The Economic Impact

$3.126 billion – Is the total economic benefit the UH System has on the Houston area economy.

80% The percentage of UH students who remain in Houston for at least ten years after graduation.

920,000 Number of hours that UH students work in the surrounding communities each year.

$1.1 billion – New funds attracted annually to the Houston area through the operations, programs and events at UH.

24,000 – The number of local jobs generated by the UH System.

3,500+ – Is the number of Alumni that own their own company or are presidents of businesses or corporations.