by our College Data Analytics TeamWant the scoop on Freed-Hardeman University Graduate School? We’ve put together a comprehensive report on the school that covers what degree programs FHU offers, if the school is ranked, how diverse it is, and much more. Use the following list to jump to the section on the page with details on that topic.
College Factual began publishing its yearly rankings to help students identify graduate schools that put a high emphasis on educational quality as well as helping students succeed. Factors that go into these rankings include how much money students make after graduation, the number of FTE students per instructor, and how much debt students take on to attend the school.
Out of a field of 1,618 colleges and universities considered in the 2027 Best Master’s Degree Schools in the U.S. ranking, Freed-Hardeman University landed the #901 spot. For the Best Master’s Degree Schools in Tennessee, FHU came in at #18.
FHU was ranked #538 in the 2027 Best Doctorate Schools in the United States ranking out of the 892 schools that were included in the ranking. In addition, FHU took the #13 spot for Best Doctorate Degree Schools in Tennessee.
### Best Graduate Certificate Schools RankingOut of 737 schools analyzed in the 2027 Best Graduate Certificate Schools in the United States ranking, FHU came in at #534. In addition, FHU took the #10 spot for Best Graduate Certificate Schools in Tennessee.
For the last year in which we have data, 433 graduate students decided that Freed-Hardeman University was the best place for them. 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, 68.8% of the total graduate students at FHU are women and 31.2% are men.
About 46.7% of the graduate students who attend FHU are from a racial-ethnic minority group*. The chart below shows the breakdown of graduate student demographics at the school. You can click on it for a more detailed view.
The average tuition and fees for full-time graduate students is not available due to a lack of data.
The typical graduate student at FHU who borrowed carries a median debt of $24,479.
Yearly salaries vary depending on the field of study, but the table below shows the highest-earning graduate fields of study at FHU based on the early-career earnings of recent graduates.
| Graduate Field of Study | Avg Early-Career Salary |
|---|---|
| Business Administration & Management | $68,256 |
| Clinical & Counseling Psychology | $36,983 |
Freed-Hardeman University is a private not-for-profit institution situated in Henderson, Tennessee. Henderson is a great place for students who enjoy small town life. Get more details about the location of Freed-Hardeman University.
Contact details for FHU are given below.
| Contact Details | |
|---|---|
| Address: | 158 E Main St, Henderson, TN 38340-2399 |
| Phone: | 800-348-3481 |
| Website: | www.fhu.edu |
| Twitter: | twitter.com/fhulions |
92.1% of the graduate students at Freed-Hardeman University took at least one class online. Roughly 83.4% of all grad students took courses exclusively online.
The only degree programs listed here are those in which master’s degrees were awarded.
| Masters Degree Program | Annual Graduates | Avg Early-Career Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Biblical Studies | 1 | — |
| Business Administration & Management | 34 | — |
| Clinical & Counseling Psychology | 17 | — |
| Curriculum & Instruction | 2 | — |
| Health/Medical Admin Services | 4 | — |
| Special Education | 3 | — |
| Student Counseling | 7 | — |
| Teacher Education Grade Specific | 12 | — |
| Teaching English or French | 1 | — |
| Theological & Ministerial Studies | 3 | — |
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 | 16 | — |
Listed here are the programs in which Freed-Hardeman University awarded a graduate certificate.
| Graduate Certificate Program | Annual Graduates | Avg Early-Career Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Clinical & Counseling Psychology | 3 | — |
The programs below are those in which the school awarded a professional degree.
| Professional Degree Program | Annual Graduates | Avg Early-Career Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Clinical & Counseling Psychology | 4 | — |
| Theological & Ministerial Studies | 4 | — |
Only the programs in which a post-masters certificate was awarded are shown here.
| Post-Masters Certificate Program | Annual Graduates | Avg Early-Career Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Special Education | 4 | — |
| Student Counseling | 1 | — |
| Teacher Education Grade Specific | 6 | — |
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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