# Sam Houston State University: Graphic Communications (bachelor's)

Huntsville, TX. IPEDS 227881, CIP 10.03. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/sam-houston-state-university/majors/graphic-communications

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: not reported
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $42,579 (U.S. median for this major: $43,745 across 51 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $28,342 (U.S. median $26,958)
- Rank in TX: 1 of 1 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the U.S. median: -$1,166

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.44 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $42,579 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 | 6.1 years |
| 30-48k | $13,389 | $59,447 | 6.6 years |
| 48-75k | $15,540 | $68,998 | 7.6 years |
| 75-110k | $21,366 | $94,865 | 10.5 years |
| 110k+ | $24,101 | $107,008 | 11.8 years |

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

## Graphic Communications at TX colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sam Houston State University | $42,579 | $28,342 | $16,404 | 55% |

## Careers
- Special Effects Artists and Animators (SOC 27-1014): median wage not reported metro, $78,930 TX, $102,030 U.S.; U.S. jobs -0.3% 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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