Is University of Houston-Downtown worth it?
University of Houston-Downtown is a public, four-year institution in Houston, Texas (large city). It awarded 3,627 degrees and certificates in 2024, most often in business administration and management, accounting and psychology.
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Median earnings 1 year after
$47,105
Median earnings 4 years after
$60,550
Median earnings 10 years after
$53,551
Average net price
$10,542
Completion rate
33%
Completions (2024)
3,627
Years to pay back
under 1 year
Students (undergrad)
12,555
Median earnings after completing, by program
| Program | Credential | Median earnings, 1yr | Median earnings, 4yr | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | Bachelor's | $49,734 | $59,924 | 1,034 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Master's | $73,784 | $95,084 | 462 |
| Accounting and Related Services | Bachelor's | $54,128 | $67,499 | 290 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | Bachelor's | $42,122 | $53,589 | 289 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Bachelor's | $53,764 | $69,712 | 229 |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's | $35,808 | $48,234 | 201 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | Bachelor's | $47,108 | $66,591 | 162 |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | Bachelor's | $56,475 | $72,528 | 126 |
| Business/Commerce, General | Bachelor's | $47,469 | $59,188 | 115 |
| Communication and Media Studies | Bachelor's | $34,123 | $56,903 | 101 |
| Management Information Systems and Services | Bachelor's | $51,314 | $66,881 | 81 |
| Marketing | Bachelor's | $42,914 | $61,866 | 63 |
| Public Health | Bachelor's | $35,119 | $52,438 | 62 |
| Biological and Physical Sciences | Bachelor's | $35,952 | $56,995 | 51 |
| English Language and Literature, General | Bachelor's | $33,146 | $45,223 | 50 |
Source: College Scorecard, June 2026 release, and IPEDS. Earnings cover federally aided students only, so they do not cover every graduate.
Awards conferred, by program
| Program | Award level | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's | 282 |
| Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General | Bachelor's | 256 |
| Business Administration and Management, General | Master's | 244 |
| Accounting | Bachelor's | 240 |
| Criminal Justice/Safety Studies | Bachelor's | 229 |
| Education, General | Bachelor's | 193 |
| Business Administration and Management, General | Post-bacc certificate | 189 |
| Business/Commerce, General | Bachelor's | 183 |
| Business Administration and Management, General | Bachelor's | 154 |
| Finance, General | Bachelor's | 141 |
Federal view: Census PSEO, most recent federal cohort, one year after completion
| Industry | Share of graduates | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|
| Educational Services | 23% | 8,599 |
| Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 11% | 4,002 |
| Health Care and Social Assistance | 10% | 3,929 |
| Finance and Insurance | 8% | 3,054 |
| Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services | 7% | 2,536 |
| Retail Trade | 6% | 2,413 |
| Public Administration | 6% | 2,195 |
| Manufacturing | 5% | 1,908 |
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Sources: federal figures for University of Houston-Downtown. Federal figures from College Scorecard and IPEDS. Occupation pay from Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS for Texas. Counts under 10 are not published.
Updated September 18, 2026 · Methodology · Report a problem with this page