Texas Southern University: programs, outcomes and local jobs

Texas Southern University at a glance

• 6,844

  students enrolled

• 1,410

  degrees and certificates a year

• 22%

  of students complete

  College Scorecard

• $16,590

  average net price a year

  Tuition $6,941 in state, $18,701 out of state

• $32,986

  median earnings, 6 years after entry

• $38,924

  median earnings, 10 years after entry

  86% working

Executive education programs and Career retraining programs listed on its site.

What students study

AI and data programs

Texas Southern University reported no degrees or certificates in artificial intelligence, data science, data analytics or robotics for 2024. A new program with no graduates yet would not appear here.

The job market around Texas Southern University

Professional jobs listed in the cities of Harris County, where the college is.

• 4,622

  open professional jobs

• 407

  entry level

  34 say no experience is needed

• 6%

  ask for AI skills

  272 jobs

• 4.6%

  unemployment in Harris County

  2026-09 · down 0.3 points from a year earlier

• $73,104

  median household income

  Harris County

• 39%

  of workers are in professional jobs

  estimated 3.0% unemployment among them

Jobs that fit what students study here: most degrees are in business & management, health professions, legal studies, which lead to finance (464 open), sales (570 open), operations (693 open), marketing (116 open), human resources (195 open), strategy (47 open).

Hiring most: Hewlett Packard Enterprise (112), Axiom Space (85), HP (84), ExxonMobil Holdings (57), Intuitive Machines (52), Trinzic (52), Fervo Energy (50), SLB (49).

What they hire for: Engineering (1,056), Operations (693), Sales (570), Finance (464), Legal (217), Data & Analytics (202). Engineering jobs

Job search help near campus

Workforce board: Gulf Coast Workforce Development Board.

• Workforce Solutions Gulf Coast - Acres HomesHouston · 832-856-2885 · Monday - Friday 8:00am - 5:00pm
• Workforce Solutions Gulf Coast - BaytownBaytown · 281-837-0079 · M-F 8am-5pm
• Workforce Solutions Gulf Coast - East EndHouston · 713-228-8848 · Monday - Friday 8:00am - 5:00pm
• Workforce Solutions Gulf Coast - HumbleHumble · 281-446-4837 · Monday - Friday, 8am-5pm
• Workforce Solutions Gulf Coast - NortheastHouston · Monday - Friday 8:00am - 5:00pm
• Workforce Solutions Gulf Coast - NorthlineHouston · Monday-Friday 8am-5pm

American Job Centers are free, public career offices.

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Common questions

How big is Texas Southern University?

Texas Southern University enrolls about 6,844 students and is a public 4-year institution in Houston, Texas. It awards about 1,410 degrees and certificates a year.

What is the graduation rate at Texas Southern University?

22% of students complete, from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (IPEDS 2023 / Scorecard 2026-06).

What do Texas Southern University graduates earn?

Median earnings of students who received federal aid are $32,986 six years after entry and $38,924 ten years after entry, from the College Scorecard.

Does Texas Southern University offer AI or data science degrees?

Texas Southern University reported no degrees or certificates in artificial intelligence, data science, data analytics or robotics for 2024 (IPEDS completions). A new program with no graduates yet would not appear.

Are there jobs near Texas Southern University?

4,622 open professional jobs are listed in Harris County, 407 of them entry level and 34 saying no experience is needed. Hewlett Packard Enterprise has the most openings.