General Public Health at Sam Houston State University
What traits are you looking for in a school for General Public Health, consider the program at Sam Houston State University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Sam Houston State University is in Huntsville, TX.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 64 general public health degrees were awarded at Sam Houston State University.
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Studying Online at Sam Houston State University
Online coursework is an option at Sam Houston State University. Of 21,039 students, 4,590 (22%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 9,191 (44%) took at least some classes online.
General Public Health Rankings at Sam Houston State University
These rankings give you a sense of how Sam Houston State University’s General Public Health program against other schools offering the same major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Texas | #10 of 17 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Texas | #16 of 19 |
| Best Value | Southwest (Region) | #19 of 29 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southwest (Region) | #23 of 30 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #136 of 299 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #239 of 280 |
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Texas | #10 of 17 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Texas | #16 of 19 |
| Best Value | Southwest (Region) | #19 of 29 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southwest (Region) | #23 of 30 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #136 of 299 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #239 of 280 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the diversity of General Public Health graduates at Sam Houston State University, broken down by degree level.
Across all degree levels, General Public Health graduates at Sam Houston State University are 89% women (57) and 11% men (7).
General Public Health Bachelor’s Program at Sam Houston State University
Of the 48 bachelor’s general public health degrees awarded at Sam Houston State University, 90% were women (43) and 10% were men (5).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of General Public Health bachelor’s degree recipients at Sam Houston State University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 15 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 14 |
| Black / African American | 15 |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 3 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 69% of General Public Health bachelor’s degree recipients at Sam Houston State University, above the national average of 58%.*
General Public Health Master’s Program at Sam Houston State University
Of the 16 master’s general public health graduates at Sam Houston State University, 88% were women (14) and 12% were men (2).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of General Public Health master’s degree recipients at Sam Houston State University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 4 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
| Black / African American | 4 |
| Asian | 2 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 4 |
Minority students account for 50% of General Public Health master’s degree recipients at Sam Houston State University, higher than the national average of 49%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
Top-Paying Careers for General Public Health Graduates
Students who finish General Public Health program at Sam Houston State University go on to a range of careers. Below are the top-paying careers for General Public Health graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Medical and Health Services Managers | $129,557 |
| Health Education Specialists | $81,726 |
| Community Health Workers | $73,901 |
| Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary | $46,663 |
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.