by our College Data Analytics TeamThis overview covers the essential stats on Abilene Christian University Graduate School, including its rankings, graduate degree programs, diversity, and more. Use the following list to jump to the section on the page with details on that topic.
College Factual began producing its annual Best Quality Schools rankings as a means to assist students in finding top-quality graduate colleges and universities that are invested in preparing their students for their future endeavors. These rankings are based on components such as post-graduation earnings of students, accumulated student debt of graduates, how much in demand the school is, and faculty and student diversity.
Out of the 1,618 colleges and universities analyzed in College Factual’s 2027 Best Master’s Degree Schools in the U.S. ranking, Abilene Christian University took the #581 spot. Abilene Christian also ranked #29 for Best Master’s Degree Schools in Texas.
Of the 892 institutions of higher learning that were examined in the 2027 Best Doctorate Schools in the United States ranking, Abilene Christian came in at #485. For the Best Doctorate Degree Schools in Texas, Abilene Christian came in at #25.
### Best Graduate Certificate Schools RankingAbilene Christian ranked #376 in College Factual’s 2027 Best Graduate Certificate Schools in the United States ranking, out of 737 schools. In addition, Abilene Christian took the #20 spot for Best Graduate Certificate Schools in Texas.
Abilene Christian University was the school of choice for 1,956 graduate students in the last year for which we have data. College Factual looked at the demographics of these students to determine how diverse the population is. Here is what we found.
Athough the male-female ratio may vary depending on the degree program, 74.5% of the total graduate students at Abilene Christian are women and 25.5% are men.
Of all the graduate students at Abilene Christian, around 44.1% belong to a racial-ethnic minority group. Abilene Christian is popular with people from outside the United States, too. International students make up 2.4% of the graduate student population. The chart below shows the breakdown of graduate student demographics at the school. You can click on it for a more detailed view.
Data on the average tuition and fees for full-time graduate students at the school is not available.
The typical graduate student at Abilene Christian who borrowed carries a median debt of $23,772.
After earning their master’s degree from Abilene Christian, graduates go on to jobs with an average early-career salary of $73,004.
Post-master’s certificate recipients from Abilene Christian earn an average early-career salary of $68,059.
Yearly salaries vary depending on the field of study, but the table below shows the highest-earning graduate fields of study at Abilene Christian based on the early-career earnings of recent graduates.
| Graduate Field of Study | Avg Early-Career Salary |
|---|---|
| Nursing | $122,705 |
| Accounting | $91,347 |
| Other Interdisciplinary Studies | $85,202 |
| Business Administration & Management | $81,656 |
| Rehabilitation Professions | $74,437 |
| Peace Studies & Conflict Resolution | $66,500 |
| Educational Administration | $65,522 |
| Communication Sciences | $64,715 |
| Clinical & Counseling Psychology | $61,884 |
| Social Work | $57,585 |
Abilene Christian University is a private not-for-profit institution located in Abilene, Texas. The location of the school is great for students who enjoy the amenities of city life. Get more details about the location of Abilene Christian University.
Contact details for Abilene Christian are given below.
| Contact Details | |
|---|---|
| Phone: | 325-674-2000 |
| Website: | www.acu.edu |
| Facebook: | www.facebook.com/abilenechristian |
| Twitter: | www.twitter.com/acuedu |
84.1% of the graduate students at Abilene Christian University took at least one class online. For that same period, 79.2% of grad students took all of their classes online.
Only the degree programs in which master’s degrees were awarded are listed here.
| Masters Degree Program | Annual Graduates | Avg Early-Career Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Accounting | 5 | $91,347 |
| Allied Health Professions | 4 | — |
| Biblical Studies | 1 | — |
| Business Administration & Management | 52 | — |
| Clinical & Counseling Psychology | 14 | $61,884 |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science | 6 | — |
| Communication & Media Studies | 7 | — |
| Communication Sciences | 38 | $64,715 |
| Computer Information Systems | 6 | — |
| Dietetics & Nutrition Services | 8 | — |
| Educational Administration | 21 | $65,522 |
| General Education | 12 | — |
| General English Literature | 3 | — |
| Health & Physical Education | 4 | — |
| Health/Medical Admin Services | 16 | — |
| Mental & Social Health Services | 106 | — |
| Missionary Studies | 1 | — |
| Other Interdisciplinary Studies | 15 | $85,202 |
| Pastoral Specialized Ministries | 13 | — |
| Peace Studies & Conflict Resolution | 9 | $63,815 |
| Rehabilitation Professions | 25 | — |
| Social Work | 8 | $57,585 |
| Theological & Ministerial Studies | 18 | — |
As with the master’s degree programs, only the programs that awarded doctorate degrees are shown here.
| Doctorate Degree Program | Annual Graduates | Avg Early-Career Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Educational Administration | 86 | — |
| Pastoral Specialized Ministries | 5 | — |
The programs below are those in which the school awarded a graduate certificate.
| Graduate Certificate Program | Annual Graduates | Avg Early-Career Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Business Administration & Management | 2 | — |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science | 6 | — |
| Computer Information Systems | 6 | — |
| Health/Medical Admin Services | 11 | — |
| Pastoral Specialized Ministries | 5 | — |
| Peace Studies & Conflict Resolution | 12 | — |
Listed here are the programs in which Abilene Christian University awarded a professional degree.
| Professional Degree Program | Annual Graduates | Avg Early-Career Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Nursing | 13 | — |
| Rehabilitation Professions | 10 | — |
Footnotes
*The racial-ethnic minorities count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the racial-ethnic minorities percentage.
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