The University of Houston (StudentsReview) - Alumni College Reviews and salaries, job satisfaction, and comments

98 Alums took the salary survey

UHouston Alumni Salary over Time

The University of Houston Salary over time

UHouston Salaries

$65,711	Starting Annual Salary
$132,600	10 Year Annual Salary

Said that UHouston contributed

28.57%	75-100% to their career success
38.78%	50-75% to their career success
6.12%	25-50% to their career success
26.53%	0-25% to their career success

Had the employment status

17.35%	Self Employed
16.33%	Top Management
39.80%	White Collar workers
0.00%	Pink Collar workers
2.04%	Blue Collar workers
0.00%	Entry Level employees
23.47%	Unemployed.

Life Satisfaction

84.69%	Are satisfied with their current job.
81.63%	Said things are generally going well.
55.10%	Are still in the field they majored in in college.

Reputation & Preparedness

Help from Reputation	3.4
Preparedness for Real world	5.1

Most Frequently mentioned Graduate JobsManager (36), Engineer (19), President (17), Vice (11), Director (10),

% went on to Graduate or Professional Ed.41.7%

“... I do not feel that not having a MBA has been a hinderance to my advancement during my career ...Read full comment

“... The University of Houston has been the source of pride and joy during my life and the associations and friendships made there have been an asset i...Read full comment

“... If you are not on top of every aspect of your college career this is NOT the university for you ...Read full comment

“... For an engineering major, The University of Houston is THE IDEAL place because it attracts many major companies for co-ops, internships and perman...Read full comment

“... The older nontraditional students can offer excellent advice on many things about the real world, all you have to do is ask, again something tha...Read full comment

“... I love school, I love learning, but after a pretty awful spring semester juggling work, family, and really stupid feuds with arrogant old men ...Read full comment

“... The school's proximity to Houston is a big plus and opens up a lot of job opportunities ...Read full comment

“... Because the school is so apathetic you can find yourself in leadership positions very fast, which will be attractive to employers/grad schools .....Read full comment

“... Also, completely out of touch with the real world or what motivates people ...Read full comment

“... The regular non-academic staff is only interested in doing very little and getting paid a decent salary ...Read full comment

“... The fact that we are in such successful city, gives the University many opportunities to provide immediate feedback of what they are doing and hi...Read full comment

“... The only reason I have this job is the excellent career preparation from the Career Center, the networking from the organizations on campus, and ...Read full comment

“... - The only guaranteed way to get a parking spot is to buy expensive garage parking (now costs nearly $500 for two semesters; used to be cheaper)...Read full comment

“... instead of getting it in the classroom from someone who is paid to prepare me for my career ...Read full comment

“... Just wait till you get into the real world with your chosen professional field of endeavor ...Read full comment

“... The career placement services at this school are second to none ...Read full comment

“... I imagine when they hand out diplomas they hand you a mop and bucket to start out your fancy new career as a custodial engineer ...Read full comment

“... The students who are currently enrolled in Engineering are either serious about their career path or are promptly kicked out for poor grades ...Read full comment

“... And there are so many opportunites to gain real world experience working downtown, which is only two miles away ...Read full comment

“... Going here will be a huge disservice to your professional career ...Read full comment

“... Professors at college rarely ever have a real job on their resume, so don't expect them to know what you "should know" in the real world ...Read full comment

“... UH had no concept of career counseling or advice when I was there, so no help there getting into a field that would have been more lucrative ...Read full comment

“... If you are not on top of every aspect of your college career this is NOT the university for you ...Read full comment

“... UH gives you the opportunity to have great career exposure during your undergrad years (being in Houston) ...Read full comment

“... -Reality: I've attended 3 different colleges in my career and each one has its positives and negatives ...Read full comment

“... The students who are currently enrolled in Engineering are either serious about their career path or are promptly kicked out for poor grades ...Read full comment

“... You can also network with students to find job opportunities in a city that is an economic powerhouse ...Read full comment

“... I am a non-traditional student, meaning that I had a previous career, but left it in order to attain a degree in another field ...Read full comment

“... Consider carefully your career choice and plan a strategy to achieve your career goals ...Read full comment

“... The University of Houston prepares you for real world ...Read full comment

“... You can also network with students to find job opportunities in a city that is an economic powerhouse ...Read full comment

“... edu/cysp>, which is a certification program in nonprofit management; and my involvement with AH has opened doors to internships and incredible car...Read full comment

“... The University of Houston gave me the foundation and tools to successfully accomplish my career objectives to date ...Read full comment