Published cost of attendance is $20,749. After need-based aid, low-income families pay approximately $9,439, middle-income families pay around $11,247, higher-income families pay approximately $19,380.
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Net prices are averages and may vary. Based on federal data for first-time, full-time students receiving aid.
| Cost Category | Amount |
|---|---|
| Total Cost of Attendance (Sticker Price) | $20,749 |
| Tuition and Fees | $17,548 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,300 |
| Average Financial Aid (Grants and Scholarships) | -$10,207 |
| Average Net Price (What Families Pay) | $10,542 |
| Family Income | Net Price |
|---|---|
| $0–30k | $9,439 |
| $30–48k | $10,048 |
| $48–75k | $11,247 |
| $75–110k | $15,488 |
| $110k+ | $19,380 |
Published cost of attendance is $20,749. After need-based aid, low-income families pay approximately $9,439, middle-income families pay around $11,247, higher-income families pay approximately $19,380. Azimuth ranks University of Houston-Downtown #110 for post-graduation affordability among nonprofit four-year institutions, in the 92.3 percentile. Median federal student loan debt at graduation is $18,750; families using Parent PLUS borrow a median of $10,000. For a graduate at the institution's median four-year earnings of $60,550, median federal debt projects to a monthly payment of about $212 under standard ten-year repayment. For personalized projections across earnings scenarios, use Azimuth's Financial GPS tool.
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How cost compares to graduate earnings and value added.
Graduates of University of Houston-Downtown earn median 4-year earnings of $60,550, placing the institution in the 45.9 percentile for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions. Graduates earn about $9,613 more than similar students at comparable institutions, placing University of Houston-Downtown in the 85.1 percentile for earnings beyond expectations among nonprofit four-year institutions. Azimuth ranks University of Houston-Downtown #540 for return on investment among nonprofit four-year institutions — in the 63.6 percentile for return on investment among nonprofit four-year institutions.
The earnings pattern reflects University of Houston-Downtown's concentration in Business fields, which account for 35% of graduates. Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other is the largest program with 722 graduates earning median earnings of $59,924, and Azimuth ranks the program #14 nationally among nonprofit four-year institutions . Azimuth ranks Business Administration, Management and Operations #167 nationally among nonprofit four-year institutions with 272 graduates earning $69,712, and Accounting and Related Services ranks #137 nationally with 272 graduates earning median 4-year earnings of $67,499.
