Education at Houston Christian University
What traits are you looking for in a school for Education, consider the program at Houston Christian University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Houston Christian University sits in Houston, TX.
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Studying Online at Houston Christian University
Distance learning is available at Houston Christian University. Of 4,276 students, 1,198 (28%) studied exclusively online and 896 (21%) took at least some classes online.
Education Rankings at Houston Christian University
These rankings give you a sense of how Houston Christian University’s Education program against peer institutions.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Texas | #60 of 101 |
| Best Value | Texas | #75 of 102 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southwest (Region) | #89 of 171 |
| Best Value | Southwest (Region) | #135 of 170 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #848 of 1,611 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1042 of 1,591 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Texas | #60 of 101 |
| Best Value | Texas | #75 of 102 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southwest (Region) | #89 of 171 |
| Best Value | Southwest (Region) | #135 of 170 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #848 of 1,611 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1042 of 1,591 |
Earnings for Education Graduates from Houston Christian University
Graduates of Houston Christian University’s Education program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $53,407 |
| 2 years | $51,894 |
| 3 years | $51,897 |
| 4 years | $58,346 |
| 5 years | $60,040 |
How does this compare to the school overall? At the four-year mark, Education graduates from Houston Christian University take home a median $58,346, compared with $61,133 for all Houston Christian University graduates — about 5% lower than the school-wide median.
Top-Paying Careers for Education Graduates
Graduates of the Education program at Houston Christian University go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks the best-paid careers for Education majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary | $129,049 |
| Family and Consumer Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary | $99,604 |
| Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education | $99,352 |
| Education Teachers, Postsecondary | $98,329 |
| Teaching Assistants, Special Education | $96,801 |
| Education Administrators, All Other | $91,340 |
| Teaching Assistants, Preschool, Elementary, Middle, and Secondary School, Except Special Education | $89,337 |
| Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary | $86,398 |
| Special Education Teachers, All Other | $86,208 |
| Teachers and Instructors, All Other | $83,682 |
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.