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The University of Houston's main campus occupies 894 acres in southeast Houston, supplemented by instructional sites in nearby Sugar Land and Katy. As a large research university, UH emphasizes research across many fields, including superconductivity, energy, and biomedical sciences. Students can choose from a wide array of organizations and participate in a spirited athletic culture, particularly known for its successful golf program. The campus's location provides access to the resources and opportunities of a major metropolitan area.

Programs Analyzed

Avg Grad Earnings

$49,245/yr

Avg DegreeOutlook Score

60/100

Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$9,711/yr

Out-of-state: $22,191/yr

Financial Aid & Net Price

What students actually pay after grants and scholarships, by family income. 41% of students receive Pell Grants and 32% take federal loans.

Family Income	Avg Net Price/yr	4-Year Net Cost	Net-Price ROI
$0 – $30K	$10,327	$41,308	11.9x
$30K – $48K	$10,690	$42,760	11.5x
$48K – $75K	$12,613	$50,452	9.8x
$75K – $110K	$19,459	$77,836	6.3x
$110K+	$22,969	$91,876	5.4x
Sticker price (no aid)	$9,711	$38,844	12.7x

Net price = tuition + fees + room & board minus grants and scholarships. ROI = average 10-year graduate earnings ÷ 4-year net cost. Source: IPEDS Student Financial Aid survey via College Scorecard.

All Programs at University of Houston

53 degree programs ranked by DegreeOutlook Score. Click any program for full AI scenario analysis and 10-year earnings projections.

Program	DW Score	Earnings	AI Risk	ROI
Registered Nursing & Nursing Administration Compare across schools	89	$85,740/yr	High	22.3x
Computer and Information Sciences, General Compare across schools	88	$72,381/yr	Very High	26.3x
Finance and Financial Management Services Compare across schools	81	$54,041/yr	Very High	19.7x
Electrical Compare across schools	77	$86,136/yr	Very High	26.6x
Chemical Engineering Compare across schools	76	$84,468/yr	High	24.5x
Accounting and Related Services Compare across schools	76	$48,942/yr	Very High	17.5x
Industrial Engineering Compare across schools	75	$76,147/yr	High	24.9x
Civil Engineering Compare across schools	75	$74,822/yr	High	22.5x
Mechanical Engineering Compare across schools	75	$74,043/yr	Very High	23.8x
General Sales Compare across schools	75	$50,957/yr	High	18.2x
Business Administration Compare across schools	75	$49,192/yr	High	18.2x
Economics Compare across schools	74	$50,820/yr	Very High	18.2x
Computer Engineering Compare across schools	72	$80,438/yr	Very High	19.7x
Computer Systems Analysis Compare across schools	71	$55,565/yr	Very High	21.5x
Construction Engineering Technologies Compare across schools	70	$73,694/yr	Very High	23.4x
Management Information Systems and Services Compare across schools	70	$65,574/yr	Very High	20.7x
Chemistry Compare across schools	70	$50,717/yr	High	18.2x
Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies Compare across schools	69	$61,163/yr	Moderate	20.4x
Computer Engineering Technologies/Technicians Compare across schools	69	$56,527/yr	Very High	17.4x
Electrical Engineering Technologies Compare across schools	68	$74,835/yr	High	22.7x
Mathematics Compare across schools	66	$54,710/yr	Very High	15.7x
Petroleum Engineering Compare across schools	66	$52,295/yr	High	21.8x
Marketing Compare across schools	65	$46,927/yr	Very High	15.8x
Human Resources Management and Services Compare across schools	64	$46,700/yr	High	15.3x
Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations Compare across schools	62	$52,752/yr	High	12.6x
Biomedical/Medical Engineering Compare across schools	62	$48,329/yr	High	19.6x
Design and Applied Arts Compare across schools	61	$47,461/yr	High	15.5x
Human Sciences Business Services Compare across schools	61	$40,949/yr	Very High	13.9x
Biotechnology Compare across schools	60	$49,916/yr	High	19.9x
Architecture Compare across schools	60	$49,388/yr	High	16.4x
Public Relations & Advertising Compare across schools	58	$42,472/yr	High	13.9x
Business/Corporate Communications Compare across schools	57	$45,997/yr	Very High	15.5x
Music Compare across schools	55	$52,799/yr	High	14.1x
Political Science and Government Compare across schools	55	$36,413/yr	Very High	14.9x
History Compare across schools	54	$39,240/yr	High	13.1x
Human Development & Family Studies Compare across schools	51	$37,964/yr	High	11.4x
Hospitality Administration/Management Compare across schools	50	$32,639/yr	High	12.4x
Communication and Media Studies Compare across schools	49	$37,958/yr	High	14.5x
Computer Software and Media Applications Compare across schools	49	$33,997/yr	Very High	13.3x
Anthropology Compare across schools	48	$34,669/yr	High	13.2x
Health and Physical Education/Fitness Compare across schools	46	$30,035/yr	Moderate	13.8x
Foods, Nutrition, and Related Services Compare across schools	46	$27,648/yr	High	13.2x
Psychology, General Compare across schools	44	$32,653/yr	High	12.4x
Biochemistry & Biophysics and Molecular Biology Compare across schools	43	$34,648/yr	High	14.5x
Sociology Compare across schools	43	$30,723/yr	High	13.5x
Biology, General Compare across schools	43	$27,660/yr	High	15.1x
Journalism Compare across schools	39	$36,226/yr	Very High	11.7x
Liberal Arts and Sciences Compare across schools	37	$35,565/yr	Low	12.4x
English Language and Literature, General Compare across schools	37	$31,513/yr	Very High	12.1x
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences Compare across schools	36	$32,447/yr	High	13.1x
Communication Disorders Sciences and Services Compare across schools	36	$30,395/yr	High	13.6x
Radio, Television, and Digital Communication Compare across schools	35	$24,250/yr	High	11.0x
Fine and Studio Arts Compare across schools	34	$26,482/yr	Moderate	10.4x

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