Computer and Information Sciences at University of Houston
Houston, TX · Bachelor's Degree · about 350 graduates a year
University of Houston graduates in computer and information sciences earn 7% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 17% of one year’s pay at that point.
How University of Houston 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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| 121 | Capella University Minneapolis, MN | $99,561 | $95,102 | #176 | $74,674 |
| 122 | University of Kentucky Lexington, KY | $99,535 | $112,704 | #61 | $71,293 |
| 123 | Loyola University Chicago Chicago, IL | $99,112 | $97,377 | #147 | $68,950 |
| 124 | University of Houston Houston, TX | $98,790 | $100,440 | #125 | $72,381 |
| 125 | Trinity University San Antonio, TX | $98,708 | $100,357 | #127 | $77,311 |
| 126 | Indiana University-Bloomington Bloomington, IN | $98,539 | $105,714 | #92 | $62,350 |
| 127 | University of Central Florida Orlando, FL | $98,526 | $104,868 | #104 | $68,793 |
Other Computer and Information Sciences Credentials at University of Houston
| Credential | 1 yr after | 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $89,935 | — | — |
Other Majors at University of Houston by Graduate Pay
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do University of Houston computer and information sciences graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $72,381 one year after graduating and $98,790 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does University of Houston rank for computer and information sciences?
Among 459 colleges reporting earnings for computer and information sciences graduates, University of Houston ranks #124 by median pay four years after graduation, and #125 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is computer and information sciences at University of Houston worth it?
Its graduates earn 7% more than the national median for computer and information sciences ($92,374), and the median federal debt at graduation is $16,875.
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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.