Computer & Information Sciences at University of Houston
What traits are you looking for in a school for Computer & Information Sciences, you may want to check out the program at University of Houston. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
University of Houston is in Houston, TX.
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Online & Distance Learning at University of Houston
Online coursework is an option at University of Houston. Of 47,980 students, 5,933 (12%) studied exclusively online and 26,962 (56%) took at least some classes online.
Computer & Information Sciences Rankings at University of Houston
These rankings give you a sense of how University of Houston’s Computer & Information Sciences program to other colleges that offer this major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Texas | #9 of 105 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southwest (Region) | #10 of 160 |
| Best Value | Texas | #56 of 106 |
| Best Value | Southwest (Region) | #88 of 160 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #158 of 1,619 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #681 of 1,600 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Texas | #9 of 105 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southwest (Region) | #10 of 160 |
| Best Value | Texas | #56 of 106 |
| Best Value | Southwest (Region) | #88 of 160 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #158 of 1,619 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #681 of 1,600 |
Earnings for Computer & Information Sciences Graduates from University of Houston
Students who complete University of Houston’s Computer & Information Sciences program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $56,908 |
| 2 years | $58,000 |
| 3 years | $70,532 |
| 4 years | $83,933 |
| 5 years | $85,537 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years out, Computer & Information Sciences graduates from University of Houston earn a median of $83,933, compared with $66,496 for all University of Houston graduates — about 26% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Computer & Information Sciences graduates from University of Houston comes in at $22,567.
Top-Paying Careers for Computer & Information Sciences Graduates
Those who complete Computer & Information Sciences program at University of Houston work across a variety of fields. Below are the highest-paying careers for Computer & Information Sciences majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | $175,079 |
| Computer Occupations, All Other | $159,837 |
| Health Informatics Specialists | $156,714 |
| Database Architects | $148,480 |
| Document Management Specialists | $147,490 |
| Business Intelligence Analysts | $143,840 |
| Information Security Engineers | $142,543 |
| Computer Systems Engineers/Architects | $140,795 |
| Web Developers | $125,527 |
| Information Technology Project Managers | $124,655 |
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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