Chemistry at Sam Houston State University
Huntsville, TX · Bachelor's Degree · about 30 graduates a year
Sam Houston State University graduates in chemistry earn 12% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 42% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Sam Houston State University Compares for Chemistry
All 209 colleges reporting chemistry earnings at this degree level, ranked by median pay four years after graduation. “Wage-adjusted” divides pay by the square root of the state’s wage index so colleges in low-wage states aren’t penalized for local pay.
| # | College | 4 yrs after | Wage-adjusted | Adj. rank | 1 yr after |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | College of the Holy Cross Worcester, MA | $93,122 | $82,004 | #10 | $47,313 |
| 2 | The College of New Jersey Ewing, NJ | $90,396 | $79,339 | #14 | — |
| 3 | Northeastern University Boston, MA | $88,364 | $77,814 | #20 | $62,511 |
| 4 | New York University New York, NY | $86,197 | $82,042 | #9 | $37,249 |
| 5 | University of Connecticut Storrs, CT | $84,609 | $76,175 | #25 | $52,216 |
| 6 | University of Connecticut-Waterbury Campus Waterbury, CT | $84,609 | $76,175 | #26 | $52,216 |
| 7 | University of Connecticut-Avery Point Groton, CT | $84,609 | $76,175 | #27 | $52,216 |
| 8 | University of Connecticut-Stamford Stamford, CT | $84,609 | $76,175 | #28 | $52,216 |
| 9 | University of Connecticut-Hartford Campus Hartford, CT | $84,609 | $76,175 | #29 | $52,216 |
| 10 | University of Delaware Newark, DE | $84,428 | $83,922 | #2 | $54,055 |
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| 172 | University of Wisconsin-Whitewater Whitewater, WI | $58,170 | $60,529 | #163 | $48,903 |
| 173 | Florida International University Miami, FL | $57,788 | $61,508 | #155 | $28,660 |
| 174 | The University of Texas at San Antonio San Antonio, TX | $57,652 | $58,615 | #177 | $40,700 |
| 175 | Sam Houston State University Huntsville, TX | $57,410 | $58,369 | #178 | $43,940 |
| 176 | University of Central Florida Orlando, FL | $57,313 | $61,002 | #160 | $43,634 |
| 177 | The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley Edinburg, TX | $57,100 | $58,054 | #188 | $22,913 |
| 178 | Tennessee Technological University Cookeville, TN | $57,088 | $62,362 | #149 | — |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Sam Houston State University chemistry graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $43,940 one year after graduating and $57,410 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Sam Houston State University rank for chemistry?
Among 209 colleges reporting earnings for chemistry graduates, Sam Houston State University ranks #175 by median pay four years after graduation, and #178 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is chemistry at Sam Houston State University worth it?
Its graduates earn 12% less than the national median for chemistry ($65,120), and the median federal debt at graduation is $23,874.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are medians for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled; programs with few graduates are not reported. Wage adjustment uses Census ACS state median household income.