# University of Houston-Clear Lake: Computer Engineering (bachelor's)

Houston, TX. IPEDS 225414, CIP 14.09. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/university-of-houston-clear-lake/majors/computer-engineering

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $63,751
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $79,710 (U.S. median for this major: $106,788 across 180 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $22,238 (U.S. median $24,500)
- Rank in TX: 8 of 10 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the TX median for this major (10 colleges, $99,243): -$19,533
- Versus the U.S. median: -$27,078

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.61 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $79,710 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 | under 1 year |
| 30-48k | $12,470 | $57,487 | 1.2 years |
| 48-75k | $19,458 | $89,701 | 1.9 years |
| 75-110k | $21,296 | $98,175 | 2.1 years |
| 110k+ | $21,898 | $100,950 | 2.2 years |

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

## Computer Engineering at TX colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Texas A&M University-College Station | $127,042 | $22,816 | $21,315 | 84% |
| The University of Texas at Dallas | $112,666 | $21,000 | $18,267 | 76% |
| University of North Texas | $109,151 | $23,235 | $15,649 | 61% |
| University of Houston | $107,283 | $21,582 | $14,276 | 65% |
| The University of Texas at Arlington | $105,871 | $20,833 | $13,951 | 54% |
| Texas Tech University | $92,615 | $27,000 | $19,070 | 69% |
| The University of Texas at San Antonio | $87,983 | $26,947 | $10,836 | 53% |
| University of Houston-Clear Lake | $79,710 | $22,238 | $15,563 | 52% |
| St. Mary's University | $78,406 | not reported | $21,145 | 59% |
| The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley | $77,097 | $16,055 | $4,831 | 51% |

## Careers
- Computer hardware engineer (SOC 17-2060): median wage $137,740 Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX, $163,860 TX, $161,740 U.S.; U.S. jobs 9.1% by 2035
- Software Developers (SOC 15-1252): median wage $129,440 Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX, $132,150 TX, $135,980 U.S.; U.S. jobs 10.2% by 2035
- Architectural and Engineering Managers (SOC 11-9041): median wage $172,020 Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX, $171,370 TX, $171,270 U.S.; U.S. jobs 5.5% 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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