University of Houston Computer Systems Analysis: earnings, debt & careers

Computer Systems Analysis graduates of University of Houston earn a median $82,416 four years after graduating ($55,565 after one year), with median federal loan debt of $24,990. That is $1,550 above the U.S. median for Computer Systems Analysis graduates ($80,866 across 12 colleges), and ranks 2nd of 2 Texas colleges.

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Earnings, 4 years after graduating
$82,416

U.S. median for this major: $80,866.

College Scorecard field of study; 184 graduates with earnings reported

Earnings, 1 year after
$55,565

Median for graduates who received federal aid.

College Scorecard field of study

Median debt at graduation
$24,990

About 30% of median earnings 4 years out. U.S. median $23,866.

College Scorecard field of study (federal loans)

What your family pays
$14,276 /yr

Average after grants for all families receiving federal aid. Pick your income above.

Sticker price $26,185. College Scorecard.

UH Computer Systems Analysis: pay against the field, and payback

Same major, other colleges

UH graduates$82,416

Fewer than 3 Texas colleges report earnings for this major, so there is no state median.

U.S. median (12 colleges)$80,866 (+$1,550)

Median earnings 4 years after graduating; state and U.S. figures are the median of each covered college's graduates in this major. College Scorecard; calculated by EducationGuide.

Computer Systems Analysis nationally: jobs, pay at ages 25-34, every state →

Cost to finish and years to pay back, by income

Uses UH's school-wide net price (no college reports it by major) and this major's graduate earnings.

Family incomeNet price / yrCost to finishYears to pay back
$0–30k$10,929$47,9781.0 years
$30–48k$10,220$44,866under 1 year
$48–75k$12,528$54,9981.1 years
$75–110k$19,197$84,2751.7 years
$110k+$23,811$104,5302.1 years

Cost to finish = yearly price × 4.4 years, the average time graduates took (45% finished in 4 years; students who entered fall 2017, IPEDS). Years to pay back = cost to finish ÷ the earnings gain: median earnings of Computer Systems Analysis graduates 4 years after graduating ($82,416) minus $33,516 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in TX (Census ACS 2020-2024), a gain of $48,900 a year. Before taxes, loan interest and earnings given up while in school. Method

College Scorecard; IPEDS Graduation Rates; U.S. Census Bureau ACS. Calculated by EducationGuide.

Computer Systems Analysis at Texas colleges

Every Texas college we cover that reports Computer Systems Analysis graduate earnings, highest first. Net price is the school-wide average after grants.

RankCollegeEarnings, 4 yrsMedian debtAvg. net priceGraduation
1Texas Christian University$121,734$20,750$36,66086%
2University of Houston$82,416$24,990$14,27665%

Careers for Computer Systems Analysis graduates

Computer Systems Analysts

Houston area$113,440
Texas$107,390
U.S.$105,850

Median annual wage, all workers. U.S. jobs +7.9% by 2035. Typical entry: bachelor's degree.

Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers

Houston area$98,690
Texas$101,850
U.S.$104,300

Median annual wage, all workers. U.S. jobs +5.7% by 2035. Typical entry: bachelor's degree.

Computer Network Architects

Houston area$124,900
Texas$133,310
U.S.$134,050

Median annual wage, all workers. U.S. jobs +7.7% by 2035. Typical entry: bachelor's degree.

BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025; Employment Projections 2025-35. Careers from the federal major-to-occupation crosswalk.

What families pay at UH, by income

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How much do UH Computer Systems Analysis graduates earn?

Computer Systems Analysis graduates of University of Houston earn a median $82,416 four years after graduating and $55,565 one year after. The U.S. median for Computer Systems Analysis graduates across 12 colleges is $80,866.

How much debt do UH Computer Systems Analysis graduates have?

The median federal loan debt for Computer Systems Analysis graduates of University of Houston is $24,990, about 30% of their median earnings four years out. Nationally the median is $23,866.

Where does UH rank for Computer Systems Analysis in Texas?

Of 2 Texas colleges reporting Computer Systems Analysis graduate earnings, University of Houston ranks 2nd. The highest is Texas Christian University at $121,734.

What jobs do Computer Systems Analysis graduates get?

A common career is computer systems analysts, with a median wage of $113,440 in the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX area and $105,850 nationally. Others include software quality assurance analysts and testers and computer network architects.

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