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Bachelor's-10% vs national median305 grads tracked

Computer Software and Media Applications at University of Houston

Ranked 16th of 23 bachelor's programs in Computer Software and Media Applications by 5-year earnings.

Median · 1 year out
$41,695
middle 50%: $29,662 – $53,829
Median · 5 years out
$60,292
middle 50%: $48,761 – $76,840
Median · 10 years out
n/a
not enough graduates to report

Salary trajectory

Median earnings vs the national median for Computer Software and Media Applications (bachelor's) graduates.

This program (median)National median, same major & degreeMiddle 50% of graduates

Graduates of University of Houston's bachelor's program in Computer Software and Media Applications earn a median $41,695 one year after graduating, rising to $60,292 by year five. Five years out, earnings run 10% below the national median of $67,066 for this field, ranking 16th of 23 reporting programs.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau PSEO, release V4.13.0 2025Q4. Earnings are for graduates working in covered states; figures are medians in nominal dollars.

Will the degree pay for itself?

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Assumes a 6.5% APR loan and this program's median salary trajectory (interpolated between years 1, 5 and 10).

Paid off in
7.1 yrs
≈ $8,125 total interest

Same major at other universities

University of Wisconsin - Stout
$68,203 · 5 yrs out
Texas A&M University
$67,066 · 5 yrs out
University of Wisconsin - Stevens Point
$65,864 · 5 yrs out
Montana Technological University
$65,307 · 5 yrs out
Utah Valley University
$65,132 · 5 yrs out
College of Charleston
$60,442 · 5 yrs out
Northwest Missouri State University
$58,934 · 5 yrs out
Illinois State University
$54,888 · 5 yrs out
DePaul University
$53,626 · 5 yrs out
Purdue University Northwest
$49,073 · 5 yrs out
University of North Carolina Asheville
$49,035 · 5 yrs out
Dakota State University
$47,892 · 5 yrs out

Other majors at University of Houston

Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services (Doctorate)
$159,652 · 5 yrs out
Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration (Doctorate)
$159,195 · 5 yrs out
Health Professions and Related Programs (Doctorate)
$146,697 · 5 yrs out
Legal Professions and Studies (Doctorate)
$145,471 · 5 yrs out
Law (Doctorate)
$145,471 · 5 yrs out
Engineering (Doctorate)
$139,316 · 5 yrs out
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (Doctorate)
$138,576 · 5 yrs out
Legal Professions and Studies (Master's)
$133,590 · 5 yrs out
Physical Sciences (Master's)
$131,541 · 5 yrs out
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services (Master's)
$130,568 · 5 yrs out
Health Professions and Related Programs (Doctorate)
$125,035 · 5 yrs out
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (Master's)
$124,247 · 5 yrs out

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