Computer and Information Sciences at University of Houston-Clear Lake
Houston, TX · Bachelor's Degree · about 38 graduates a year
University of Houston-Clear Lake graduates in computer and information sciences earn 18% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 36% of one year’s pay at that point.
How University of Houston-Clear Lake Compares for Computer and Information Sciences
All 459 colleges reporting computer and information sciences earnings at this degree level, ranked by median pay four years after graduation. “Wage-adjusted” divides pay by the square root of the state’s wage index so colleges in low-wage states aren’t penalized for local pay.
| # | College | 4 yrs after | Wage-adjusted | Adj. rank | 1 yr after |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | University of Pennsylvania Philadelphia, PA | $241,380 | $245,486 | #1 | $146,204 |
| 2 | University of California-Los Angeles Los Angeles, CA | $216,722 | $197,203 | #2 | $136,099 |
| 3 | Johns Hopkins University Baltimore, MD | $196,467 | $172,423 | #6 | $109,514 |
| 4 | Yale University New Haven, CT | $188,157 | $169,401 | #7 | $133,293 |
| 5 | Carnegie Mellon University Pittsburgh, PA | $187,437 | $190,625 | #3 | — |
| 6 | Rice University Houston, TX | $182,443 | $185,491 | #4 | $131,154 |
| 7 | Wellesley College Wellesley, MA | $177,213 | $156,055 | #9 | $100,644 |
| 8 | University of Michigan-Ann Arbor Ann Arbor, MI | $172,904 | $182,307 | #5 | $113,634 |
| 9 | Northeastern University Oakland Oakland, CA | $163,708 | $148,964 | #13 | $115,587 |
| 10 | Northeastern University Boston, MA | $163,708 | $144,162 | #15 | $115,587 |
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| 340 | University of Phoenix-Arizona Phoenix, AZ | $75,805 | $77,891 | #325 | $59,291 |
| 341 | Towson University Towson, MD | $75,785 | $66,510 | #410 | $53,171 |
| 342 | Prairie View A & M University Prairie View, TX | $75,631 | $76,895 | #333 | $77,763 |
| 343 | University of Houston-Clear Lake Houston, TX | $75,617 | $76,880 | #334 | $52,884 |
| 344 | Southern Oregon University Ashland, OR | $75,596 | $76,041 | #341 | $51,167 |
| 345 | Indiana University-Kokomo Kokomo, IN | $75,513 | $81,012 | #301 | $43,500 |
| 346 | King University Bristol, TN | $75,435 | $82,405 | #284 | $49,926 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do University of Houston-Clear Lake computer and information sciences graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $52,884 one year after graduating and $75,617 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does University of Houston-Clear Lake rank for computer and information sciences?
Among 459 colleges reporting earnings for computer and information sciences graduates, University of Houston-Clear Lake ranks #343 by median pay four years after graduation, and #334 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is computer and information sciences at University of Houston-Clear Lake worth it?
Its graduates earn 18% less than the national median for computer and information sciences ($92,374), and the median federal debt at graduation is $27,541.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are medians for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled; programs with few graduates are not reported. Wage adjustment uses Census ACS state median household income.