Business & Commerce at Sam Houston State University
What traits are you looking for in a school for Business & Commerce, you may want to check out 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 in Huntsville, TX.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 252 business & commerce graduations were recorded at Sam Houston State University.
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Studying Online at Sam Houston State University
Many students take online classes at Sam Houston State University. Among 21,039 students, 4,590 (22%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 9,191 (44%) took at least some classes online.
Business & Commerce Rankings at Sam Houston State University
Use these rankings to compare Sam Houston State University’s Business & Commerce program against other schools offering the same major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Texas | #20 of 47 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southwest (Region) | #33 of 74 |
| Best Value | Texas | #35 of 48 |
| Best Value | Southwest (Region) | #58 of 75 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #310 of 567 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #353 of 561 |
Earnings for Business & Commerce Graduates from Sam Houston State University
Students who complete Sam Houston State University’s Business & Commerce program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $39,919 |
| 2 years | $39,647 |
| 3 years | $45,023 |
| 4 years | $51,512 |
| 5 years | $53,488 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years out, Business & Commerce graduates from Sam Houston State University report median earnings of $51,512, compared with $55,820 for all Sam Houston State University graduates — about 8% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Business & Commerce graduates from Sam Houston State University stands at $26,641.
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the composition of Business & Commerce graduates at Sam Houston State University, broken down by degree level.
Across all degree levels, Business & Commerce graduates at Sam Houston State University are 48% women (122) and 52% men (130).
Business & Commerce Bachelor’s Program at Sam Houston State University
Among the 252 bachelor’s business & commerce graduates at Sam Houston State University, 48% were women (122) and 52% were men (130).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Business & Commerce bachelor’s degree recipients at Sam Houston State University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 153 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 55 |
| Black / African American | 23 |
| Asian | 3 |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 2 |
| Two or More Races | 6 |
| International (Nonresident) | 4 |
| Unknown | 6 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 35% of Business & Commerce bachelor’s degree recipients at Sam Houston State University, below 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 Business & Commerce Concentrations at Sam Houston State University
This Business & Commerce program at Sam Houston State University includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Business & Commerce | 252 |
Top-Paying Careers for Business & Commerce Graduates
Students who finish Business & Commerce program at Sam Houston State University work across a variety of fields. Here are the best-paid careers for Business & Commerce graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Entertainment and Recreation Managers, Except Gambling | $170,172 |
| Loss Prevention Managers | $165,723 |
| Biofuels Production Managers | $164,096 |
| Geothermal Production Managers | $160,381 |
| Administrative Services Managers | $158,084 |
| Facilities Managers | $157,669 |
| Social and Community Service Managers | $156,089 |
| General and Operations Managers | $149,694 |
| Biomass Power Plant Managers | $146,025 |
| Chief Executives | $138,534 |
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.