University of Houston
A good fit for families looking for lower cost and students who want a major research university experience. no major red flags in the data. solid earnings of $60,600 within 10 years.
About This School
University of Houston is a public institution located in Houston, Texas with approximately 37,175 undergraduate students enrolled. University of Houston has an open or accessible admissions process, with an acceptance rate of 70%. The average net price after financial aid is $13,853 per year. The graduation rate is 65%, and the typical graduate earns $60,600 within 10 years of enrollment.
The University of Houston is a public research university in Houston, Texas, United States. It was established in 1927 as Houston Junior College, a coeducational institution and one of multiple junior colleges formed in the first decades of the 20th century. In 1934, HJC was restructured as a four-year degree-granting institution and renamed University of Houston. In 1977, it became the founding member of the University of Houston System. Today, Houston is the fourth-largest university in Texas, awarding 11,773 degrees for the 2024-2025 academic year. As of 2024, it has a worldwide alumni base of 331,672.
Located in one of the country's most economically dynamic cities, this large public university offers a genuinely affordable path — median debt at graduation is just $14,000, and median earnings hit $60,600 a decade out, which is a solid return. The numbers tell a mixed story, though: a 65% graduation rate means a meaningful share of students don't finish, so it's worth asking honestly whether the support structure and your own plan are in place before enrolling. Strong fit for students who want access to Houston's energy, medical, and business industries at a price that won't bury them in debt.
Popular Programs
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Notable Alumni
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Will This School Pay Off?
Strong return. Graduates earn well above their debt load.
Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.
Student Body
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (37,175 undergraduates).
Contact & Location
Address
University of Houston
4302 University Drive, Room 212
Houston, TX 77204-2018
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Sources & Methodology
Primary data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Accessed via automated sync. Latest values may come from different reporting years depending on the metric.
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