Graduation Rates and Salaries for University of Houston Students

Graduation Rate

Percent of students graduating within 150% of normal completion time

49% vs. 41.9% national median

Graduation Rates for University of Houston
Years	Percent Earning Bachelor's Degree
within 4 years	15% earned a bachelor degree
within 5 years	37% earned a bachelor degree
within 6 years	46% earned a bachelor degree

A college's graduation rate is a strong indication of its effectiveness and your potential to find success at a school. These statistics measure the percentage of first-time, full-time students who earned a bachelor degree within four, five or six years from University of Houston. For comparison, approximately 58% of starting students nationally earn a bachelor's degree within six years. University of Houston is less effective than average in terms of graduating students.

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Post Graduation Earnings

Average Salary After 10 Years

$59,000 vs. $34,300 national median

Average salary after attending University of Houston
Years	Average Earnings
after 6 years	$45,500 per year
after 7 years	$47,700 per year
after 8 years	$52,900 per year
after 9 years	$52,800 per year
after 10 years	$59,000 per year

10 years after enrolling, the average income of former University of Houston students who are working and no longer in school is $59,000, which is 72% higher than the national median. Sources, U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / Department of Treasury.

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Student Loan Debt Upon Graduation

Median Student Loan Debt for Graduates

$19,750

Percent of students receiving Federal Loans

40%

Student Loan Repayment

Median Loan Payment

$204 per month

Percent of students actively repaying their loans

61% vs. 47% national average

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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=225511 IPEDS survey data for University of Houston.

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