Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas at Sam Houston State University
Master's Degree
Earnings Distribution
How Sam Houston State University graduates compare to all programs nationally
Sam Houston State University graduates earn $63k, placing them in the 81th percentile of all teacher education and professional development, specific subject areas masters programs nationally.
Earnings Over Time
How earnings evolve from 1 year to 4 years after graduation
Earnings trajectories vary significantly. Some programs show strong early returns that plateau; others start lower but accelerate. Consider where you want to be at year 4, not just year 1.
Compare to Similar Programs in Texas
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas masters's programs at peer institutions in Texas (43 total in state)
| School | Earnings (1yr) | Earnings (4yr) | Median Debt | Debt/Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sam Houston State University | $63,102 | $57,408 | — | — |
| The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley | $69,841 | — | — | — |
| Texas A&M University-San Antonio | $65,321 | — | — | — |
| The University of Texas at El Paso | $62,035 | $52,290 | — | — |
| Texas State University | $58,110 | $61,355 | — | — |
| The University of Texas at Tyler | $58,032 | $46,422 | — | — |
| National Median | $56,494 | — | — | — |
Other Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas Programs in Texas
Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across Texas schools
| School | In-State Tuition | Earnings (1yr) | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley Edinburg | $9,859 | $69,841 | — |
| Texas A&M University-San Antonio San Antonio | $9,548 | $65,321 | — |
| The University of Texas at El Paso El Paso | $9,744 | $62,035 | — |
| Texas State University San Marcos | $11,450 | $58,110 | — |
| The University of Texas at Tyler Tyler | $9,920 | $58,032 | — |
About This Data
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (October 2025 release)
Population: Graduates who received federal financial aid (Title IV grants or loans). At Sam Houston State University, approximately 40% of students receive Pell grants. Students who did not receive federal aid are not included in these figures.
Earnings: Median earnings from IRS W-2 data for graduates who are employed and not enrolled in further education, measured 1 year after completion. Earnings are pre-tax and include wages, salaries, and self-employment income.
Debt: Median cumulative federal loan debt at graduation. Does not include private loans or Parent PLUS loans borrowed on behalf of students.