Engineering at University of Houston
If you plan to study Engineering, take a look at what University of Houston. Get started with the following essential facts.
University of Houston sits in Houston, TX.
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Online Class Availability at University of Houston
Many students take online classes at University of Houston. Of 47,980 students, 5,933 (12%) studied exclusively online and 26,962 (56%) took at least some classes online.
Engineering Rankings at University of Houston
Rankings can help you compare University of Houston’s Engineering program against peer institutions.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southwest (Region) | #6 of 75 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Texas | #6 of 49 |
| Best Value | Texas | #20 of 49 |
| Best Value | Southwest (Region) | #35 of 74 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #111 of 681 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #259 of 679 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southwest (Region) | #6 of 75 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Texas | #6 of 49 |
| Best Value | Texas | #20 of 49 |
| Best Value | Southwest (Region) | #35 of 74 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #111 of 681 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #259 of 679 |
Earnings for Engineering Graduates from University of Houston
Those who finish University of Houston’s Engineering program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $75,009 |
| 2 years | $69,127 |
| 3 years | $78,582 |
| 4 years | $88,208 |
| 5 years | $95,249 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years after graduating, Engineering graduates from University of Houston take home a median $88,208, compared with $66,496 for all University of Houston graduates — about 33% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Engineering graduates from University of Houston comes in at $20,455.
Highest-Paying Careers for Engineering Graduates
Those who complete Engineering program at University of Houston go on to a range of careers. Below are the top-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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