University of Houston
Houston, TX · Public · 38,380 undergraduates
Median earnings after attending
$68K
In-state tuition
$10K
Out-of-state tuition
$22K
Graduation rate
66%
Acceptance rate
74%
Median debt
$13K
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At a glance
| Average net price (published cost of attendance) | $23K |
|---|---|
| SAT average | 1250 |
| ACT composite (median) | 26.0 |
| First-year retention | 87% |
| Median earnings (all enrolled, incl. non-earners) | $58K |
| SAT math (median) | 620 |
| Undergraduate composition | 16% White · 12% Black · 38% Hispanic · 23% Asian |
| Official website | https://www.uh.edu/ |
Figures come from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard and describe students who received federal aid. Statistics describe populations, not individuals — use them as one input among many.
Fields of study with published earnings
| Major | median earnings | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| Chemical Engineering. | $77K | $24K |
| Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering. | $76K | $20K |
| Computer Engineering. | $74K | $23K |
| Petroleum Engineering. | $73K | — |
| Industrial Engineering. | $73K | $16K |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | $69K | $16K |
| Mechanical Engineering. | $68K | $20K |
| Construction Engineering Technology/Technician. | $67K | $18K |
| Civil Engineering. | $65K | $18K |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General. | $63K | $18K |
| Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians. | $61K | $21K |
| Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations. | $59K | — |
Compare with similar colleges in — TX
| College | In-state tuition | Graduation rate | Median debt | median earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Texas A&M University-College Station | $13K | 85% | $15K | $78K |
| Lone Star College System | $3K | 19% | $6K | $44K |
| Dallas College | $3K | 24% | $6K | $45K |
| The University of Texas at Austin | $12K | 89% | $17K | $82K |
| Tarrant County College District | $2K | — | $5K | $46K |
| Houston City College | $2K | 17% | $9K | $42K |
| Texas State University | $11K | 55% | $13K | $61K |
| University of North Texas | $11K | 63% | $12K | $59K |
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