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Computer Information Systems at University of Houston-Clear Lake

If you plan to study Computer Information Systems, consider the program at University of Houston-Clear Lake. Get started with the following essential facts.

University of Houston-Clear Lake sits in Houston, TX.

In the most recent year for which we have data, 59 computer information systems degrees were awarded at University of Houston-Clear Lake.

Online & Distance Learning at University of Houston-Clear Lake

Distance learning is available at University of Houston-Clear Lake. Of 8,137 students, 1,461 (18%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 2,933 (36%) took at least some classes online.

Computer Information Systems Rankings at University of Houston-Clear Lake

Use these rankings to compare University of Houston-Clear Lake’s Computer Information Systems program to other colleges that offer this major.

Bachelor’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Value	Texas	#32 of 58
Best Schools (Quality)	Texas	#45 of 57
Best Value	Southwest (Region)	#45 of 90
Best Schools (Quality)	Southwest (Region)	#75 of 90
Best Value	Nationwide	#360 of 827
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#700 of 839

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Value	Texas	#32 of 58
Best Schools (Quality)	Texas	#45 of 57
Best Value	Southwest (Region)	#45 of 90
Best Schools (Quality)	Southwest (Region)	#75 of 90
Best Value	Nationwide	#360 of 827
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#700 of 839

Earnings for Computer Information Systems Graduates from University of Houston-Clear Lake

Graduates of University of Houston-Clear Lake’s Computer Information Systems program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
1 year	$48,289
2 years	$45,696
3 years	$47,090
4 years	$51,160
5 years	$56,953

How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years out, Computer Information Systems graduates from University of Houston-Clear Lake take home a median $51,160, compared with $59,411 for all University of Houston-Clear Lake graduates — about 14% lower than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

Median student loan debt for Computer Information Systems graduates from University of Houston-Clear Lake comes in at $28,143.

Student Demographics & Diversity

The following sections describe the composition of Computer Information Systems graduates at University of Houston-Clear Lake, by degree type.

Across all degree levels, Computer Information Systems graduates at University of Houston-Clear Lake are 27% women (16) and 73% men (43).

Computer Information Systems Bachelor’s Program at University of Houston-Clear Lake

Of the 42 bachelor’s computer information systems degrees awarded at University of Houston-Clear Lake, 17% were women (7) and 83% were men (35).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Computer Information Systems bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Houston-Clear Lake.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	19
Hispanic / Latino	11
Black / African American	3
Asian	5
Two or More Races	1
International (Nonresident)	2
Unknown	1

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 48% of Computer Information Systems bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Houston-Clear Lake, higher than the national average of 47%.*

Computer Information Systems Master’s Program at University of Houston-Clear Lake

Of the 17 master’s computer information systems graduates at University of Houston-Clear Lake, 53% were women (9) and 47% were men (8).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Computer Information Systems master’s degree recipients at University of Houston-Clear Lake.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
Hispanic / Latino	1
International (Nonresident)	16

Minority students account for 6% of Computer Information Systems master’s degree recipients at University of Houston-Clear Lake, lower than the national average of 16%.*

*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.

More Specific Computer Information Systems Concentrations at University of Houston-Clear Lake

This Computer Information Systems program at University of Houston-Clear Lake offers more specialized concentrations:

Concentration	Graduates
General Computer Science	35
Information Technology	24

Top-Paying Careers for Computer Information Systems Graduates

Students who finish Computer Information Systems program at University of Houston-Clear Lake pursue many career paths. Here are the top-paying careers for Computer Information Systems majors, ordered by median annual salary:

Occupation	Nationwide Median Wage
Computer and Information Systems Managers	$175,079
Computer Occupations, All Other	$159,837
Health Informatics Specialists	$156,714
Database Architects	$148,480
Document Management Specialists	$147,490
Business Intelligence Analysts	$143,840
Information Security Engineers	$142,543
Computer Systems Engineers/Architects	$140,795
Information Technology Project Managers	$124,655
Blockchain Engineers	$123,667

References

• IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
• U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
• O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
• National Center for Education Statistics

More about our data sources and methodologies.