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Sam Houston StateCompany guide
Updated weekly · Reviewed by the Dataford team

Sam Houston State interview process & guide 2026

Interview difficulty 3.9 / 10Based on 44 interview reports

Everything we know about interviewing at Sam Houston State: what each round tests and compensation by level.

Business AnalystMarketing Analytics SpecialistAccountantProject ManagerResearch AnalystSoftware Engineer

At a glance

3.9/ 10
Interview difficulty 3.9 / 10
Rated by candidates who reported interviewing here. Harder than 12% of companies we track.
7
Role guides
44
Interview reports
12
Topics tracked
$48k
Median total comp
01 · Difficulty and outcomes

How hard is the Sam Houston State interview?

Aggregated from 44 interview experiences
Difficulty mix
Easy50%
Medium43%
Hard7%
Most candidates rate the loop easy, but few walk in cold.
Offer rate
70%about 1 in 2

About 1 in 2 candidates with a known outcome convert.

31 offers across 44 reports with a stated outcome.
Experience sentiment
77%positive
Positive 77%Neutral 9%Negative 14%
02 · Topic breakdown

What Sam Houston State actually tests for

How prominent each skill is across reported loops
100%
Marketing Analytics
100%
Project Management
100%
Month-End Close Process
100%
Business Analyst Domain Knowledge
96%
Data Analysis
96%
Program Analytics
96%
General Ledger (GL) Accounting
89%
Problem Solving
80%
Programming (General)
50%
Statistical Analysis
50%
SQL
33%
Data Visualization
Tested less
Tested more
03 · Role guides

Find the guide for your role

This is your next step: open the guide for the role you are interviewing for. Each one carries the questions Sam Houston State interviewers actually ask that position, the loop structure, and pay by level.

Showing 7 of 7 role guides
Accountant
$38k-$122k
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Business Analyst
$56k-$82k
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Marketing Analytics Specialist
$27k-$27k
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Project Manager
$48k-$111k
Open guide
Research Analyst
$23k-$62k
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Software Engineer
$19k-$22k
Open guide
UX/UI Designer
$18k-$88k
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04 · Compensation

What Sam Houston State pays, by level

Estimated total compensation: base salary plus stock and annual cash bonus.

Median $48k
Level$0kTotal comp range$150kTotal
All levels
Base $5k-$118k
$5k-$122k
Ranges blend verified compensation data points. Base + stock + annual bonus shown. Estimates only.
05 · FAQ

Sam Houston State interview FAQ

Answered from real candidate and workplace data
How hard is the Sam Houston State interview?

Candidates most commonly rate Sam Houston State interviews as medium, based on 44 reported interviews. About 70% of candidates who interview go on to receive an offer.

How much does Sam Houston State pay?

Reported total comp across roles at Sam Houston State ranges from roughly $5k to $122k per year, varying by level, team, and location.

What topics does Sam Houston State test in interviews?

Sam Houston State interviews most often cover Data Analysis, Problem Solving, Programming (General), Statistical Analysis, and SQL. The exact emphasis depends on the specific role you apply for.

What roles can I prepare for at Sam Houston State?

Dataford has interview guides for 7 roles at Sam Houston State, including Accountant, Business Analyst, Marketing Analytics Specialist, and Project Manager, and more.

Is Sam Houston State a good place to work?

Employees rate Sam Houston State 3.8 out of 5 overall, based on aggregated workplace reviews spanning career growth, work-life balance, compensation, culture, and management.

Where is Sam Houston State headquartered?

Sam Houston State is headquartered in Huntsville, TX.

06 · Keep prepping

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