University of Houston ★ Hidden gem
Houston, Texas · Public · 38,380 undergraduates
All 89 programs with reported earnings leave graduates out-earning a typical Texas high-school graduate (about $34,809/yr). Another 100 programs did not have enough data to judge.
What families actually pay
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $10,929 |
| $30k to $48k | $10,220 |
| $48k to $75k | $12,528 |
| $75k to $110k | $19,197 |
| $110k and up | $23,811 |
| All families (average) | $14,276 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's Degree | $52,892 | +$18,083 | clears the bar | $18,213 | 1 yr |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Bachelor's Degree | $73,125 | +$38,316 | clears the bar | $16,750 | 0.4 yrs |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | Bachelor's Degree | $78,009 | +$43,200 | clears the bar | $15,611 | 0.4 yrs |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | Bachelor's Degree | $53,483 | +$18,674 | clears the bar | $20,276 | 1.1 yrs |
| Biology, General | Bachelor's Degree | $57,716 | +$22,907 | clears the bar | $17,174 | 0.7 yrs |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | Bachelor's Degree | $98,790 | +$63,981 | clears the bar | $16,875 | 0.3 yrs |
| Management Information Systems and Services | Bachelor's Degree | $91,983 | +$57,174 | clears the bar | $15,375 | 0.3 yrs |
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | Bachelor's Degree | $58,705 | +$23,896 | clears the bar | $18,634 | 0.8 yrs |
| Marketing | Bachelor's Degree | $68,139 | +$33,330 | clears the bar | $15,250 | 0.5 yrs |
| Accounting and Related Services | Bachelor's Degree | $84,668 | +$49,859 | clears the bar | $14,000 | 0.3 yrs |
| Social Work | Master's Degree | $68,032 | +$33,223 | clears the bar | $39,264 | 1.2 yrs |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General | Bachelor's Degree | $54,471 | +$19,662 | clears the bar | $18,750 | 1 yr |
| Law | First Professional Degree | $135,984 | +$101,175 | clears the bar | $86,372 | 0.9 yrs |
| Hospitality Administration/Management | Bachelor's Degree | $53,344 | +$18,535 | clears the bar | $19,500 | 1.1 yrs |
| Mechanical Engineering | Bachelor's Degree | $93,275 | +$58,466 | clears the bar | $18,750 | 0.3 yrs |
Showing the 15 largest programs by graduates. See all 89 on the full profile.
Access and outcomes: 42% of students receive Pell grants · 65% 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.