Two ratings: the overall grade compares colleges the conventional way (outcomes, cost, resources, experience, reputation). The Outcome Rating asks what students earn: 60% wage-adjusted earnings 10 years after enrolling, 25% graduation, 15% retention. Methodology
Quick Stats
Earnings, Debt & Completion
What happens to students who enroll at University of Houston-Clear Lake, from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.
Typical debt at graduation equals about 30% of one year’s median earnings ten years after entry.
Earnings rank: 66th percentile among bachelor’s-degree-focused colleges after a partial adjustment for local wage levels (TX wage index 0.97). This drives the Outcome Rating.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved Oct 2026. Earnings are for federally aided students who enrolled, whether or not they graduated.
Earnings by Major at University of Houston-Clear Lake
Median pay of bachelor's degree graduates by field of study, and how each program ranks against every college reporting that major — by raw pay and adjusted for state wage levels. Same school, very different paychecks.
| Major | 1 yr after | 4 yrs after | vs. national | Rank (pay) | Rank (wage-adj.) | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $93,001 | $103,991 | +17% | #104 of 966 | #73 | — |
| Computer Engineering | $63,751 | $79,710 | -27% | #185 of 189 | #183 | $15,500 |
| Computer Science | $65,857 | $77,073 | -28% | #314 of 349 | #310 | $16,915 |
| Computer and Information Sciences | $52,884 | $75,617 | -18% | #343 of 459 | #334 | $27,541 |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | $41,368 | $75,258 | +37% | #8 of 265 | #3 | — |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | $43,416 | $74,949 | -10% | #260 of 452 | #264 | $19,250 |
| Management Information Systems and Services | $54,262 | $73,352 | -12% | #124 of 166 | #122 | — |
| Business/Commerce | $56,494 | $71,973 | +5% | #61 of 271 | #59 | $18,812 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $49,029 | $70,134 | -8% | #481 of 796 | #483 | $18,006 |
| Biology | $35,591 | $64,555 | +13% | #202 of 841 | #176 | $15,250 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $43,122 | $62,046 | -9% | #715 of 1176 | #713 | $15,875 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | $47,402 | $60,419 | +3% | #126 of 275 | #125 | $18,625 |
| Mathematics | $52,160 | $60,050 | -14% | #248 of 309 | #234 | $15,375 |
| History | $57,239 | $57,675 | +14% | #86 of 459 | #65 | $18,750 |
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | $56,645 | $57,065 | +2% | #80 of 207 | #71 | $18,758 |
| English Language and Literature | $50,876 | $57,052 | +17% | #97 of 576 | #56 | $14,125 |
| Marketing | $33,516 | $55,280 | -20% | #457 of 516 | #463 | $11,875 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $35,107 | $55,083 | +1% | #252 of 610 | #258 | $14,000 |
| Legal Support Services | $42,723 | $52,230 | -2% | #17 of 32 | #20 | $17,325 |
| Criminology | $35,673 | $52,087 | -6% | #83 of 113 | #77 | $16,750 |
| Behavioral Sciences | $32,986 | $51,151 | +5% | #5 of 20 | #4 | $21,936 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $28,566 | $49,841 | -12% | #450 of 660 | #454 | $17,984 |
| Social Work | — | $49,513 | -4% | #296 of 420 | #325 | — |
| Psychology | $36,103 | $48,885 | -4% | #611 of 1027 | #565 | $17,884 |
| Fine and Studio Arts | $25,274 | $38,330 | -7% | #295 of 423 | #288 | $20,041 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are for graduates who received federal aid and were working; small programs are not reported.
The University of Houston-Clear Lake Town Property Report
- Avg home value near campus: $242,659
- Avg rent near campus: $1,429/mo
- Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 77518 (6.3% cap, Bacliff)
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🏆 Where University of Houston-Clear Lake Ranks
Rankings based on Repit College Grade among schools offering each program.
Costs & Financial Aid
Tuition & Fees
| Category | In-State | Out-of-State |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $6,600 | $20,784 |
| Total Cost (On-Campus) | $24,376 | $37,960 |
Financial Aid
Net Price by Family Income
| Family Income | Average Net Price |
|---|---|
| $0 - $30,000 | $7,818 |
| $30,001 - $48,000 | $6,760 |
| $48,001 - $75,000 | $9,994 |
| $75,001 - $110,000 | $19,555 |
| $110,001+ | $22,367 |
Programs & Career Paths
Top Degree Programs
Programs ranked by number of degrees awarded annually.
Related Career Paths
Careers that graduates from University of Houston-Clear Lake's top programs commonly pursue.
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Data source: IPEDS 2023-24 | Last updated: October 2026 | Methodology