Business & Commerce at University of Houston-Downtown
If you are interested in studying Business & Commerce, take a look at what University of Houston-Downtown. Get started with the following essential facts.
University of Houston-Downtown is located in Houston, TX.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 183 business & commerce degrees were awarded at University of Houston-Downtown.
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Online Class Availability at University of Houston-Downtown
Online coursework is an option at University of Houston-Downtown. Of 13,730 students, 4,905 (36%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 5,455 (40%) took at least some classes online.
Business & Commerce Rankings at University of Houston-Downtown
Rankings can help you compare University of Houston-Downtown’s Business & Commerce program to other colleges that offer this major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Texas | #21 of 47 |
| Best Value | Texas | #32 of 48 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southwest (Region) | #34 of 74 |
| Best Value | Southwest (Region) | #54 of 75 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #317 of 567 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #326 of 561 |
Earnings for Business & Commerce Graduates from University of Houston-Downtown
Those who finish University of Houston-Downtown’s Business & Commerce program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $41,419 |
| 2 years | $46,589 |
| 3 years | $48,715 |
| 4 years | $56,481 |
| 5 years | $63,971 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years out, Business & Commerce graduates from University of Houston-Downtown take home a median $56,481, compared with $59,692 for all University of Houston-Downtown graduates — about 5% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Business & Commerce graduates from University of Houston-Downtown stands at $24,000.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the student demographics for Business & Commerce graduates at University of Houston-Downtown, broken down by degree level.
Looking at the program as a whole, Business & Commerce graduates at University of Houston-Downtown are 70% women (128) and 30% men (55).
Business & Commerce Bachelor’s Program at University of Houston-Downtown
Of the 183 bachelor’s business & commerce degrees awarded at University of Houston-Downtown, 70% were women (128) and 30% were men (55).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Business & Commerce bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Houston-Downtown.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 31 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 87 |
| Black / African American | 47 |
| Asian | 7 |
| Two or More Races | 9 |
| International (Nonresident) | 1 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 82% of Business & Commerce bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Houston-Downtown, above the national average of 37%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific Business & Commerce Concentrations at University of Houston-Downtown
This Business & Commerce program at University of Houston-Downtown breaks down into more specific concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Business & Commerce | 183 |
Best-Paid Careers for Business & Commerce Graduates
Those who complete Business & Commerce program at University of Houston-Downtown pursue many career paths. Here are the top-paying careers for Business & Commerce graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Entertainment and Recreation Managers, Except Gambling | $170,172 |
| Loss Prevention Managers | $165,723 |
| Biofuels Production Managers | $164,096 |
| Geothermal Production Managers | $160,381 |
| Administrative Services Managers | $158,084 |
| Facilities Managers | $157,669 |
| Social and Community Service Managers | $156,089 |
| General and Operations Managers | $149,694 |
| Biomass Power Plant Managers | $146,025 |
| Chief Executives | $138,534 |
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.