# University of Houston: Computer Systems Analysis (bachelor's)

Houston, TX. IPEDS 225511, CIP 11.05. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/university-of-houston/majors/computer-systems-analysis

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $55,565
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $82,416 (U.S. median for this major: $80,866 across 12 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $24,990 (U.S. median $23,866)
- Rank in TX: 2 of 2 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the U.S. median: +$1,550

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.39 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $82,416 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 | $10,929 | $47,978 | 1.0 years |
| 30-48k | $10,220 | $44,866 | under 1 year |
| 48-75k | $12,528 | $54,998 | 1.1 years |
| 75-110k | $19,197 | $84,275 | 1.7 years |
| 110k+ | $23,811 | $104,530 | 2.1 years |

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

## Computer Systems Analysis at TX colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Texas Christian University | $121,734 | $20,750 | $36,660 | 86% |
| University of Houston | $82,416 | $24,990 | $14,276 | 65% |

## Careers
- Computer Systems Analysts (SOC 15-1211): median wage $113,440 Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX, $107,390 TX, $105,850 U.S.; U.S. jobs 7.9% by 2035
- Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers (SOC 15-1253): median wage $98,690 Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX, $101,850 TX, $104,300 U.S.; U.S. jobs 5.7% by 2035
- Computer Network Architects (SOC 15-1241): median wage $124,900 Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX, $133,310 TX, $134,050 U.S.; U.S. jobs 7.7% 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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