University of Houston: programs, outcomes and local jobs
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38,380
students enrolled
11,167
degrees and certificates a year
65%
of students complete
College Scorecard
$14,276
average net price a year
Tuition $8,685 in state, $21,165 out of state
$52,768
median earnings, 6 years after entry
$62,377
median earnings, 10 years after entry
89% working
Executive education programs and Career retraining programs listed on its site.
What students study
| Field of study | Share of awards | Awards a year |
|---|---|---|
| Business & management | 23% | 2,616 |
| Engineering | 10% | 1,131 |
| Computer & information sciences | 8% | 875 |
| Health professions | 7% | 761 |
| Psychology | 7% | 758 |
AI and data programs
Degrees and certificates awarded in 2024, by program area and level, from IPEDS completions.
| Program area | Certificates | Associate | Bachelor’s | Master’s | Doctorate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Data analytics and business analytics | 149 |
The job market around University of Houston
Professional jobs listed in the cities of Harris County, where the college is.
5,006
open professional jobs
376
entry level
42 say no experience is needed
7%
ask for AI skills
337 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, engineering, computer & information sciences, which lead to finance (520 open), sales (564 open), operations (769 open), marketing (126 open), human resources (196 open), strategy (61 open).
Hiring most: Hewlett Packard Enterprise (111), HP (84), Axiom Space (83), Fervo Energy (61), KBR (58), Sysco (55), Bechtel (52), Intuitive Machines (52).
What they hire for: Engineering (1,180), Operations (769), Sales (564), Finance (520), Data & Analytics (230), Legal (219). 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.
Similar colleges in Texas
- Houston Community CollegeHouston · 40,503 students
- Texas State UniversitySan Marcos · 36,177 students
- University of North TexasDenton · 34,341 students
- The University of Texas at AustinAustin · 42,855 students
- Dallas CollegeDallas · 43,869 students
- Texas Tech UniversityLubbock · 32,394 students
Common questions
- How big is University of Houston?
- University of Houston enrolls about 38,380 students and is a public 4-year institution in Houston, Texas. It awards about 11,167 degrees and certificates a year.
- What is the graduation rate at University of Houston?
- 65% of students complete, from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (IPEDS 2023 / Scorecard 2026-06).
- What do University of Houston graduates earn?
- Median earnings of students who received federal aid are $52,768 six years after entry and $62,377 ten years after entry, from the College Scorecard.
- Does University of Houston offer AI or data science degrees?
- Yes. University of Houston awarded degrees or certificates in data analytics and business analytics (master) in 2024, from IPEDS completions by program.
- Are there jobs near University of Houston?
- 5,006 open professional jobs are listed in Harris County, 376 of them entry level and 42 saying no experience is needed. Hewlett Packard Enterprise has the most openings.
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