Mechanical Engineering Technology at University of Houston
Houston, TX · Public · Bachelor's Degree · Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition
70
Optimistic
69
Base Case
69
Pessimistic
Earnings
$61,163/yr (-2% vs median)
AI Risk
Moderate (28% exposed)
Job Market
Large (87,000 openings/yr)
ROI
18.0x earnings multiple (7.9x out-of-state)
How AI Changes the Outlook
Three scenarios based on how aggressively AI disrupts the career paths available to Mechanical Engineering Technology graduates.
| Optimistic No Disruption |
Base Case Gradual AI |
Pessimistic Aggressive AI |
|
|---|---|---|---|
| 10-Year Earnings | $711K | $698K | $645K |
| Earnings Multiple (In-State) | 18.3x | 18.0x | 16.6x |
| Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State) | 8.0x | 7.9x | 7.3x |
| Probability of Field Employment | 55% | 52% | 45% |
| DegreeOutlook Score | 70 | 69 | 69 |
10-Year Earnings Projection
*Year 1 uses actual reported earnings. Scenarios diverge as AI impact compounds over time.
4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)
$38,844
Out-of-state: $88,764 (7.9x ROI)
Median Debt at Graduation
$27,000
5.3 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$83,231
36% growth from Year 1
About University of Houston
University of Houston accepts 70% of applicants, balancing access with selectivity, serving a student body of 37,175 in Houston, TX. With 41% of students on Pell Grants, the campus draws from a broad economic spectrum.
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Aerospace engineering and operations technologists and technicians
$79,830/yr
Engineering technologists and technicians, except drafters, all other
$77,390/yr
Electro-mechanical and mechatronics technologists and technicians
$70,760/yr
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Frequently Asked Questions
How does University of Houston's Mechanical Engineering Technology program score?
This program scores 69/100, reflecting respectable but not exceptional financial outcomes for Mechanical Engineering Technology graduates.
Why does University of Houston rank so high for Mechanical Engineering Technology?
The #15 ranking out of 59 programs is driven by strong financial outcomes — graduates earn well, debt is manageable relative to income, and the job market supports the field.
Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research.
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