At a glance
Average net price
$15,563
In-state, after aid
6-year graduation rate
51.6%
Admission rate
91%
Undergrad size
6,078
In-state tuition
$7,770
Out-of-state tuition
$21,114
Cost of attendance
$24,622
Median earnings (10y)
$59,004
Admissions
- SAT average
- 1,060
- ACT midpoint
- 20
- Retention
- 74.4%
- Locale
- City
Programs breakdown
21 program areas reported · Academic mix is led by humanities & arts (29%), business (23%), stem (21%).
- STEM21%
- Health6%
- Business23%
- Humanities & arts29%
- Social sciences18%
- Trades & services4%
- Business22.6%~1,373 students/yr · BusinessCompare schools
- Interdisciplinary19.6%~1,193 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Psychology8.8%~536 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- ~387 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- Computer science6.2%~379 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~340 students/yr · HealthCompare schools
- Social sciences4.8%~294 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- Engineering4.1%~250 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~235 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- ~199 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Education2.2%~133 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- History2.1%~125 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Communication2.1%~125 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~90 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- Legal1.2%~74 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- Mathematics1.2%~74 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~71 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- English1.0%~63 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Liberal arts1.0%~63 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~59 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- ~16 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
Share of all degrees and certificates awarded in each broad CIP-2 program area (U.S. Department of Education, latest reporting year). Estimated students/yr = share × undergrad size.
Specific majors offered
40 specific majors with reported completions. Earnings shown are median annual earnings 1 year after graduation; debt is median student-loan debt at graduation.
| Major | Credential | Grads | Median earnings | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other. | Bachelor's | 520 | $47,440 | $20,904 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Master's | 286 | $86,173 | — |
| Psychology, General. | Bachelor's | 254 | $33,602 | $21,952 |
| Biology, General. | Bachelor's | 199 | $27,936 | $19,953 |
| Accounting and Related Services. | Bachelor's | 196 | $42,511 | $19,375 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Bachelor's | 188 | $42,582 | $18,750 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services. | Master's | 163 | $46,972 | — |
| Computer Science. | Master's | 143 | — | — |
| Business/Commerce, General. | Bachelor's | 128 | $45,488 | $23,766 |
| Computer Engineering. | Master's | 127 | — | — |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness. | Bachelor's | 120 | $35,251 | $18,750 |
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology. | Master's | 110 | $58,015 | — |
| Computer Science. | Bachelor's | 105 | $56,087 | $22,288 |
| Fine and Studio Arts. | Bachelor's | 103 | $25,769 | $21,369 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services. | Bachelor's | 100 | $38,371 | $18,025 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services. | Bachelor's | 97 | $48,830 | $23,125 |
| Behavioral Sciences. | Bachelor's | 92 | $29,871 | $27,224 |
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions. | Master's | 80 | $41,841 | — |
| Criminology. | Bachelor's | 79 | $33,207 | $16,149 |
| Mechanical Engineering. | Bachelor's | 77 | — | — |
| Marketing. | Bachelor's | 77 | $36,448 | $12,500 |
| Communication and Media Studies. | Bachelor's | 76 | $30,328 | $19,829 |
| Human Resources Management and Services. | Master's | 75 | — | — |
| Information Science/Studies. | Master's | 71 | — | — |
| History. | Bachelor's | 69 | $37,418 | $22,625 |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General. | Bachelor's | 62 | $48,289 | $28,143 |
| Mathematics. | Bachelor's | 61 | $49,302 | $16,392 |
| Engineering-Related Fields. | Master's | 60 | — | — |
| Computer Engineering. | Bachelor's | 58 | — | $22,238 |
| Psychology, General. | Master's | 57 | $39,303 | — |
| Library Science and Administration. | Master's | 50 | — | — |
| Educational Administration and Supervision. | Master's | 49 | $54,816 | — |
| Biology, General. | Master's | 49 | — | — |
| English Language and Literature, General. | Bachelor's | 45 | $41,385 | $15,875 |
| Social Work. | Bachelor's | 44 | — | $31,578 |
| Management Information Systems and Services. | Bachelor's | 43 | $55,787 | $15,530 |
| Educational Administration and Supervision. | Doctoral | 40 | $84,431 | — |
| Anthropology. | Bachelor's | 40 | — | $29,444 |
| Accounting and Related Services. | Master's | 40 | $66,428 | — |
| Physiology, Pathology and Related Sciences. | Master's | 38 | — | — |
Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard Field of Study. Earnings cover graduates who received federal financial aid and are working / not enrolled. Cells marked "—" are not reported or were suppressed for privacy.
About University of Houston-Clear Lake
University of Houston-Clear Lake is a large institution located in Houston, Texas, primarily awarding the bachelor's degree. It enrolls roughly 6,078 undergraduate students in a city setting. The most popular fields of study include Business, Interdisciplinary, Psychology.
Cost & tuition
The average net price at University of Houston-Clear Lake — what a typical student actually pays after grants and scholarships — is $15,563 per year, which is moderately priced compared to other U.S. institutions. Sticker tuition runs $7,770 for in-state students and $21,114 for out-of-state students before aid. Total cost of attendance, including housing, books, and living expenses, comes to about $24,622 annually.
Graduation & earnings outcomes
The 6-year graduation rate is 51.6%, a above-average completion outcome. 74.4% of first-time students return for a second year, a useful proxy for student satisfaction and academic fit. Ten years after enrolling, the median graduate earns $59,004 per year according to U.S. Department of Education earnings tracking.
Programs & majors
University of Houston-Clear Lake confers degrees and certificates across 21 broad program areas, with the largest concentrations of completions in Business, Interdisciplinary, Psychology. Grouped into wider academic categories, the mix is led by humanities & arts (29% of credentials), business (23% of credentials), stem (21% of credentials), which gives a quick read on the school's overall academic profile. Use the programs breakdown below to see every reported area, an estimated number of students per program per year, and links to compare other U.S. colleges in the same field.
Admissions
University of Houston-Clear Lake accepts 91% of applicants, making it open or near-open admission. Admitted students have an average SAT score around 1,060. The ACT midpoint for admitted students is roughly 20.
Location & campus
Set in Houston, Texas (city), University of Houston-Clear Lake draws students from across Texas and beyond. Prospective students often weigh proximity, cost of living, and local industry demand when choosing between schools in this area.
Frequently asked questions about University of Houston-Clear Lake
Q.How much does University of Houston-Clear Lake cost?
The average net price at University of Houston-Clear Lake is $15,563 per year after grants and scholarships, with total cost of attendance around $24,622.
Q.What is the graduation rate at University of Houston-Clear Lake?
University of Houston-Clear Lake has a 6-year graduation rate of 51.6% according to the latest U.S. Department of Education data.
Q.How hard is it to get into University of Houston-Clear Lake?
University of Houston-Clear Lake admits 91% of applicants, which is considered open or near-open admission.
Q.How much do University of Houston-Clear Lake graduates earn?
Ten years after enrolling, the median University of Houston-Clear Lake graduate earns $59,004 per year.
Q.What is tuition at University of Houston-Clear Lake?
Published tuition is $7,770 in-state and $21,114 out-of-state. Most students pay less than the sticker price after financial aid.
Q.Where is University of Houston-Clear Lake located?
University of Houston-Clear Lake is located in Houston, Texas (ZIP 77058).
Data on this page comes from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard and IPEDS, the federal sources colleges are required to report to. Net price, graduation rate, and earnings figures reflect the latest available federal release. Always verify current tuition and program availability directly with University of Houston-Clear Lake at their official website.