MBA Program

MBA Program at Sam Houston State University

Public university ยท Huntsville, Texas

  • AACSB accredited
  • MBA
  • Online MBA

Sam Houston State University is a public university with graduate business programs in Huntsville, Texas. Those programs run through the College of Business Administration. The institution is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges.

The business school holds AACSB accreditation - one of 24 of the 25 schools in MBA Lab's Texas directory that do. It is the longest-established of the three business-school accreditors recognized in the United States, and it covers the school as a whole rather than any one program - a floor, not a ranking. More on accreditation.

Federal reporting puts graduate enrollment at 3,252 students, alongside 17,743 undergraduates. Total enrollment is not MBA cohort size - ask the admissions office how many students are in the specific program you're considering, which is usually a far smaller number and the one that shapes your experience.

Based on MBA Lab's directory data, the school offers a graduate MBA path and an online MBA format for remote or working students. Format availability changes; confirm the current lineup with the school before planning around it.

It is the only school in Huntsville in this directory - the other 24 MBA program options in Texas are elsewhere in the state, so weigh travel time against fit before ruling them out.

What to ask Sam Houston State University

These questions are picked from what MBA Lab's data already says about this school, so they're the ones most likely to surface a real difference between it and the next school on your list.

  • Residency and tuition tier. As a public institution, Sam Houston State University may price in-state and out-of-state students differently, and some programs charge a flat rate regardless. Ask which tier you'd fall into and whether it changes after a year of residency.
  • What "online" means here. Ask whether classes are live at set times or self-paced, whether any on-campus residencies are required, and whether online students get the same career services, clubs, and recruiting access as on-campus students. These answers vary widely between schools that use the same word.
  • Where the degree is administered. Programs run through the College of Business Administration may have their own admissions timeline, aid pool, and career office, separate from the university's central graduate school. Confirm which office owns your application.
  • Ask for the school's own outcome numbers. The federal figures on this page cover business master's graduates who took federal aid, pooled across several years. The school's employment report will be narrower and more current - ask for it by program and by graduating class, not a blended average.

At a glance

InstitutionSam Houston State University
Business schoolCollege of Business Administration
Controlpublic
LocationHuntsville, Texas
Campus settingTown
Carnegie classDoctoral university, high research activity (R2)
MBA formats listed MBA Online MBA
Graduate enrollment3,252
Undergraduate enrollment17,743
Business accreditation AACSB — view listing
Institutional accreditationSouthern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
Official site Visit website
Net price calculator Estimate your cost
Federal data College Scorecard profile

School names, locations, and program formats are curated by MBA Lab and reviewed periodically (last data update: August 2026). Enrollment, accreditation, links, and any outcome figures come from U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard (June 2026 release). Always verify formats, deadlines, and costs on the school's official admissions pages. How this data works.

Programs at Sam Houston State University

Details below come from Sam Houston State University's own program pages, not from a ranking service or an aggregator. Each card links to the page it was read from and the date it was last checked, so you can confirm anything before you plan around it.

MBA

Online MBA
$294 per credit
  • Length 24 months
  • Credits 30
  • Delivery Online
What that price is$294/credit base resident tuition; all-in cost with mandatory online/distance fees runs closer to $530/credit
Estimated degree costAbout $8,820 at the resident rate for all 30 credits - tuition only, before fees the school bills separately. Confirm with the program.
On lengthAs few as three semesters; working students are discouraged from taking more than 6 hours per semester, closer to two years realistically

Reported outcomes

Median earnings, 1 year out $88,636 Median of 87 graduates working one year after completion +2% vs. the $87,219 median across MBA Lab's directory
Median earnings, 4 years out $99,143 Median of 89 graduates working four years after completion +12% against the 1-year figure - two separate cohorts measured at different times, not one group's career path
Median federal graduate debt $38,487 Median across 60 borrowers entering repayment About 0.43x the 1-year earnings median. Federal loans only - private loans, employer sponsorship, and savings aren't counted

Among the 23 schools in MBA Lab's Texas MBA programs directory that report a figure, Sam Houston State University ranks 10th by one-year earnings. Schools that report nothing are left out of that count rather than counted as zero.

What these numbers are. Figures cover graduates of master's-level programs in Business Administration, Management and Operations (CIP 52.02) who received federal financial aid. At some institutions that group includes business master's degrees other than the MBA, and it never includes graduates who took no federal aid - so these are a directional signal about a school's business master's programs, not an MBA salary report. Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard, June 2026 release. Check Sam Houston State University's Scorecard profile. Full methodology.

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Compare with other schools in Texas

School City AACSB Formats listed Earnings, 1 yr out
Sam Houston State University This page Huntsville Yes MBA, Online MBA $88,636
Rice University Houston Yes MBA, Online MBA, Executive MBA, Part-Time MBA $150,476
Southern Methodist University Dallas Yes MBA, Online MBA, Executive MBA, Part-Time MBA $135,130
Texas A&M University College Station Yes MBA, Executive MBA $121,647
University of Houston Houston Yes MBA, Executive MBA, Part-Time MBA $114,181
University of Texas at Austin Austin Yes MBA, Executive MBA, Part-Time MBA $159,326
University of Texas at Dallas Richardson Yes MBA, Online MBA, Executive MBA, Part-Time MBA $113,550
Abilene Christian University Abilene Yes MBA, Online MBA $81,656
Baylor University Waco Yes MBA, Online MBA, Executive MBA $109,356

"Not reported" means College Scorecard publishes no figure for that school - usually too few federally-aided graduates to release without identifying them. It is not a low number, and these schools are excluded from every average on this page rather than counted as zero. A dash under AACSB means the school isn't on AACSB's accredited list; it may hold ACBSP or IACBE accreditation instead, which this directory doesn't track.

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Frequently asked questions

What MBA formats does Sam Houston State University offer?

MBA Lab's directory lists an online MBA at Sam Houston State University, alongside the core MBA. Formats change - confirm the current lineup on the school's official site.

How much does the MBA at Sam Houston State University cost?

Sam Houston State University lists $294 per credit for the MBA. $294/credit base resident tuition; all-in cost with mandatory online/distance fees runs closer to $530/credit. Across all 30 credits that is roughly $8,820 in tuition, before separately billed fees. Checked against the school's own page on July 27, 2026; costs change, so confirm before you apply.

How long is the MBA at Sam Houston State University, and when does it meet?

The MBA takes about 24 months, requires 30 credits, and is delivered fully online. As few as three semesters; working students are discouraged from taking more than 6 hours per semester, closer to two years realistically.

What do graduates of Sam Houston State University's business master's programs earn?

College Scorecard reports median earnings of $88,636 one year after completion for graduates of master's-level Business Administration programs at Sam Houston State University who received federal financial aid. Four years out the reported median is $99,143. That group can include business master's degrees other than the MBA, and excludes graduates who took no federal aid, so treat it as a directional signal rather than an MBA salary figure.

How much debt do students take on at Sam Houston State University?

The reported median federal graduate debt is $38,487 for business master's graduates at Sam Houston State University. Against the reported one-year earnings median, that is about 0.43x a year of earnings. Federal loans are only part of the cost picture - it excludes private loans, employer sponsorship, and savings.

Is Sam Houston State University's business school AACSB-accredited?

Yes - Sam Houston State University appears on AACSB's list of accredited institutions. AACSB, founded in 1916, is the longest-established of the three business-school accreditors recognized in the United States (the others are ACBSP and IACBE). Accreditation covers the school, not any individual program, so treat it as a quality floor rather than a ranking.

Is Sam Houston State University a public or private institution?

Sam Houston State University is a public university, and MBA Lab lists its graduate business programs in Huntsville, Texas. It is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges.

How do I compare Sam Houston State University with other schools in Texas?

MBA Lab lists 25 schools in its Texas MBA programs directory. Use a consistent rubric across them: curriculum, recruiting outcomes, format fit, cost after aid, and location constraints.

Where should I verify program details?

Always confirm formats, deadlines, and costs on the school's official admissions pages. MBA Lab is a planning directory, not an admissions authority, and does not endorse specific schools.

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