by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of the program, including how many students graduate each year, the diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. See how HCU ranks among other schools offering degrees in nursing.
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HCU ranks competitively among schools offering nursing. Specifically, it ranked #551 out of 1,918 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #41 in Texas.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Texas | 41 |
| Best Nursing Master’s Degree Schools in Texas | 41 |
| Best Nursing Schools in Texas | 41 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 41 |
| Best Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region | 58 |
| Best Nursing Master’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region | 58 |
| Best Nursing Schools in the Southwest Region | 58 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 58 |
| Best Value Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Texas | 80 |
| Best Value Nursing Master’s Degree Schools in Texas | 80 |
| Best Value Nursing Schools in Texas | 80 |
| College Major Best Value | 80 |
During the most recent reporting year, Houston Christian University awarded 48 bachelor’s degrees in nursing.
Nursing students who finish a bachelor’s at HCU earn a median of $79,573 a year. This is higher than $61,133, the median for all majors at HCU.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at HCU, nursing students accumulate a median of $25,394 in student loans. This is lower than $25,601, the typical median for all majors at HCU.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $33,250 | $36,750 |
| Fees | $2,680 | $2,680 |
Read more about HCU tuition and fees.
For the most recent academic year available, 25% of nursing bachelor’s degrees went to men and 75% went to women.
The largest share of nursing bachelor’s degree graduates at HCU are Hispanic or Latino. About 46% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Houston Christian University with a bachelor’s in nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 9 |
| Black or African American | 6 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 22 |
| White | 8 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 1 |
For the most recent academic year available, 4% of nursing master’s degrees went to men and 96% went to women.
The largest share of nursing master’s degree graduates at HCU were Hispanic or Latino. Approximately 29% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Houston Christian University with a master’s in nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 6 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7 |
| White | 7 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Review the following statistics on the composition of the nursing majors at Houston Christian University.
This nursing program at HCU includes the following concentrations:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | 71 |
| Family Practice Nurse/Nursing | 1 |
HCU conferred 71 completions in registered nursing/registered nurse in the most recent reporting year — 82% to women and 18% to men. The most common background among these graduates was Hispanic or Latino (41%).
HCU granted 1 completion in family practice nurse/nursing in the most recent reporting year — 100% to women and 0% to men. The most common background among these graduates was Asian (100%).