by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at HCU. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #30 out of 91 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks HCU among the top schools in the country for health professions, placing at #1,167 out of 2,577 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Health Professions Schools | 1,167 of 2,577 |
| Best Health Professions Schools in Texas | 84 of 152 |
| Best Health Professions Schools in the Southwest Region | 117 of 254 |
The following degree levels are available for health professions at HCU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 65 |
| Master’s | 128 |
| Doctoral | 5 |
The health professions field at HCU includes the following specific majors. Choose a major for its full rankings, popularity, and outcomes:
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Houston Christian University awarded 65 bachelor’s degrees in health professions.
HCU holds a strong position among schools offering health professions at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #30 out of 91 schools by College Factual.
Health Professions students who finish a bachelor’s at HCU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $79,573 a year. This is above $61,133, the median for all majors at HCU.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at HCU, health professions graduates take on a median debt of $25,394 in student loans. This is lower than $25,601, the typical median for all majors at HCU.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $33,250 | $36,750 |
| Fees | $2,680 | $2,680 |
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Among recent graduates, 20% of health professions bachelor’s degrees went to men and 80% went to women.
The majority of health professions bachelor’s degree graduates at HCU were Hispanic or Latino. Roughly 48% 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 health professions.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 10 |
| Black or African American | 8 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 31 |
| White | 12 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 1 |
This program is also offered at the graduate level at HCU. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Health Professions | 128 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Health Professions | 5 |
