Quality Control and Safety Technologies/Technicians at University of Houston-Downtown

University of Houston-Downtown's Quality Control and Safety Technologies program carries some unusual data constraints that make it challenging to evaluate. With fewer than 30 graduates tracked, these numbers should be treated as directional rather than definitive—a few outliers could significantly skew the picture either way.

That said, the data we have suggests this program serves its mission reasonably well. Graduates start at $51,840 and reach $63,064 by year four—trailing the national median considerably (11th percentile), but perfectly aligned with Texas norms (60th percentile). This makes sense given UH-Downtown's student body, where 52% receive Pell grants and the SAT averages 1041. The debt load of $37,784 is relatively modest for a bachelor's degree, translating to a manageable 0.73 debt-to-earnings ratio. With 22% earnings growth over four years, graduates appear to be gaining traction in the field.

The real limitation here is the lack of alternatives for comparison—UH-Downtown appears to be the only school in Texas offering this specific bachelor's program. That makes it difficult to gauge whether this represents good value or simply the only option. For families seeking a quality control career path in Texas, this program provides a viable entry point with reasonable debt, though you should verify the small sample size doesn't mask significant outcome variability. Request placement data directly from the department to get a fuller picture.