Top Ranked Programs
University of Houston-Downtown's program mix is anchored in Business, which accounts for 35% of degree output — a concentration that shapes the institution's overall earnings profile and employer connections in the Houston metro. Social Sciences represents 2% of graduates and other STEM fields accounts for 1%, rounding out an applied-professional portfolio across 38 programs serving roughly 3,280 students annually. The largest program by cohort is Interdisciplinary Studies with 722 graduates, followed by Business Administration (272 graduates) and Accounting (272 graduates). The strongest earnings outcomes cluster in applied and technical fields. Azimuth ranks Artificial Intelligence #176 nationally for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions, with graduates earning $72,528. Azimuth ranks Business Administration #168 nationally for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions, with graduates earning $69,712. Accounting adds further depth, with Azimuth ranking the program #134 nationally for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions and graduates earning $67,499. Interdisciplinary Studies combines strong enrollment scale with solid pay, making it a key driver of the institution's aggregate return. The program portfolio reflects University of Houston-Downtown's positioning as an access-oriented urban public university in one of the country's largest job markets. Business and applied-professional fields feed directly into Houston's finance, energy, and healthcare sectors — industries where supply and demand for college graduates remain favorable. Programs like Criminal Justice and Psychology, General serve large cohorts and connect graduates to stable local employment pathways. For details on how Azimuth evaluates programs, see the methodology overview.