# University of Houston-Clear Lake: Behavioral Sciences (bachelor's)

Houston, TX. IPEDS 225414, CIP 30.17. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/university-of-houston-clear-lake/majors/behavioral-sciences

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $32,986
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $51,151 (U.S. median for this major: $47,914 across 18 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $27,224 (U.S. median $26,865)
- Rank in TX: 1 of 1 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the U.S. median: +$3,237

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.61 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $51,151 minus $33,516 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in TX (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $7,330 | $33,791 | 1.9 years |
| 30-48k | $12,470 | $57,487 | 3.3 years |
| 48-75k | $19,458 | $89,701 | 5.1 years |
| 75-110k | $21,296 | $98,175 | 5.6 years |
| 110k+ | $21,898 | $100,950 | 5.7 years |

Method: https://educationguide.com/how-we-score#value

## Behavioral Sciences at TX colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Houston-Clear Lake | $51,151 | $27,224 | $15,563 | 52% |

## Careers
- Social and Community Service Managers (SOC 11-9151): median wage $76,780 Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX, $76,520 TX, $80,390 U.S.; U.S. jobs 7.2% by 2035
- Social Science Research Assistants (SOC 19-4061): median wage $49,000 Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX, $58,070 TX, $61,990 U.S.; U.S. jobs 5% by 2035

## Sources and years
- Earnings (4 yr): Treasury AY2017-2018, AY2018-2019 pooled earnings cohort measured in CY2022, CY2023, inflation adjusted to 2024 dollars; debt: NSLDS pooled AY2018-19, AY2019-20 cohort

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