History
Bachelor's degree · Sam Houston State University · Huntsville, TX
$34,016Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$50,084Median earnings 4 years after
$56,955Median earnings 5 years after
$24,250Median federal debt
84Graduates per year
How this program compares
Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in History at Sam Houston State University earn a median of $34,016 one year after completing the program. Nationally, bachelor's degree graduates in this field earn a median of $50,680 four years after graduating (middle half: $36,330–$66,736). Median debt is $24,250, about 71% of first-year earnings.
History (Bachelor's degree) at other Texas schools
| College | Earnings (1 yr) | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| University of Houston-Clear Lake Houston | $57,239 | $18,750 |
| The University of Texas at Arlington Arlington | $44,806 | $22,000 |
| Texas A&M University-College Station College Station | $42,899 | $16,751 |
| University of Houston Houston | $39,240 | $19,500 |
| Texas Tech University Lubbock | $38,687 | $21,237 |
| Texas State University San Marcos | $37,741 | $21,500 |
| The University of Texas at Dallas Richardson | $37,450 | $19,125 |
| University of Houston-Downtown Houston | $37,246 | $20,000 |
| University of North Texas Denton | $36,568 | $21,000 |
| Angelo State University San Angelo | $34,519 | $20,896 |
| The University of Texas at Austin Austin | $34,495 | $18,625 |
| The University of Texas at Tyler Tyler | $34,269 | $17,962 |
| Southern Methodist University Dallas | $33,550 | $22,280 |
| Texas A&M University-San Antonio San Antonio | $33,392 | $17,886 |
| The University of Texas at San Antonio San Antonio | $33,264 | $21,407 |
Other programs at Sam Houston State University
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$88,636 - Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingBachelor's degree
$82,463 - Construction Engineering Technology/TechnicianBachelor's degree
$72,116 - Accounting and Related ServicesMaster's degree
$69,002 - Agricultural MechanizationBachelor's degree
$63,369 - Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject AreasMaster's degree
$63,102 - Special Education and TeachingMaster's degree
$62,215 - Library Science and AdministrationMaster's degree
$62,209 - Homeland SecurityMaster's degree
$61,091 - MusicBachelor's degree
$59,926 - Educational Administration and SupervisionMaster's degree
$59,787 - Curriculum and InstructionMaster's degree
$57,928 - Teaching English or French as a Second or Foreign LanguageMaster's degree
$53,444 - Finance and Financial Management ServicesBachelor's degree
$53,281 - Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, OtherBachelor's degree
$52,792 - Accounting and Related ServicesBachelor's degree
$52,772 - Criminal Justice and CorrectionsMaster's degree
$51,544 - Industrial Production Technologies/TechniciansBachelor's degree
$49,623 - MathematicsBachelor's degree
$48,114
Frequently asked questions
How much do History graduates from Sam Houston State University make?
The median salary is $34,016 one year after graduation and $56,955 after five years.
How much student debt do graduates have?
Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $24,250.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.