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University of Houston-Clear Lake

Houston, TX uhcl.edu 6,082 students

University of Houston-Clear Lake's main campus sits near the NASA Johnson Space Center in Pasadena, Texas. The university caters to a diverse student body, including many transfer and graduate students. UHCL is known for its science and engineering programs, enhanced by its proximity to the space center. The campus also features the Armand Bayou Nature Center, offering students unique opportunities for environmental study and recreation.

Programs
23
Analyzed in dataset
Earnings
$46,800
Average graduate, 1 yr after
Tuition
$7,746
In-state sticker price
Out-of-state: $21,330/yr

Financial Aid

The sticker price is rarely what families actually pay. University of Houston-Clear Lake's grant and scholarship aid lowers the net price for most income brackets. 44% of students receive Pell Grants; 29% take federal loans.

Net Price by Family Income

Academic Year 2025
Income Bracket Avg Net Price 4-Year Net Cost
$0 – $30K $7,818 $31,272
$30K – $48K $6,760 $27,040
$48K – $75K $9,994 $39,976
$75K – $110K $19,555 $78,220
$110K+ $22,367 $89,468
Sticker price (no aid) $7,746 $30,984
Net price = tuition + fees + room & board minus grants and scholarships, by reported family-income bracket. Source: IPEDS Student Financial Aid survey via College Scorecard.

Programs at University of Houston-Clear Lake

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

Degree Program DW Score 1-yr Earnings AI Risk ROI
Computer Engineering Compare across schools →
81
$63,751/yr Very High 28.1x
Business Compare across schools →
81
$56,494/yr High 26.6x
Nursing Compare across schools →
79
$93,001/yr High 29.0x
Accounting Compare across schools →
77
$49,029/yr Very High 21.4x
Information Sciences Compare across schools →
74
$52,884/yr Very High 17.4x
Computer Science Compare across schools →
73
$65,857/yr Very High 20.3x
Health and Medical Administrative Services Compare across schools →
73
$47,402/yr High 19.6x
Finance Compare across schools →
72
$43,416/yr Very High 19.8x
Business Administration Compare across schools →
70
$43,122/yr High 19.4x
Management Information Systems Compare across schools →
68
$54,262/yr Very High 24.8x
Mathematics Compare across schools →
65
$52,160/yr Very High 18.4x
History Compare across schools →
64
$57,239/yr High 15.7x
English Compare across schools →
56
$50,876/yr Very High 17.4x
Natural Resources & Conservation Research Compare across schools →
55
$41,368/yr High 20.8x
Legal Support Services Compare across schools →
54
$42,723/yr Very High 17.8x
Marketing Compare across schools →
53
$33,516/yr Very High 17.1x
Criminology Compare across schools →
51
$35,673/yr High 16.6x
Health & Physical Education Compare across schools →
51
$35,107/yr Moderate 16.3x
Psychology Compare across schools →
49
$36,103/yr High 15.7x
Biology Compare across schools →
49
$35,591/yr High 16.8x
Communication and Media Studies Compare across schools →
42
$28,566/yr High 17.1x
Fine Arts Compare across schools →
39
$25,274/yr Moderate 15.0x
Behavioral Sciences Compare across schools →
32
$32,986/yr High 9.6x