# University of Houston-Downtown: Quality Control and Safety Technologies / Technicians (bachelor's)

Houston, TX. IPEDS 225432, CIP 15.07. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/university-of-houston-downtown/majors/quality-control-and-safety-technologies-technicians

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $51,840
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $58,535 (U.S. median for this major: $84,705 across 17 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $37,784 (U.S. median $25,604)
- Rank in TX: 1 of 1 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the U.S. median: -$26,170

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.75 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $58,535 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 | $9,439 | $44,835 | 1.8 years |
| 30-48k | $10,048 | $47,728 | 1.9 years |
| 48-75k | $11,247 | $53,423 | 2.1 years |
| 75-110k | $15,488 | $73,568 | 2.9 years |
| 110k+ | $19,380 | $92,055 | 3.7 years |

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

## Quality Control and Safety Technologies / Technicians at TX colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Houston-Downtown | $58,535 | $37,784 | $10,542 | 33% |

## Careers
- Occupational Health and Safety Specialists (SOC 19-5011): median wage $82,910 Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX, $79,660 TX, $90,150 U.S.; U.S. jobs 18.5% 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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