All UH majors by area
- Engineering · 15
- Humanities & Languages · 13
- Business & Finance · 12
- Science & Math · 9
- Arts & Design · 6
- Social Sciences & Public Service · 6
- Health & Medicine · 5
- Communications & Media · 4
- Technology & Computing · 4
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chemical Engineering | $84,468 | $110,184 | $20,000 |
| Electrical Engineering | $86,136 | $107,399 | $25,692 |
| Computer Engineering | $80,438 | $107,283 | $21,582 |
| Construction Engineering Technology / Technician | $73,694 | $97,201 | $22,629 |
| Industrial Engineering | $76,147 | $94,814 | $21,500 |
| Petroleum Engineering | $52,295 | $94,651 | $23,366 |
| Mechanical Engineering | $74,043 | $93,275 | $20,000 |
| Civil Engineering | $74,822 | $89,653 | $18,000 |
| Electrical / Electronic Engineering Technologies / Technicians | $74,835 | $87,022 | $23,750 |
| Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies / Technicians | $61,163 | $84,692 | $27,000 |
| Computer Engineering Technologies / Technicians | $56,527 | $78,396 | $21,919 |
| Architecture | $49,388 | $70,616 | $26,250 |
| Biomedical Engineering | $48,329 | — | $13,502 |
| Environmental Design | — | — | — |
| Interior Architecture | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | $56,904 | $58,705 | $21,500 |
| Liberal Arts / General Studies | $35,565 | $58,450 | $21,000 |
| Spanish / French / Romance Languages | — | $56,442 | $18,750 |
| Philosophy | — | $55,875 | $23,650 |
| History | $39,240 | $55,475 | $21,250 |
| English | $31,513 | $49,884 | $20,375 |
| Writing | — | $39,645 | — |
| American Sign Language | — | — | — |
| Area Studies | — | — | — |
| East Asian Languages (Chinese / Japanese / Korean) | — | — | — |
| Ethnic / Gender Studies | — | — | — |
| Linguistics | — | — | — |
| Religious Studies | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Management Information Systems | $65,574 | $91,983 | $16,750 |
| Accounting | $48,942 | $84,668 | $14,874 |
| Economics | $50,820 | $78,204 | $19,500 |
| Finance | $54,041 | $78,009 | $17,875 |
| Business Administration | $49,192 | $73,125 | $18,125 |
| General Sales, Merchandising and Related Marketing Operations | $50,957 | $72,199 | $24,250 |
| Human Resources | $46,700 | $69,010 | $22,000 |
| Marketing | $46,927 | $68,139 | $17,370 |
| Business / Corporate Communications | $45,997 | $64,374 | $24,567 |
| Hospitality Management | $32,639 | $53,344 | $21,423 |
| Entrepreneurship | $52,752 | — | $11,100 |
| Management Science / Analytics | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Physics | — | $86,078 | $25,925 |
| Biotechnology | $49,916 | $78,750 | $19,250 |
| Chemistry | $50,717 | $68,504 | $12,000 |
| Geology / Earth Science | — | $68,127 | $25,000 |
| Mathematics | $54,710 | $62,833 | $20,100 |
| Biochemistry | $34,648 | $61,122 | $21,000 |
| Biology | $27,660 | $57,716 | $17,750 |
| Applied Mathematics | — | — | — |
| Environmental Science / Conservation | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graphic / Interior / Fashion Design | $47,461 | $64,612 | $27,000 |
| Music | $52,799 | $56,667 | $26,000 |
| Studio Art | $26,482 | $45,446 | $21,845 |
| Theatre | — | $42,301 | — |
| Dance | — | — | — |
| Film and Photography | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursing | $85,740 | $91,276 | $26,283 |
| Health Sciences | $32,447 | $54,471 | $21,000 |
| Speech-Language Pathology / Communication Disorders | $30,395 | $54,126 | $20,250 |
| Kinesiology / Exercise Science | $30,035 | $53,483 | $22,298 |
| Foods, Nutrition, and Related Services | $27,648 | $49,724 | $19,700 |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Public Relations and Advertising | $42,472 | $60,180 | $23,800 |
| Journalism | $36,226 | $53,195 | $21,500 |
| Communications | $37,958 | $49,545 | $24,777 |
| Broadcasting / Digital Media | $24,250 | $40,419 | $23,000 |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer and Information Sciences | $72,381 | $98,790 | $18,751 |
| Computer Systems Analysis | $55,565 | $82,416 | $24,990 |
| Software and Media Applications | $33,997 | $51,596 | $23,959 |
| Information Science / Studies | — | — | — |
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
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
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
Across all majors, former UH students earn a median $62,377 ten years after starting college, more than 85% of Texas colleges we cover. 65% graduate within six years.
UH majors questions
How many majors does UH offer?
University of Houston offers 74 bachelor's majors across 9 areas; the most majors are in Engineering and Humanities & Languages.
What is the highest-paying major at UH?
Chemical Engineering graduates from University of Houston earn a median $110,184 four years after graduating, the highest of the 58 majors with reported earnings. Their median debt is $20,000.
Which UH majors earn the least?
Among majors with reported earnings, Writing graduates earn the least: a median $39,645 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 overview