by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at UH. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #6 out of 37 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates UH among the top schools in the country for engineering, coming in at #85 out of 678 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Engineering Schools | 85 of 678 |
| Best Engineering Schools in Texas | 6 of 49 |
| Best Engineering Schools in the Southwest Region | 6 of 74 |
The table below lists every degree level available for engineering at UH, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 549 |
| Master’s | 433 |
| Doctoral | 82 |
This engineering area of study at UH includes the following specific majors. Follow a link for the major’s detailed rankings and outcomes:
During the most recent reporting year, University of Houston conferred 549 bachelor’s degrees in engineering.
UH ranks competitively among schools offering engineering at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #6 out of 37 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Engineering Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Texas | 6 |
| Best Engineering Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region | 7 |
| Best Engineering Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 82 |
Engineering graduates with a bachelor’s degree from UH go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $88,208 a year. This is higher than $66,496, the median for all majors at UH.
To complete a bachelor’s at UH, engineering graduates take on a median debt of $20,455 in student loans. This is below $21,255, the typical median for all majors at UH.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,685 | $21,515 |
| Fees | $1,032 | $1,032 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 72% of engineering bachelor’s degrees went to men and 28% went to women.
The largest share of engineering bachelor’s degree graduates at UH are Hispanic or Latino. About 36% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Houston with a bachelor’s in engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 135 |
| Black or African American | 30 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 196 |
| White | 108 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 38 |
| Other Races | 42 |
This program is also offered at the graduate level at UH. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Engineering | 433 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Engineering | 82 |
