Engineering at University of Houston-Clear Lake
What traits are you looking for in a school for Engineering, you may want to check out the program at University of Houston-Clear Lake. Get started with the following essential facts.
University of Houston-Clear Lake is in Houston, TX.
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Online Class Availability at University of Houston-Clear Lake
Many students take online classes at University of Houston-Clear Lake. Of 8,137 students, 1,461 (18%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 2,933 (36%) took at least some classes online.
Earnings for Engineering Graduates from University of Houston-Clear Lake
Those who finish University of Houston-Clear Lake’s Engineering program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 2 years | $61,814 |
| 3 years | $70,167 |
| 4 years | $80,615 |
| 5 years | $90,291 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? At the four-year mark, Engineering graduates from University of Houston-Clear Lake earn a median of $80,615, compared with $59,411 for all University of Houston-Clear Lake graduates — about 36% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Engineering graduates from University of Houston-Clear Lake comes in at $22,238.
Best-Paid Careers for Engineering Graduates
Graduates of the Engineering program at University of Houston-Clear Lake go on to a range of careers. Here are the highest-paying careers for Engineering graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Database Architects | $148,480 |
| Mining and Geological Engineers, Including Mining Safety Engineers | $138,303 |
| Petroleum Engineers | $137,336 |
| Engineers, All Other | $136,628 |
| Chemical Engineers | $130,903 |
| Human Factors Engineers and Ergonomists | $128,495 |
| Electrical Engineers | $127,814 |
| Fire-Prevention and Protection Engineers | $122,967 |
| Industrial Engineers | $120,863 |
| Transportation Engineers | $120,210 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
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