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Graduation Rate: 34%
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-Downtown, from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.
Typical debt at graduation equals about 35% of one year’s median earnings ten years after entry.
Earnings rank: 47th 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-Downtown
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Engineering Technologies/Technicians | $68,144 | $112,244 | +34% | #3 of 27 | #3 | — |
| Insurance | — | $98,510 | +11% | #5 of 21 | #6 | — |
| Computer and Information Sciences | $56,475 | $72,528 | -21% | #368 of 459 | #360 | $15,830 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $53,764 | $69,712 | +2% | #385 of 1176 | #368 | $21,875 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $54,128 | $67,499 | -11% | #535 of 796 | #560 | $19,750 |
| Management Information Systems and Services | $51,314 | $66,881 | -20% | #143 of 166 | #140 | $18,750 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | $47,108 | $66,591 | -20% | #383 of 452 | #384 | $19,545 |
| International Business | $41,911 | $66,556 | -9% | #83 of 115 | #82 | $14,000 |
| Mathematics | $49,496 | $62,576 | -10% | #234 of 309 | #211 | $16,055 |
| Marketing | $42,914 | $61,866 | -11% | #364 of 516 | #361 | $17,000 |
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | $49,734 | $59,924 | +8% | #55 of 207 | #50 | $18,750 |
| Political Science and Government | $38,095 | $59,261 | -6% | #335 of 565 | #295 | $20,646 |
| Business/Commerce | $47,469 | $59,188 | -13% | #212 of 271 | #209 | $20,099 |
| Quality Control and Safety Technologies/Technicians | $51,840 | $58,535 | -32% | #19 of 19 | #19 | $34,208 |
| Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences | $50,894 | $57,892 | -4% | #90 of 138 | #79 | $18,529 |
| Biological and Physical Sciences | $35,952 | $56,995 | -3% | #25 of 33 | #24 | $21,765 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $34,123 | $56,903 | +1% | #246 of 660 | #222 | $23,455 |
| Biology | $31,025 | $56,787 | -1% | #458 of 841 | #437 | $21,527 |
| Social Work | $37,365 | $54,784 | +6% | #139 of 420 | #127 | $21,948 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $42,122 | $53,589 | -3% | #375 of 660 | #384 | $19,815 |
| History | $37,246 | $53,555 | +6% | #166 of 459 | #125 | $20,000 |
| Public Health | $35,119 | $52,438 | -11% | #150 of 215 | #145 | $18,950 |
| Psychology | $35,808 | $48,234 | -5% | #637 of 1027 | #605 | $18,750 |
| Sociology | $31,555 | $46,106 | -12% | #371 of 462 | #367 | $21,656 |
| Social Sciences | $45,687 | — | — | — | — | $21,452 |
| English Language and Literature | $33,146 | $45,223 | -7% | #405 of 576 | #386 | $23,000 |
| Chemistry | $38,954 | — | — | — | — | — |
| Visual and Performing Arts | $19,527 | $37,668 | -10% | #53 of 68 | #49 | — |
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | $34,003 | — | — | — | — | — |
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-Downtown Town Property Report
- Avg home value near campus: $246,154
- Avg rent near campus: $1,779/mo
- Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 77020 (8.8% cap, Houston)
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🏆 Where University of Houston-Downtown Ranks
Rankings based on Repit College Grade among schools offering each program.
Costs & Financial Aid
Tuition & Fees
| Category | In-State | Out-of-State |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $6,080 | $16,016 |
Financial Aid
Net Price by Family Income
| Family Income | Average Net Price |
|---|---|
| $0 - $30,000 | $13,486 |
| $30,001 - $48,000 | $13,911 |
| $48,001 - $75,000 | $16,332 |
| $75,001 - $110,000 | $19,673 |
| $110,001+ | $22,498 |
Programs & Career Paths
Top Degree Programs
Programs ranked by number of degrees awarded annually.
Related Career Paths
Careers that graduates from University of Houston-Downtown's top programs commonly pursue.
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Data source: IPEDS 2023-24 | Last updated: October 2026 | Methodology