University of Houston-Clear Lake: programs, outcomes and local jobs

University of Houston-Clear Lake at a glance

• 6,078

  students enrolled

• 2,475

  degrees and certificates a year

• 52%

  of students complete

  College Scorecard

• $15,563

  average net price a year

  Tuition $6,600 in state, $20,784 out of state

• $52,098

  median earnings, 6 years after entry

• $59,004

  median earnings, 10 years after entry

  87% working

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

What students study

AI and data programs

Degrees and certificates awarded in 2024, by program area and level, from IPEDS completions.

The job market around University of Houston-Clear Lake

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, computer & information sciences, psychology, 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.

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Common questions

How big is University of Houston-Clear Lake?

University of Houston-Clear Lake enrolls about 6,078 students and is a public 4-year institution in Houston, Texas. It awards about 2,475 degrees and certificates a year.

What is the graduation rate at University of Houston-Clear Lake?

52% of students complete, from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (IPEDS 2023 / Scorecard 2026-06).

What do University of Houston-Clear Lake graduates earn?

Median earnings of students who received federal aid are $52,098 six years after entry and $59,004 ten years after entry, from the College Scorecard.

Does University of Houston-Clear Lake offer AI or data science degrees?

Yes. University of Houston-Clear Lake 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-Clear Lake?

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.