# Sam Houston State University: Geography (bachelor's)

Huntsville, TX. IPEDS 227881, CIP 45.07. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/sam-houston-state-university/majors/geography

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $35,936
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $56,151 (U.S. median for this major: $57,751 across 116 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $25,156 (U.S. median $22,851)
- Rank in TX: 5 of 7 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the TX median for this major (7 colleges, $60,646): -$4,495
- Versus the U.S. median: -$1,600

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.44 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $56,151 minus $33,516 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in TX (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $12,474 | $55,385 | 2.4 years |
| 30-48k | $13,389 | $59,447 | 2.6 years |
| 48-75k | $15,540 | $68,998 | 3.0 years |
| 75-110k | $21,366 | $94,865 | 4.2 years |
| 110k+ | $24,101 | $107,008 | 4.7 years |

Method: https://educationguide.com/how-we-score#value

## Geography at TX colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Texas A&M University-College Station | $65,228 | $16,479 | $21,315 | 84% |
| The University of Texas at Austin | $62,438 | $21,875 | $19,857 | 89% |
| Texas Tech University | $60,831 | not reported | $19,070 | 69% |
| Texas State University | $60,646 | $22,657 | $16,805 | 55% |
| Sam Houston State University | $56,151 | $25,156 | $16,404 | 55% |
| The University of Texas at San Antonio | $53,449 | $16,750 | $10,836 | 53% |
| University of North Texas | $52,712 | $20,994 | $15,649 | 61% |

## Careers
- Cartographers and Photogrammetrists (SOC 17-1021): median wage not reported metro, $73,970 TX, $81,390 U.S.; U.S. jobs 7.4% by 2035
- Geographers (SOC 19-3092): median wage not reported metro, $79,170 TX, $102,040 U.S.; U.S. jobs -2.1% by 2035

## Sources and years
- Earnings (4 yr): Treasury AY2017-2018, AY2018-2019 pooled earnings cohort measured in CY2022, CY2023, inflation adjusted to 2024 dollars; debt: NSLDS pooled AY2018-19, AY2019-20 cohort

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