Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies at University of Houston

Houston, TX · Public · Bachelor's Degree · Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians
69 /100
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition
70
Optimistic
69
Base Case
69
Pessimistic
Earnings $61,163/yr (-2% vs median)
AI Risk Moderate (28% exposed)
Job Market Large (87,000 openings/yr)
ROI 18.0x earnings multiple (7.9x out-of-state)
Ranked #15 of 59 Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies programs Top 25%

How AI Changes the Outlook

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

Optimistic
No Disruption
Base Case
Gradual AI
Pessimistic
Aggressive AI
10-Year Earnings $711K $698K $645K
Earnings Multiple (In-State) 18.3x 18.0x 16.6x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State) 8.0x 7.9x 7.3x
Probability of Field Employment 55% 52% 45%
DegreeOutlook Score 70 69 69

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 (7.9x ROI)
4-Year Net Price (After Aid)
$55,412
-43% less than sticker · See by income
Median Debt at Graduation
$27,000
5.3 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$83,231
36% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

At $61,163/yr, Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies graduates from University of Houston land near the $62,227 national average — neither a standout nor a red flag.

The 18.0x earnings multiple means ten-year projected earnings exceed tuition cost by an order of magnitude. By pure financial math, this is a standout.

AI risk is moderate — 28% task exposure — and the 9% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook.

The median debt load of $27,000 represents less than half a year of starting salary — among the lightest debt-to-income ratios we track.

Ranked #15 out of 59 programs, University of Houston's Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies program lands in the top 5% — a strong signal of graduate success.

The five-year earnings trajectory from $61,163 to $83,231 shows 36% growth, reflecting steady but unremarkable salary progression.

About University of Houston

University of Houston accepts 70% of applicants, balancing access with 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

Aerospace engineering and operations technologists and technicians $79,830/yr
Engineering technologists and technicians, except drafters, all other $77,390/yr
Electro-mechanical and mechatronics technologists and technicians $70,760/yr
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Frequently Asked Questions

How does University of Houston's Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies program score?
This program scores 69/100, reflecting respectable but not exceptional financial outcomes for Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies graduates.
Why does University of Houston rank so high for Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies?
The #15 ranking out of 59 programs is driven by strong financial outcomes — graduates earn well, debt is manageable relative to income, and the job market supports the field.
Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research. See full methodology →