Behavioral Sciences at University of Houston-Clear Lake

University of Houston-Clear Lake's behavioral sciences program earns slightly below both the national and Texas medians for this degree, placing graduates in the 40th percentile statewide. First-year earnings of $32,986 trail the Texas median by about $2,500 annually—not a dramatic gap, but enough to matter when coupled with nearly $27,000 in debt. The bright spot here is debt: while Texas programs in this field typically saddle students with $38,497 in loans, UH-Clear Lake keeps borrowing roughly $11,000 lower, resulting in a manageable 0.83 debt-to-earnings ratio.

The practical math works like this: graduates face reasonable monthly loan payments relative to their income, and the earnings gap compared to top Texas programs like University of Phoenix narrows to about $5,000 annually. For students who value UH-Clear Lake's proximity to Houston's medical center and social services sector—and who can leverage the school's 75% admission rate and access for Pell-eligible students—the lower debt load creates room to enter helping professions without crushing financial pressure.

This isn't a standout program on earnings alone, but the combination of below-average debt and near-median income makes it workable for students committed to behavioral health careers. If your child can minimize additional borrowing and has clear post-graduation plans in Houston's social services landscape, the numbers support moving forward.