Nursing at Houston Christian University
What traits are you looking for in a school for Nursing, 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 is located in Houston, TX.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 72 nursing degrees were awarded at Houston Christian University.
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Online & Distance Learning at Houston Christian University
Distance learning is available at Houston Christian University. Of 4,276 students, 1,198 (28%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 896 (21%) took at least some classes online.
Nursing Rankings at Houston Christian University
These rankings give you a sense of how Houston Christian University’s Nursing program against peer institutions.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Texas | #41 of 111 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southwest (Region) | #58 of 192 |
| Best Value | Texas | #80 of 106 |
| Best Value | Southwest (Region) | #139 of 183 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #551 of 1,918 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1269 of 1,878 |
Earnings for Nursing Graduates from Houston Christian University
Those who finish Houston Christian University’s Nursing program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $70,241 |
| 2 years | $69,770 |
| 3 years | $73,176 |
| 4 years | $79,573 |
| 5 years | $94,329 |
Is this above or below average for the school? Four years out, Nursing graduates from Houston Christian University earn a median of $79,573, compared with $61,133 for all Houston Christian University graduates — about 30% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Nursing graduates from Houston Christian University stands at $25,394.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the student demographics for Nursing graduates at Houston Christian University, by degree type.
Across all degree levels, Nursing graduates at Houston Christian University are 82% women (59) and 18% men (13).
Nursing Bachelor’s Program at Houston Christian University
Of the 48 bachelor’s nursing graduates at Houston Christian University, 75% were women (36) and 25% were men (12).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Nursing bachelor’s degree recipients at Houston Christian University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 8 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 22 |
| Black / African American | 6 |
| Asian | 9 |
| International (Nonresident) | 2 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Minority students account for 77% of Nursing bachelor’s degree recipients at Houston Christian University, above the national average of 43%.*
Nursing Master’s Program at Houston Christian University
Of the 24 master’s nursing graduates at Houston Christian University, 96% were women (23) and 4% were men (1).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Nursing master’s degree recipients at Houston Christian University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 7 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 7 |
| Black / African American | 6 |
| Asian | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 1 |
| Unknown | 2 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 58% of Nursing master’s degree recipients at Houston Christian University, higher than the national average of 40%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific Nursing Concentrations at Houston Christian University
The Nursing program at Houston Christian University offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing | 71 |
| Family Practice Nursing | 1 |
Highest-Paying Careers for Nursing Graduates
Graduates of the Nursing program at Houston Christian University go on to a range of careers. Here are the highest-paying careers for Nursing graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Nurse Practitioners | $147,651 |
| Advanced Practice Psychiatric Nurses | $143,854 |
| Medical and Health Services Managers | $129,557 |
| Registered Nurses | $105,741 |
| Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary | $69,718 |
| Nurse Anesthetists | $66,747 |
| Critical Care Nurses | $65,103 |
| Acute Care Nurses | $56,247 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialists | $52,889 |
| Nurse Midwives | $36,174 |
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.