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University of Houston-Downtown graduates earn $69,338 annually, nearly triple the $25,314 they pay in net costs each year. This strong return on investment stands out among Texas computer engineering technology programs, where costs range from $13,853 to $25,314. The state's massive healthcare infrastructure, anchored by Houston's Texas Medical Center, creates strong demand for technical professionals who can maintain and troubleshoot medical equipment systems.
6
Programs
$13,853 – $25,314
Net Price Range
$44,418
Avg. Program Earnings
46.3%
Avg. Graduation Rate

6 Computer Engineering Technologies/Technicians Programs

Program rankings
# School Net Price In-State Tuition Graduation Rate Acceptance Rate
1 $13,853 $9,711 64.9% 66.2%
2 $14,041 $11,299 43.2% 76.1%
3 $14,623 $7,708 33.8% 88.4%
4 $16,025 $9,228 55.1% 84.6%
5 $19,734 $9,173 19.9% 96.8%
6 $25,314 $35,500 61.1% 48.8%

Frequently Asked Questions

What explains the huge earnings gap between Texas computer engineering technology programs?

University of Houston-Downtown graduates earn $69,338 compared to just $29,685 at Texas Southern University. The 19.9% graduation rate at Texas Southern suggests completion challenges, while UH-Downtown's 33.8% rate indicates better student outcomes despite higher admission rates.

How do public and private costs compare for this field in Texas?

Public schools charge net costs from $13,853 to $19,734, while LeTourneau University costs $25,314. In-state tuition runs $7,708 to $11,299 at public institutions, making them significantly more affordable than the $35,500 sticker price at LeTourneau.

Does acceptance rate correlate with program quality in Texas?

Not necessarily. Texas Southern accepts 96.8% of applicants but has the lowest earnings at $29,685, while LeTourneau accepts just 48.83% and lacks earnings data. University of Houston balances selectivity at 66.24% acceptance with solid $46,087 graduate earnings.

Net price reflects the average cost after grants and scholarships for first-time, full-time students. See our methodology for details.