All UHCL majors by area
- Social Sciences & Public Service · 10
- Business & Finance · 6
- Science & Math · 5
- Health & Medicine · 4
- Humanities & Languages · 4
- Engineering · 2
- Technology & Computing · 2
- Arts & Design · 1
- Communications & Media · 1
- Education · 1
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Finance | $43,416 | $74,949 | $23,125 |
| Management Information Systems | $54,262 | $73,352 | $15,530 |
| Business | $56,494 | $71,973 | $23,766 |
| Accounting | $49,029 | $70,134 | $19,375 |
| Business Administration | $43,122 | $62,046 | $18,750 |
| Marketing | $33,516 | $55,280 | $12,500 |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Environmental Science / Conservation | $41,368 | $75,258 | — |
| Biology | $35,591 | $64,555 | $19,953 |
| Mathematics | $52,160 | $60,050 | $16,392 |
| Chemistry | — | — | — |
| Physics | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursing | $93,001 | $103,991 | — |
| Health Administration | $47,402 | $60,419 | $18,025 |
| Kinesiology / Exercise Science | $35,107 | $55,083 | $18,750 |
| Public Health | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| History | $57,239 | $57,675 | $22,625 |
| Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | $56,645 | $57,065 | $20,904 |
| English | $50,876 | $57,052 | $15,875 |
| Liberal Arts / General Studies | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Engineering | $63,751 | $79,710 | $22,238 |
| Mechanical Engineering | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Science | $65,857 | $77,073 | $22,288 |
| Computer and Information Sciences | $52,884 | $75,617 | $28,143 |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio Art | $25,274 | $38,330 | $21,369 |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Communications | $28,566 | $49,841 | $19,829 |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Education | — | — | — |
College Scorecard field of study, latest release: median earnings of graduates who received federal aid, 1 and 4 years after graduating; median federal loan debt. — means too few graduates to report.
From major to career
Accounting → Accountant / auditor
Median annual wage for all workers in this job. U.S. jobs projected to grow 5.0% from 2025 to 2035. Typical entry education: bachelor's degree.
BLS OEWS May 2025; Employment Projections 2025-35
Business Administration → Management analyst
Median annual wage for all workers in this job. U.S. jobs projected to grow 10.1% from 2025 to 2035. Typical entry education: bachelor's degree.
BLS OEWS May 2025; Employment Projections 2025-35
Across all majors, former UHCL students earn a median $59,004 ten years after starting college, more than 81% of Texas colleges we cover. 52% graduate within six years.
UHCL majors questions
How many majors does UHCL offer?
University of Houston-Clear Lake offers 36 bachelor's majors across 10 areas; the most majors are in Social Sciences & Public Service and Business & Finance.
What is the highest-paying major at UHCL?
Nursing graduates from University of Houston-Clear Lake earn a median $103,991 four years after graduating, the highest of the 25 majors with reported earnings.
Which UHCL majors earn the least?
Among majors with reported earnings, Studio Art graduates earn the least: a median $38,330 four years after graduating.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (field of study); Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS, Employment Projections). Back to University of Houston-Clear Lake overview