Associate's Degree
History at University of Houston-Clear Lake
Houston, Texas · See History nationally
Strong return
+$30,271 over 10 years
For graduates of History at University of Houston-Clear Lake.
Graduate earnings clearly outpace the cost and debt — this degree pays back quickly.
By credential level
| Major | Credential | Earnings (5 yr) | Median debt | 10-yr ROI | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| History | Certificate | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| History | Associate's | $51,823 | $18,750 | +80% | Strong return |
History at other colleges
How the same major’s ROI compares elsewhere.
| # | College | Credential | Earnings (5 yr) | Median debt | 10-yr ROI | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | CUNY Brooklyn College Brooklyn, NY | Associate's | $63,697 | — | +2,913% | Strong return |
| 2 | Amherst College Amherst, MA | Associate's | $158,858 | — | +2,336% | Strong return |
| 3 | CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice New York, NY | Associate's | $58,766 | — | +2,049% | Strong return |
| 4 | CUNY Hunter College New York, NY | Associate's | $64,752 | $13,000 | +1,745% | Strong return |
| 5 | CUNY Queens College Queens, NY | Associate's | $65,641 | $12,500 | +1,495% | Strong return |
| 6 | Rice University Houston, TX | Associate's | $85,817 | — | +1,426% | Strong return |
| 7 | Harvard University Cambridge, MA | Associate's | $94,015 | $12,721 | +1,046% | Strong return |
| 8 | Vanderbilt University Nashville, TN | Associate's | $88,187 | $16,514 | +1,045% | Strong return |
| 9 | CUNY Lehman College Bronx, NY | Associate's | $54,924 | $12,897 | +803% | Strong return |
| 10 | College of Staten Island CUNY Staten Island, NY | Associate's | $60,004 | $17,354 | +758% | Strong return |
Other majors at University of Houston-Clear Lake
| Major | Credential | Earnings (5 yr) | Median debt | 10-yr ROI | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Educational Administration and Supervision | Master's | $87,694 | — | +1,272% | Strong return |
| Computer Engineering | Associate's | $90,291 | $15,500 | +1,132% | Strong return |
| Management Information Systems and Services | Associate's | $79,997 | — | +1,024% | Strong return |
| Business/Commerce, General | Associate's | $85,375 | $18,812 | +963% | Strong return |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Certificate | $104,040 | $25,790 | +724% | Strong return |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | Associate's | $67,590 | — | +626% | Strong return |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | Certificate | $95,231 | $31,778 | +580% | Strong return |
| Accounting and Related Services | Associate's | $69,429 | $18,006 | +548% | Strong return |
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Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard. ROI is computed by Degree Return — see how. Read the methodology. Data as of 2024.