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Quality Control Technology at University of Houston-Downtown
If you plan to study Quality Control Technology, you may want to check out the program at University of Houston-Downtown. Get started with the following essential facts.
University of Houston-Downtown is located in Houston, TX.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 19 quality control technology degrees were granted at University of Houston-Downtown.
Online & Distance Learning at University of Houston-Downtown
Online coursework is an option at University of Houston-Downtown. Among 13,730 students, 4,905 (36%) studied exclusively online and 5,455 (40%) took at least some classes online.
Quality Control Technology Rankings at University of Houston-Downtown
These rankings give you a sense of how University of Houston-Downtown’s Quality Control Technology program against other schools offering the same major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Texas | #9 of 11 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Texas | #10 of 11 |
| Best Value | Southwest (Region) | #12 of 14 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southwest (Region) | #13 of 14 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #36 of 47 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #44 of 46 |
Earnings for Quality Control Technology Graduates from University of Houston-Downtown
Students who complete University of Houston-Downtown’s Quality Control Technology program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $45,074 |
| 2 years | $58,673 |
| 3 years | $62,848 |
| 4 years | $63,064 |
| 5 years | $71,630 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? At the four-year mark, Quality Control Technology graduates from University of Houston-Downtown earn a median of $63,064, compared with $59,692 for all University of Houston-Downtown graduates — about 6% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Quality Control Technology graduates from University of Houston-Downtown comes in at $37,784.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the diversity of Quality Control Technology graduates at University of Houston-Downtown, broken down by degree level.
Looking at the program as a whole, Quality Control Technology graduates at University of Houston-Downtown are 11% women (2) and 89% men (17).
Quality Control Technology Bachelor’s Program at University of Houston-Downtown
Among the 19 bachelor’s quality control technology degrees awarded at University of Houston-Downtown, 11% were women (2) and 89% were men (17).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Quality Control Technology bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Houston-Downtown.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 2 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 13 |
| Black / African American | 3 |
| Asian | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 89% of Quality Control Technology bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Houston-Downtown, higher than the national average of 20%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific Quality Control Technology Concentrations at University of Houston-Downtown
This Quality Control Technology program at University of Houston-Downtown includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Industrial Safety Technology | 19 |
Top-Paying Careers for Quality Control Technology Graduates
Graduates of the Quality Control Technology program at University of Houston-Downtown pursue many career paths. Here are the highest-paying careers for Quality Control Technology graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Nanotechnology Engineering Technologists and Technicians | $88,689 |
| Environmental Engineering Technologists and Technicians | $77,085 |
| Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians | $50,036 |
| Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers | $42,864 |
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.