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Industrial Engineering at University of Houston

Houston, TX · Public · Bachelor's Degree

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

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $76,147/yr (3% vs median)

AI Risk High (43% exposed)

Job Market Large (60,900 openings/yr)

ROI 22.0x earnings multiple (9.6x out-of-state)

Ranked #7 of 93 Industrial Engineering programs Top 10%

How AI Changes the Outlook

Three scenarios based on how aggressively AI disrupts the career paths available to Industrial Engineering graduates.

	Optimistic No Disruption	Base Case Gradual AI	Pessimistic Aggressive AI
10-Year Earnings	$880K	$855K	$740K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	22.6x	22.0x	19.0x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	9.9x	9.6x	8.3x
Probability of Field Employment	68%	64%	48%
DegreeOutlook Score	75	75	72

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$38,844

Out-of-state: $88,764 (9.6x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$55,412

-43% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$20,500

3.2 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$100,544

32% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

University of Houston's Industrial Engineering program produces graduates earning $76,147/yr — within striking distance of the $73,874 national average for this field.

With a 22.0x return on in-state tuition over ten years, the financial case for this program is compelling by virtually any measure.

The 16% difference between AI scenarios reflects partial automation exposure. Some Industrial Engineering career paths face displacement, but others in the field are more insulated.

Loan repayment is a non-issue here — $20,500 in median debt clears quickly against $76,147 in annual earnings.

At #7 of 93 programs, this Industrial Engineering program outperforms the majority of its peers. The top 10% ranking reflects consistently above-average outcomes.

A 32% earnings increase from $76,147 to $100,544 over five years is solid — not a moonshot, but evidence of normal career advancement.

About University of Houston

University of Houston's 70% acceptance rate reflects moderate selectivity, serving a student body of 37,175 in Houston, TX. With 41% of students on Pell Grants, the campus draws from a broad economic spectrum.

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Top Career Paths

Architectural and engineering managers $167,740/yr

Industrial production managers $121,440/yr

Engineering teachers, postsecondary $106,120/yr

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does a 75/100 DegreeOutlook Score mean for Industrial Engineering at University of Houston?

At 75/100, this is a high-performing program. The DegreeOutlook Score combines earnings, AI resilience, and ROI — and this program delivers on all three.

Should I worry about AI if I study Industrial Engineering at University of Houston?

The 43% AI task exposure score is above average. Our model shows this affecting job availability more than salaries — graduates may face stiffer competition for fewer positions.

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