Median Earnings (1yr)
$68,144
87th percentile (80th in TX)
Sample Size
17
Limited data

Earnings Distribution

How University of Houston-Downtown graduates compare to all programs nationally

University of Houston-Downtown graduates earn $68k, placing them in the 87th percentile of all computer engineering technologies/technicians bachelors programs nationally.

Earnings Over Time

How earnings evolve from 1 year to 4 years after graduation

Earnings trajectories vary significantly. Some programs show strong early returns that plateau; others start lower but accelerate. Consider where you want to be at year 4, not just year 1.

Compare to Similar Programs in Texas

Computer Engineering Technologies/Technicians bachelors's programs at peer institutions in Texas (7 total in state)

SchoolEarnings (1yr)Earnings (4yr)Median DebtDebt/Earnings
University of Houston-Downtown$68,144$73,092
University of Houston$56,527$73,327$21,9190.39
DeVry University-Texas$48,829$72,749$55,4251.14
Sam Houston State University$38,957$20,3750.52
National Median$48,829$31,0000.63

Other Computer Engineering Technologies/Technicians Programs in Texas

Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across Texas schools

SchoolIn-State TuitionEarnings (1yr)Debt
University of Houston
Houston
$9,711$56,527$21,919
DeVry University-Texas
Irving
$17,488$48,829$55,425
Sam Houston State University
Huntsville
$9,228$38,957$20,375

About This Data

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (October 2025 release)

Population: Graduates who received federal financial aid (Title IV grants or loans). At University of Houston-Downtown, approximately 52% of students receive Pell grants. Students who did not receive federal aid are not included in these figures.

Earnings: Median earnings from IRS W-2 data for graduates who are employed and not enrolled in further education, measured 1 year after completion. Earnings are pre-tax and include wages, salaries, and self-employment income.

Debt: Median cumulative federal loan debt at graduation. Does not include private loans or Parent PLUS loans borrowed on behalf of students.

Sample Size: Based on 17 graduates with reported earnings and 15 graduates with debt data. Small samples may not be representative.