Median Earnings (1yr)
$58,604
95th percentile (60th in TX)
Sample Size
20
Limited data

Earnings Distribution

How Houston Christian University graduates compare to all programs nationally

Houston Christian University graduates earn $59k, placing them in the 95th percentile of all teacher education and professional development, specific subject areas bachelors programs nationally.

Earnings Over Time

How earnings evolve from 1 year to 4 years after graduation

Earnings trajectories vary significantly. Some programs show strong early returns that plateau; others start lower but accelerate. Consider where you want to be at year 4, not just year 1.

Compare to Similar Programs in Texas

Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas bachelors's programs at peer institutions in Texas (40 total in state)

SchoolEarnings (1yr)Earnings (4yr)Median DebtDebt/Earnings
Houston Christian University$58,604$53,174
Texas Christian University$57,665$52,756$26,5000.46
Baylor University$53,201$51,043$27,0000.51
Saint Edward's University$52,758$51,133$26,0000.49
University of Mary Hardin-Baylor$52,133$48,568$27,0000.52
Abilene Christian University$51,360$53,941$27,0000.53
National Median$43,082$26,2210.61

Other Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas Programs in Texas

Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across Texas schools

SchoolIn-State TuitionEarnings (1yr)Debt
Texas Christian University
Fort Worth
$57,220$57,665$26,500
Baylor University
Waco
$54,844$53,201$27,000
Saint Edward's University
Austin
$51,384$52,758$26,000
University of Mary Hardin-Baylor
Belton
$33,150$52,133$27,000
Abilene Christian University
Abilene
$42,380$51,360$27,000

About This Data

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (October 2025 release)

Population: Graduates who received federal financial aid (Title IV grants or loans). At Houston Christian University, approximately 54% of students receive Pell grants. Students who did not receive federal aid are not included in these figures.

Earnings: Median earnings from IRS W-2 data for graduates who are employed and not enrolled in further education, measured 1 year after completion. Earnings are pre-tax and include wages, salaries, and self-employment income.

Debt: Median cumulative federal loan debt at graduation. Does not include private loans or Parent PLUS loans borrowed on behalf of students.

Sample Size: Based on 20 graduates with reported earnings and 18 graduates with debt data. Small samples may not be representative.