At a glance
Average net price
$8,109
In-state, after aid
6-year graduation rate
26.4%
Admission rate
96%
Undergrad size
2,513
In-state tuition
$7,149
Out-of-state tuition
$16,989
Cost of attendance
$21,401
Median earnings (10y)
$54,467
Admissions
- SAT average
- Not available
- ACT midpoint
- Not available
- Retention
- 65.1%
- Locale
- City
Programs breakdown
16 program areas reported · Academic mix is led by business (30%), humanities & arts (28%), social sciences (19%).
- STEM10%
- Health5%
- Business30%
- Humanities & arts28%
- Social sciences19%
- Trades & services8%
- Business30.4%~764 students/yr · BusinessCompare schools
- Interdisciplinary17.4%~436 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Psychology11.6%~292 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- Computer science7.0%~177 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- Education6.0%~151 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- ~141 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- ~118 students/yr · HealthCompare schools
- Communication4.4%~112 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~62 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~62 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- English2.4%~59 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Social sciences1.6%~39 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- ~29 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- History1.2%~29 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~26 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Mathematics0.5%~13 students/yr · STEMCompare 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Master's | 519 | $75,234 | — |
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other. | Bachelor's | 258 | $41,579 | $25,930 |
| Business/Commerce, General. | Bachelor's | 202 | $40,858 | $25,313 |
| Psychology, General. | Bachelor's | 194 | $27,510 | $26,359 |
| Accounting and Related Services. | Bachelor's | 118 | $36,880 | $28,446 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Bachelor's | 114 | $41,749 | $18,314 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | Bachelor's | 87 | — | — |
| Communication and Media Studies. | Bachelor's | 76 | $27,570 | $20,625 |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General. | Bachelor's | 68 | — | $20,671 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services. | Bachelor's | 67 | — | $17,702 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections. | Bachelor's | 63 | $34,999 | $27,000 |
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions. | Master's | 60 | — | — |
| Accounting and Related Services. | Master's | 60 | — | — |
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology. | Master's | 59 | $45,816 | — |
| Educational Administration and Supervision. | Master's | 58 | $53,483 | — |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness. | Bachelor's | 52 | — | — |
| Special Education and Teaching. | Master's | 50 | $50,950 | — |
| Education, General. | Bachelor's | 44 | — | — |
| Marketing. | Bachelor's | 42 | — | — |
| Biology, General. | Bachelor's | 41 | $22,298 | $20,526 |
| Curriculum and Instruction. | Master's | 36 | — | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | Master's | 32 | — | — |
| English Language and Literature, General. | Bachelor's | 31 | — | $32,395 |
| Information Science/Studies. | Bachelor's | 26 | — | — |
| Computer Science. | Master's | 25 | — | — |
| Political Science and Government. | Bachelor's | 24 | — | — |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General. | Bachelor's | 22 | — | — |
| Information Science/Studies. | Master's | 18 | — | — |
| Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies. | Master's | 16 | — | — |
| History. | Bachelor's | 15 | — | — |
| Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations. | Master's | 14 | — | — |
| Biology, General. | Master's | 13 | — | — |
| Mathematics. | Bachelor's | 13 | — | — |
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other. | Master's | 10 | — | — |
| Computer Software and Media Applications. | Bachelor's | 9 | — | — |
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics. | Bachelor's | 9 | — | — |
| Design and Applied Arts. | Bachelor's | 9 | — | — |
| Publishing. | Master's | 8 | — | — |
| Student Counseling and Personnel Services. | Master's | 4 | $48,242 | — |
| Human Resources Management and Services. | Bachelor's | — | — | $25,687 |
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-Victoria
University of Houston-Victoria is a mid-sized institution located in Victoria, Texas, primarily awarding the bachelor's degree. It enrolls roughly 2,513 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-Victoria — what a typical student actually pays after grants and scholarships — is $8,109 per year, which is very affordable compared to other U.S. institutions. Sticker tuition runs $7,149 for in-state students and $16,989 for out-of-state students before aid. Total cost of attendance, including housing, books, and living expenses, comes to about $21,401 annually.
Graduation & earnings outcomes
The 6-year graduation rate is 26.4%, a below-average completion outcome. 65.1% 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 $54,467 per year according to U.S. Department of Education earnings tracking.
Programs & majors
University of Houston-Victoria confers degrees and certificates across 16 broad program areas, with the largest concentrations of completions in Business, Interdisciplinary, Psychology. Grouped into wider academic categories, the mix is led by business (30% of credentials), humanities & arts (28% of credentials), social sciences (19% 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-Victoria accepts 96% of applicants, making it open or near-open admission.
Location & campus
Set in Victoria, Texas (city), University of Houston-Victoria 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-Victoria
Q.How much does University of Houston-Victoria cost?
The average net price at University of Houston-Victoria is $8,109 per year after grants and scholarships, with total cost of attendance around $21,401.
Q.What is the graduation rate at University of Houston-Victoria?
University of Houston-Victoria has a 6-year graduation rate of 26.4% according to the latest U.S. Department of Education data.
Q.How hard is it to get into University of Houston-Victoria?
University of Houston-Victoria admits 96% of applicants, which is considered open or near-open admission.
Q.How much do University of Houston-Victoria graduates earn?
Ten years after enrolling, the median University of Houston-Victoria graduate earns $54,467 per year.
Q.What is tuition at University of Houston-Victoria?
Published tuition is $7,149 in-state and $16,989 out-of-state. Most students pay less than the sticker price after financial aid.
Q.Where is University of Houston-Victoria located?
University of Houston-Victoria is located in Victoria, Texas (ZIP 77901).
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-Victoria at their official website.