University of Houston-Downtown
Houston, Texas · Public · 12,555 undergraduates
Of 34 programs with reported earnings, 33 leave graduates out-earning a typical Texas high-school graduate (about $34,809/yr) and 1 fall short. Another 25 programs did not have enough data to judge.
What families actually pay
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $9,439 |
| $30k to $48k | $10,048 |
| $48k to $75k | $11,247 |
| $75k to $110k | $15,488 |
| $110k and up | $19,380 |
| All families (average) | $10,542 |
Net price is the yearly cost after grants and scholarships, by family income (College Scorecard). Credit: TuitionTracker.
Program earnings vs a high-school graduate
| Program | Credential | Median earnings | vs HS grad | Verdict | Median debt | Payback |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | Bachelor's Degree | $59,924 | +$25,115 | clears the bar | $18,750 | 0.7 yrs |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Master's Degree | $95,084 | +$60,275 | clears the bar | $41,000 | 0.7 yrs |
| Accounting and Related Services | Bachelor's Degree | $67,499 | +$32,690 | clears the bar | $19,750 | 0.6 yrs |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Bachelor's Degree | $69,712 | +$34,903 | clears the bar | $21,875 | 0.6 yrs |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | Bachelor's Degree | $53,589 | +$18,780 | clears the bar | $19,815 | 1.1 yrs |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's Degree | $48,234 | +$13,425 | clears the bar | $18,750 | 1.4 yrs |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | Bachelor's Degree | $66,591 | +$31,782 | clears the bar | $19,545 | 0.6 yrs |
| Business/Commerce, General | Bachelor's Degree | $59,188 | +$24,379 | clears the bar | $20,099 | 0.8 yrs |
| Management Information Systems and Services | Bachelor's Degree | $66,881 | +$32,072 | clears the bar | $18,750 | 0.6 yrs |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | Bachelor's Degree | $72,528 | +$37,719 | clears the bar | $15,830 | 0.4 yrs |
| Communication and Media Studies | Bachelor's Degree | $56,903 | +$22,094 | clears the bar | $23,455 | 1.1 yrs |
| Marketing | Bachelor's Degree | $61,866 | +$27,057 | clears the bar | $17,000 | 0.6 yrs |
| Public Health | Bachelor's Degree | $52,438 | +$17,629 | clears the bar | $18,950 | 1.1 yrs |
| Social Work | Bachelor's Degree | $54,784 | +$19,975 | clears the bar | $21,948 | 1.1 yrs |
| Biology, General | Bachelor's Degree | $56,787 | +$21,978 | clears the bar | $21,527 | 1 yr |
Showing the 15 largest programs by graduates. See all 34 on the full profile.
Access and outcomes: 55% of students receive Pell grants · 33% complete their program.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (release 2026-06-10). Earnings are median earnings of graduates measured up to four years after completing, compared to the state high-school-graduate earnings threshold. Figures describe past graduates and are never a promise. Method: methodology. Something look wrong? Report it.