University of Houston: programs, outcomes and local jobs

University of Houston at a glance

• 38,380

  students enrolled

• 11,167

  degrees and certificates a year

• 65%

  of students complete

  College Scorecard

• $14,276

  average net price a year

  Tuition $8,685 in state, $21,165 out of state

• $52,768

  median earnings, 6 years after entry

• $62,377

  median earnings, 10 years after entry

  89% working

Executive education programs and Career retraining programs listed on its site.

What students study

AI and data programs

Degrees and certificates awarded in 2024, by program area and level, from IPEDS completions.

The job market around University of Houston

Professional jobs listed in the cities of Harris County, where the college is.

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• 5,121

  open professional jobs

• 571

  entry level

  42 say no experience is needed

• 5%

  ask for AI skills

  262 jobs

• 5.0%

  unemployment in Harris County

  2026-08 · unchanged from a year earlier

• $73,104

  median household income

  Harris County

• 39%

  of workers are in professional jobs

  estimated 3.2% unemployment among them

Jobs that fit what students study here: most degrees are in business & management, engineering, computer & information sciences, which lead to finance (565 open), sales (670 open), operations (783 open), marketing (156 open), human resources (248 open), strategy (63 open).

Hiring most: Hewlett Packard Enterprise (96), HP (93), Juniper Networks (61), Fervo Energy (57), Intuitive Machines (53), Trinzic (53), EoS Fitness (46), Sysco (43).

What they hire for: Engineering (1,116), Operations (783), Sales (670), Finance (565), Data & Analytics (261), Human Resources (248). Engineering jobs

Job search help near campus

Workforce board: Gulf Coast Workforce Development Board.

• Workforce Solutions Gulf Coast - Acres HomesHouston · 832-856-2885 · Monday - Friday 8:00am - 5:00pm
• Workforce Solutions Gulf Coast - BaytownBaytown · 281-837-0079 · M-F 8am-5pm
• Workforce Solutions Gulf Coast - East EndHouston · 713-228-8848 · Monday - Friday 8:00am - 5:00pm
• Workforce Solutions Gulf Coast - HumbleHumble · 281-446-4837 · Monday - Friday, 8am-5pm
• Workforce Solutions Gulf Coast - NortheastHouston · Monday - Friday 8:00am - 5:00pm
• Workforce Solutions Gulf Coast - NorthlineHouston · Monday-Friday 8am-5pm

American Job Centers are free, public career offices.

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• Houston Community CollegeHouston · 40,503 students
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Common questions

How big is University of Houston?

University of Houston enrolls about 38,380 students and is a public 4-year institution in Houston, Texas. It awards about 11,167 degrees and certificates a year.

What is the graduation rate at University of Houston?

65% of students complete, from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (IPEDS 2023 / Scorecard 2026-06).

What do University of Houston graduates earn?

Median earnings of students who received federal aid are $52,768 six years after entry and $62,377 ten years after entry, from the College Scorecard.

Does University of Houston offer AI or data science degrees?

Yes. University of Houston awarded degrees or certificates in data analytics and business analytics (master) in 2024, from IPEDS completions by program.

Are there jobs near University of Houston?

5,121 open professional jobs are listed in Harris County, 571 of them entry level and 42 saying no experience is needed. Hewlett Packard Enterprise has the most openings.