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University of Houston
Houston, TX · Public · General
University of Houston is a public institution in Houston, TX. With a 70% admission rate and 1,330 combined SAT (75th percentile). Enrolls 37,175 students, offers 60 programs with earnings data, and has a 64% completion rate. Earnings are weighted by the number of graduates reporting in each program to reflect the typical student outcome. Payback period estimates how many years of earnings it takes to recoup total degree cost using net price after financial aid.
Admission Rate
70%
SAT Combined (75th)
1,330
Enrollment
37,175
Completion Rate
64%
Cost of Attendance
$25,056
In-State Tuition
$9,711
Out-of-State Tuition
$22,191
Programs
60
1-Year vs 5-Year Earnings — 60 Programs
STEMEngineeringHealthBusinessLiberal ArtsOtherCost ($25K)
Showing 60 of 60 programs
| Compare | # | Program ⇕ | Credential ⇕ | 1yr Earnings ↓ | 5yr Earnings ⇕ | Cost ⇕ | ROI ⇕ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Electrical, Electronics and Communications EngineeringBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $86,136 | $107,025 | $25,056 | 3.4x | |
| 2 | Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $85,740 | $90,501 | $25,056 | 3.4x | |
| 3 | Chemical EngineeringBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $84,468 | $99,077 | $25,056 | 3.4x | |
| 4 | Computer EngineeringBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $80,438 | — | $25,056 | 3.2x | |
| 5 | Industrial EngineeringBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $76,147 | $100,544 | $25,056 | 3.0x | |
| 6 | Electrical Engineering Technologies/TechniciansBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $74,835 | $92,134 | $25,056 | 3.0x | |
| 7 | Civil EngineeringBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $74,822 | $91,240 | $25,056 | 3.0x | |
| 8 | Mechanical EngineeringBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $74,043 | $96,269 | $25,056 | 3.0x | |
| 9 | Construction Engineering TechnologiesBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $73,694 | $94,660 | $25,056 | 2.9x | |
| 10 | Computer and Information Sciences, GeneralBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $72,381 | $105,956 | $25,056 | 2.9x | |
| 11 | Management Information Systems and ServicesBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $65,574 | $84,336 | $25,056 | 2.6x | |
| 12 | Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/TechniciansBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $61,163 | $83,231 | $25,056 | 2.4x | |
| 13 | Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, OtherBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $56,904 | $58,563 | $25,056 | 2.3x | |
| 14 | Computer Engineering Technologies/TechniciansBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $56,527 | $71,648 | $25,056 | 2.3x | |
| 15 | Computer Systems AnalysisBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $55,565 | $87,354 | $25,056 | 2.2x | |
| 16 | MathematicsBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $54,710 | $64,880 | $25,056 | 2.2x | |
| 17 | Finance and Financial Management ServicesBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $54,041 | $80,588 | $25,056 | 2.2x | |
| 18 | MusicBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $52,799 | $58,649 | $25,056 | 2.1x | |
| 19 | Entrepreneurial and Small Business OperationsBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $52,752 | — | $25,056 | 2.1x | |
| 20 | Petroleum EngineeringBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $52,295 | $88,652 | $25,056 | 2.1x | |
| 21 | General Sales, Merchandising and Related Marketing OperationsBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $50,957 | $74,478 | $25,056 | 2.0x | |
| 22 | EconomicsBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $50,820 | $74,425 | $25,056 | 2.0x | |
| 23 | ChemistryBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $50,717 | $74,603 | $25,056 | 2.0x | |
| 24 | BiotechnologyBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $49,916 | $81,038 | $25,056 | 2.0x | |
| 25 | ArchitectureBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $49,388 | $67,721 | $25,056 | 2.0x |
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