Student Outcomes
- Graduation Rate (4-year)
- 52.3%
- Graduation Rate (6-year)
- 50.9%
- Retention Rate
- 75.3%
- Median Earnings (10 years after entry)
- $59,004
- Median Debt at Graduation
- $17,831
- Student-to-Faculty Ratio
- 19:1
- Loan Repayment Rate
- 55.7%
- Estimated Monthly Loan Payment
- $189/mo
Earnings by Major
Top programs ranked by median earnings
| Program | Level | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engineering-Related Fields. | Master | $103,078 | |
| Educational Administration and Supervision. | Doctoral | $78,343 | |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Master | $78,343 | $25,790 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services. | Master | $64,493 | $31,778 |
| Computer Engineering. | Bachelor | $61,814 | $15,500 |
| Accounting and Related Services. | Master | $60,128 | $27,020 |
| Educational Administration and Supervision. | Master | $59,666 | $24,023 |
| Intercultural/Multicultural and Diversity Studies. | Master | $58,221 | |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research. | Master | $57,318 | |
| Communications Technology/Technician. | Master | $56,415 | |
| Library Science and Administration. | Master | $54,739 | $20,018 |
| Student Counseling and Personnel Services. | Master | $52,607 | |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research. | Bachelor | $52,107 | |
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology. | Master | $51,356 | $41,000 |
| Criminology. | Master | $51,106 |
Outcomes Overview
UHCL graduates enter the workforce with a median debt of $17,831 and earn $59,004 ten years after graduation. Monthly loan payments of $189 represent just 3.8% of typical graduate income, well below the recommended 10% threshold. The 92.5% employment rate reflects strong job placement in Houston's energy, healthcare, and aerospace sectors. Many graduates leverage the university's proximity to NASA Johnson Space Center for careers in engineering and technology fields. The debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.30 compares favorably to the national average of 0.40 for public universities. With relatively low debt burdens and solid earning potential in Houston's diverse economy, UHCL offers a strong return on investment for career-focused students.