Sam Houston State University: programs, outcomes and local jobs

Sam Houston State University at a glance

• 17,743

  students enrolled

• 5,266

  degrees and certificates a year

• 55%

  of students complete

  College Scorecard

• $16,404

  average net price a year

  Tuition $5,856 in state, $15,648 out of state

• $45,337

  median earnings, 6 years after entry

• $54,211

  median earnings, 10 years after entry

  90% working

Executive education programs and Career retraining programs listed on its site.

What students study

AI and data programs

Sam Houston State University reported no degrees or certificates in artificial intelligence, data science, data analytics or robotics for 2024. A new program with no graduates yet would not appear here.

The job market around Sam Houston State University

Professional jobs listed in the cities of Walker County, where the college is.

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• 14

  open professional jobs

• 1

  entry level

• 0%

  ask for AI skills

  0 jobs

• 4.8%

  unemployment in Walker County

  2026-08 · down 0.1 points from a year earlier

• $49,862

  median household income

  Walker County

• 29%

  of workers are in professional jobs

  estimated 2.9% unemployment among them

Jobs that fit what students study here: most degrees are in security & protective services, business & management, education, which lead to security (1 open), finance (1 open), operations (5 open).

Hiring most: CAPPS (2), Huntsville Memorial (2), Sam Houston State University (2), Scotts Miracle-Gro (2), Community Hospital (1), Houston Circle of Hope Services (1), Sam Houston State (1), The Scion Group (1).

What they hire for: Operations (5), Clinical (3), Administration (1), Engineering (1), Finance (1), Programs (1). Operations jobs

Job search help near campus

Workforce board: Gulf Coast Workforce Development Board.

• Workforce Solutions Gulf Coast - HuntsvilleHuntsville · 936-755-7200 · M-F 8a-5p

American Job Centers are free, public career offices.

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Common questions

How big is Sam Houston State University?

Sam Houston State University enrolls about 17,743 students and is a public 4-year institution in Huntsville, Texas. It awards about 5,266 degrees and certificates a year.

What is the graduation rate at Sam Houston State University?

55% of students complete, from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (IPEDS 2023 / Scorecard 2026-06).

What do Sam Houston State University graduates earn?

Median earnings of students who received federal aid are $45,337 six years after entry and $54,211 ten years after entry, from the College Scorecard.

Does Sam Houston State University offer AI or data science degrees?

Sam Houston State University reported no degrees or certificates in artificial intelligence, data science, data analytics or robotics for 2024 (IPEDS completions). A new program with no graduates yet would not appear.

Are there jobs near Sam Houston State University?

14 open professional jobs are listed in Walker County, 1 of them entry level and 0 saying no experience is needed. CAPPS has the most openings.