University of Houston-Clear Lake— Earnings & Cost Trends
Graduate Earnings
$59,004
in 2021+24% since 2008
Median Graduate Earnings Over Time
Net Price (Annual Cost) Over Time
Graduation Rate Over Time
Key Insights
- •Earnings grew 24% since 2008 — graduates are earning more over time
- •Net price increased 18% since 2016
- •Graduation rate declined by 0 percentage points since 2021
Year-by-Year Data
| Year | Earnings | Net Price | Grad Rate | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | — | — | — | $8,000 |
| 1999 | — | — | — | $6,500 |
| 2000 | — | — | — | $5,500 |
| 2001 | — | — | — | $5,500 |
| 2002 | — | — | — | $5,500 |
| 2003 | — | — | — | $6,744 |
| 2004 | — | — | — | $7,275 |
| 2005 | — | — | — | $7,533 |
| 2006 | — | — | — | $8,944 |
| 2007 | — | — | — | $10,234 |
| 2008 | $47,600 | — | — | $10,500 |
| 2009 | — | — | — | $11,000 |
| 2010 | $47,800 | — | — | $11,100 |
| 2011 | — | — | — | $11,670 |
| 2012 | $46,900 | — | — | $11,659 |
| 2013 | $46,600 | — | — | $12,140 |
| 2014 | $47,100 | — | — | $12,500 |
| 2015 | $47,900 | — | — | $12,500 |
| 2016 | — | $13,185 | — | $12,500 |
| 2017 | — | $14,411 | — | $12,516 |
| 2018 | — | $13,055 | — | $13,750 |
| 2019 | — | $12,466 | — | $14,000 |
| 2020 | — | $10,612 | — | $13,560 |
| 2021 | $59,004 | $15,001 | 52% | $13,548 |
| 2022 | — | $15,502 | 53% | — |
| 2023 | — | $17,774 | 54% | — |
| 2024 | — | $11,056 | 51% | — |
| 2025 | — | $15,563 | 52% | — |