Public Institution
University of Houston
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
53
Analyzed in dataset
Earnings
$49,245
Average graduate, 1 yr after
Outlook
60/100
Avg DegreeOutlook Score
Tuition
$9,711
In-state sticker price
Out-of-state: $22,191/yr
Financial Aid
The sticker price is rarely what families actually pay. University of Houston's grant and scholarship aid lowers the net price for most income brackets. 41% of students receive Pell Grants; 32% take federal loans.
Net Price by Family Income
Academic Year 2025| Income Bracket | Avg Net Price | 4-Year Net Cost |
|---|---|---|
| $0 – $30K | $10,327 | $41,308 |
| $30K – $48K | $10,690 | $42,760 |
| $48K – $75K | $12,613 | $50,452 |
| $75K – $110K | $19,459 | $77,836 |
| $110K+ | $22,969 | $91,876 |
| Sticker price (no aid) | $9,711 | $38,844 |
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
53 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Nursing
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing Compare across schools → |
89
|
$85,740/yr | High | 22.3x |
|
Information Sciences
Computer and Information Sciences, General Compare across schools → |
88
|
$72,381/yr | Very High | 26.3x |
|
Finance
Finance and Financial Management Services Compare across schools → |
81
|
$54,041/yr | Very High | 19.7x |
|
Electrical Engineering
Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering Compare across schools → |
77
|
$86,136/yr | Very High | 26.6x |
| Chemical Engineering Compare across schools → |
76
|
$84,468/yr | High | 24.5x |
|
Accounting
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 |
|
Sales & Marketing
General Sales, Merchandising and Related Marketing Operations Compare across schools → |
75
|
$50,957/yr | High | 18.2x |
|
Business Administration
Business Administration, Management and Operations 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
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 Technology
Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians Compare across schools → |
69
|
$61,163/yr | Moderate | 20.4x |
|
Computer Engineering Technology
Computer Engineering Technologies/Technicians Compare across schools → |
69
|
$56,527/yr | Very High | 17.4x |
|
Electrical Engineering Technology
Electrical Engineering Technologies/Technicians 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
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 Engineering
Biomedical/Medical Engineering Compare across schools → |
62
|
$48,329/yr | High | 19.6x |
|
Design
Design and Applied Arts Compare across schools → |
61
|
$47,461/yr | High | 15.5x |
|
Consumer Sciences & Business
Family and Consumer Sciences/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
Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication Compare across schools → |
58
|
$42,472/yr | High | 13.9x |
|
Corporate Communications
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
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
Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services Compare across schools → |
51
|
$37,964/yr | High | 11.4x |
|
Hospitality Management
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 |
|
Software Development
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 & Physical Education
Health and Physical Education/Fitness Compare across schools → |
46
|
$30,035/yr | Moderate | 13.8x |
|
Nutrition & Food Science
Foods, Nutrition, and Related Services Compare across schools → |
46
|
$27,648/yr | High | 13.2x |
|
Psychology
Psychology, General Compare across schools → |
44
|
$32,653/yr | High | 12.4x |
|
Biochemistry
Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology Compare across schools → |
43
|
$34,648/yr | High | 14.5x |
| Sociology Compare across schools → |
43
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$30,723/yr | High | 13.5x |
|
Biology
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 & Humanities
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities Compare across schools → |
37
|
$35,565/yr | Low | 12.4x |
|
English
English Language and Literature, General Compare across schools → |
37
|
$31,513/yr | Very High | 12.1x |
|
Health Sciences
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General Compare across schools → |
36
|
$32,447/yr | High | 13.1x |
|
Communication Disorders
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 Arts
Fine and Studio Arts Compare across schools → |
34
|
$26,482/yr | Moderate | 10.4x |
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