Published cost of attendance is $26,185. After need-based aid, low-income families pay approximately $10,929, middle-income families pay around $12,528, higher-income families pay approximately $23,811.
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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) | $26,185 |
| Tuition and Fees | $22,547 |
| Room and Board | $11,286 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,430 |
| Average Financial Aid (Grants and Scholarships) | -$11,909 |
| Average Net Price (What Families Pay) | $14,276 |
| Family Income | Net Price |
|---|---|
| $0–30k | $10,929 |
| $30–48k | $10,220 |
| $48–75k | $12,528 |
| $75–110k | $19,197 |
| $110k+ | $23,811 |
Published cost of attendance is $26,185. After need-based aid, low-income families pay approximately $10,929, middle-income families pay around $12,528, higher-income families pay approximately $23,811. Azimuth ranks University of Houston #226 for post-graduation affordability among nonprofit four-year institutions, in the 84.2 percentile. Median federal student loan debt at graduation is $18,194; families using Parent PLUS borrow a median of $18,072. For a graduate at the institution's median four-year earnings of $68,091, median federal debt projects to a monthly payment of about $206 under standard ten-year repayment. For personalized projections across earnings scenarios, use Azimuth's Financial GPS tool.
How much students borrow and whether debt is manageable given outcomes.
Debt is well below typical first-year earnings — generally considered very manageable.
How cost compares to graduate earnings and value added.
Graduates of University of Houston earn median earnings of $68,091 four years after enrollment, placing University of Houston in the 71.9 percentile for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions. That figure sits above the $65,228 median at comparable institutions (same control and size band). Graduates earn about $12,021 more than similar students at comparable institutions, placing the university in the 88.9 percentile for earnings beyond expectations among nonprofit four-year institutions. Azimuth ranks University of Houston #312 for return on investment among nonprofit four-year institutions. Low-income graduates earn median earnings of $60,200 on a historical ten-year Scorecard measure not yet updated to the four-year horizon, placing this cohort in the 86.2 percentile for low-income graduate earnings among nonprofit four-year institutions. The earnings pattern reflects University of Houston's strength in applied and professional fields. Business is the dominant program family, with Business accounting for 28% of degrees, Engineering for 7%, and Social Sciences for 6%. Business Administration combines the largest cohort scale with strong earnings, making it a key driver of the university's overall return profile. Azimuth ranks Psychology, General #115 among nonprofit four-year institutions , with 605 graduates earning median earnings of $52,892 four years after enrollment. Azimuth ranks Business Administration #92 among nonprofit four-year institutions, with 543 graduates earning median earnings of $73,125. Azimuth ranks Finance #74 among nonprofit four-year institutions with 412 graduates earning median earnings of $78,009, while Kinesiology ranks #70 among nonprofit four-year institutions with median earnings of $53,483. The Bauer College of Business offers joint degrees and specialized tracks in data analytics and data management, per the curriculum page — pathways that correspond to the strong applied-business earnings the data reflects.
