Net price is the yearly cost after grants and scholarships, by family income (College Scorecard). Credit: TuitionTracker.
Program earnings vs a high-school graduate
| Program | Credential | Median earnings | vs HS grad | Verdict | Median debt | Payback |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | Bachelor's Degree | $51,748 | +$16,939 | clears the bar | $20,708 | 1.2 yrs |
| Business/Commerce, General | Bachelor's Degree | $63,837 | +$29,028 | clears the bar | $22,452 | 0.8 yrs |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's Degree | $47,659 | +$12,850 | clears the bar | $21,500 | 1.7 yrs |
| Communication and Media Studies | Bachelor's Degree | $50,125 | +$15,316 | clears the bar | $23,287 | 1.5 yrs |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Bachelor's Degree | $91,697 | +$56,888 | clears the bar | $24,316 | 0.4 yrs |
| Biology, General | Bachelor's Degree | $53,165 | +$18,356 | clears the bar | $21,758 | 1.2 yrs |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General | Bachelor's Degree | $49,134 | +$14,325 | clears the bar | $21,250 | 1.5 yrs |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | Master's Degree | $62,489 | +$27,680 | clears the bar | $38,362 | 1.4 yrs |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | Bachelor's Degree | $57,341 | +$22,532 | clears the bar | $22,651 | 1 yr |
| Animal Sciences | Bachelor's Degree | $49,636 | +$14,827 | clears the bar | $19,750 | 1.3 yrs |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | Bachelor's Degree | $72,388 | +$37,579 | clears the bar | $23,750 | 0.6 yrs |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Master's Degree | $99,143 | +$64,334 | clears the bar | $38,487 | 0.6 yrs |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | Bachelor's Degree | $55,155 | +$20,346 | clears the bar | $25,000 | 1.2 yrs |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Bachelor's Degree | $61,464 | +$26,655 | clears the bar | $16,278 | 0.6 yrs |
| Accounting and Related Services | Bachelor's Degree | $72,059 | +$37,250 | clears the bar | $19,882 | 0.5 yrs |
Showing the 15 largest programs by graduates. See all 66 on the full profile.
Access and outcomes: 41% of students receive Pell grants · 55% complete their program.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (release 2026-06-10). Earnings are median earnings of graduates measured up to four years after completing, compared to the state high-school-graduate earnings threshold. Figures describe past graduates and are never a promise. Method: methodology. Something look wrong? Report it.