Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations at University of Houston

University of Houston's entrepreneurship program combines above-average early earnings with remarkably low debt, though the small graduate sample (under 30) means these figures could shift significantly year to year. At $52,752, first-year earnings exceed both the Texas median and national benchmark by roughly $7,500, placing graduates in the 79th percentile nationally. More importantly, the $11,100 median debt is less than half the national average for this degree—one of the lowest debt loads you'll find for any business bachelor's program in the country.

The 60th percentile ranking within Texas tells a more nuanced story than the national comparison suggests. While UH graduates earn more than the statewide median, they trail considerably behind TCU ($65,028) and Baylor ($59,052), though those private institutions likely carry different price tags for most students. At a 0.21 debt-to-earnings ratio, graduates are borrowing roughly one-fifth of their starting salary—a manageable burden that positions them well whether they launch ventures or pursue traditional employment first.

For families weighing in-state public options, UH appears positioned in the program's top tier in Texas, especially for students who might qualify for in-state tuition or additional aid (41% of UH students receive Pell grants). Just remember that entrepreneurship income can be volatile and unpredictable, and this small sample size means next year's data could look quite different.