University of Houston-Clear Lake

What are the graduation rates for students at University of Houston-Clear Lake?

UHCL's reported six-year graduation rate is 52% for the measured first-time, full-time bachelor's-degree cohort. Its four-year rate is 34%. In practical terms, the difference shows that some students in that cohort finished after the fourth year but within six years.

These federal graduation-rate measures follow a defined entering cohort; they do not describe the completion experience of every UHCL student. In particular, the standard first-time cohort excludes students who transferred in, even though transfers are an important part of UHCL's enrollment. Part-time study and changes between institutions also complicate comparisons with an individual student's likely timeline.

UHCL's reported student retention rate is 74%. Retention tracks continued enrollment over a shorter period and is not the same as graduation. Applicants comparing programs should ask how many credits their degree requires, whether required courses are offered when they need them, and how accepted transfer credit affects their remaining semesters.

What is the earning potential for graduates at University of Houston-Clear Lake?

Federal College Scorecard field-of-study data show that reported earnings one year after completion vary considerably across UHCL fields. These are outcomes for measured former students in particular fields, not starting-salary offers or a prediction of what a new enrollee will earn.

Examples in the supplied one-year figures include $56,087 for computer science, $55,787 for management information systems, and $45,488 for general business or commerce. Reported figures are lower in some other fields, including $33,602 for psychology and $30,328 for communication and media studies. Differences should not be interpreted as the effect of the major alone: occupation, location, further study, work experience, and the mix of credentials in a reported field all matter.

College Scorecard earnings measures generally concern federally aided former students with earnings captured in administrative records; they do not represent every graduate. Students comparing fields should check the credential level, cohort, sample size, and later-year outcomes for the exact program of interest. One-year earnings are especially incomplete for fields where graduate study or professional licensure commonly follows a bachelor's degree.