University of Houston-Downtown

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The University of Houston-Downtown occupies a 40-acre campus in the heart of Houston, with a satellite location in northwest Houston. As a downtown campus, UHD provides students with access to the resources and opportunities of a major city. UHD is known for its diverse student body and focus on career preparation, with a range of bachelor's and master's programs.

Programs Analyzed
27
Avg Grad Earnings
$42,414/yr
Avg DegreeOutlook Score
57/100
Tuition, In-State (Sticker)
$7,708/yr
Out-of-state: $17,788/yr

Financial Aid & Net Price

What students actually pay after grants and scholarships, by family income. 52% of students receive Pell Grants and 30% take federal loans.

Family Income Avg Net Price/yr 4-Year Net Cost Net-Price ROI
$0 – $30K $13,486 $53,944 7.9x
$30K – $48K $13,911 $55,644 7.6x
$48K – $75K $16,332 $65,328 6.5x
$75K – $110K $19,673 $78,692 5.4x
$110K+ $22,498 $89,992 4.7x
Sticker price (no aid) $7,708 $30,832 13.8x

Net price = tuition + fees + room & board minus grants and scholarships. ROI = average 10-year graduate earnings ÷ 4-year net cost. Source: IPEDS Student Financial Aid survey via College Scorecard.

All Programs at University of Houston-Downtown

27 degree programs ranked by DegreeOutlook Score. Click any program for full AI scenario analysis and 10-year earnings projections.

Program DW Score Earnings AI Risk ROI
Computer and Information Sciences, General
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84 $56,475/yr Very High 28.3x
Accounting and Related Services
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78 $54,128/yr Very High 20.8x
Finance and Financial Management Services
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78 $47,108/yr Very High 24.1x
Business Administration
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77 $53,764/yr High 22.1x
Computer Engineering Technologies/Technicians
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75 $68,144/yr Very High 25.5x
Business/Commerce, General
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73 $47,469/yr High 19.7x
Management Information Systems and Services
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67 $51,314/yr Very High 24.9x
International Business
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67 $41,911/yr Very High 19.6x
Quality Control
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66 $51,840/yr High 22.2x
Marketing
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63 $42,914/yr Very High 19.0x
Criminal Justice and Corrections
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63 $42,122/yr Moderate 16.9x
Social Sciences, General
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62 $45,687/yr High 14.6x
Mathematics
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57 $49,496/yr Very High 15.1x
Chemistry
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56 $38,954/yr High 16.8x
History
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54 $37,246/yr High 16.4x
Political Science and Government
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53 $38,095/yr Very High 15.6x
Social Work
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53 $37,365/yr Moderate 18.0x
Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences
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51 $50,894/yr High 15.5x
Biological and Physical Sciences
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51 $35,952/yr Moderate 18.7x
Psychology, General
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49 $35,808/yr High 15.7x
Public Health
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44 $35,119/yr High 10.4x
Communication and Media Studies
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44 $34,123/yr High 15.8x
Romance Languages & Literatures
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37 $34,003/yr Very High 10.0x
English Language and Literature, General
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37 $33,146/yr Very High 13.1x
Sociology
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36 $31,555/yr High 9.2x
Biology, General
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36 $31,025/yr High 12.6x
Visual and Performing Arts, General
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20 $19,527/yr High 8.2x
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