Nursing at Sam Houston State University
If you plan to study Nursing, take a look at what Sam Houston State University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Sam Houston State University sits in Huntsville, TX.
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Online Class Availability at Sam Houston State University
Online coursework is an option at Sam Houston State University. Of 21,039 students, 4,590 (22%) studied exclusively online and 9,191 (44%) took at least some classes online.
Nursing Rankings at Sam Houston State University
These rankings give you a sense of how Sam Houston State University’s Nursing program to other colleges that offer this major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Texas | #13 of 111 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southwest (Region) | #15 of 192 |
| Best Value | Texas | #70 of 106 |
| Best Value | Southwest (Region) | #127 of 183 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #215 of 1,918 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1010 of 1,878 |
Earnings for Nursing Graduates from Sam Houston State University
Students who complete Sam Houston State University’s Nursing program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $67,097 |
| 2 years | $69,740 |
| 3 years | $73,214 |
| 4 years | $76,500 |
| 5 years | $85,287 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years after graduating, Nursing graduates from Sam Houston State University earn a median of $76,500, compared with $55,820 for all Sam Houston State University graduates — about 37% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Nursing graduates from Sam Houston State University is $26,504.
More Specific Nursing Concentrations at Sam Houston State University
This Nursing program at Sam Houston State University includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing | 147 |
Highest-Paying Careers for Nursing Graduates
Graduates of the Nursing program at Sam Houston State University pursue many career paths. Here are the highest-paying careers for Nursing majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Nurse Practitioners | $147,651 |
| Advanced Practice Psychiatric Nurses | $143,854 |
| Medical and Health Services Managers | $129,557 |
| Registered Nurses | $105,741 |
| Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary | $69,718 |
| Nurse Anesthetists | $66,747 |
| Critical Care Nurses | $65,103 |
| Acute Care Nurses | $56,247 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialists | $52,889 |
| Nurse Midwives | $36,174 |
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
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