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Behavioral Sciences at University of Houston-Clear Lake

Houston, TX · Public · Bachelor's Degree

DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $32,986/yr (-4% vs median)

AI Risk High (36% exposed)

Job Market Large (48,400 openings/yr)

ROI 14.1x earnings multiple (5.1x out-of-state)

Ranked #9 of 18 Behavioral Sciences programs Top 50%

How AI Changes the Outlook

Three scenarios based on how aggressively AI disrupts the career paths available to Behavioral Sciences graduates.

	Optimistic No Disruption	Base Case Gradual AI	Pessimistic Aggressive AI
10-Year Earnings	$434K	$438K	$421K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	14.0x	14.1x	13.6x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	5.1x	5.1x	4.9x
Probability of Field Employment	52%	48%	39%
DegreeOutlook Score	33	32	35

10-Year Earnings Projection

*Year 1 uses actual reported earnings. Scenarios diverge as AI impact compounds over time.

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$30,984

Out-of-state: $85,320 (5.1x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$44,224

-43% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$21,936

8.0 months of Year 1 earnings

Program Analysis

University of Houston-Clear Lake's Behavioral Sciences program produces graduates earning $32,986/yr — within striking distance of the $34,439 national average for this field.

Every dollar of in-state tuition returns an estimated 14.1x in decade earnings — an exceptional ratio that places this among the highest-ROI Behavioral Sciences programs nationally.

Some AI exposure exists in Behavioral Sciences's typical career paths, with 36% of job tasks potentially affected. The pessimistic scenario still projects solid returns, with a 3% gap from the optimistic case.

Median debt of $21,936 represents roughly 8 months of the $32,986 starting salary — a manageable burden by most borrower standards.

At #9 of 18 Behavioral Sciences programs, University of Houston-Clear Lake scores above the median — competitive but not a standout.

About University of Houston-Clear Lake

A 75% acceptance rate means University of Houston-Clear Lake is accessible to most applicants, enrolling 6,082 students in Houston, TX. With 44% of students on Pell Grants, the campus draws from a broad economic spectrum.

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Top Career Paths

Psychologists, all other $117,580/yr

Social scientists and related workers, all other $100,340/yr

Life scientists, all other $87,800/yr

View all 7 career paths with salary ranges and AI risk →

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the DegreeOutlook Score for Behavioral Sciences at University of Houston-Clear Lake?

A score of 32/100 indicates below-average financial outcomes for Behavioral Sciences. Earnings, ROI, or AI risk factors are pulling the score down.

Will AI replace Behavioral Sciences careers?

With 36% of typical job tasks exposed to AI, this is one of the higher-risk fields. Our pessimistic scenario projects $420,780 in decade earnings vs $433,705 in the optimistic case — a meaningful gap.

Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research. See full methodology →