by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about graduate study in nursing at HCU. It is offered at the Master’s level, with undergraduate study also available. It ranks as high as #17 out of 20 schools (Master’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks HCU among the top schools in the country for nursing, ranked #696 out of 2,000 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Nursing Schools | 696 of 2,000 |
| Best Nursing Schools in Texas | 55 of 114 |
| Best Nursing Schools in the Southwest Region | 79 of 198 |
Here is each degree level offered in nursing at HCU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 48 |
| Master’s | 24 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Houston Christian University handed out 24 master’s degrees in nursing.
HCU ranks competitively among schools offering nursing at the master’s level. Its best result was #17 out of 20 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Nursing Master’s Degree Schools in Texas | 17 |
| Best Nursing Master’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region | 27 |
| Best Nursing Master’s Degree Schools | 346 |
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 |
HCU conferred 23 master’s completions in registered nursing/registered nurse recently — 96% to women and 4% to men. The most common background among these graduates was Hispanic or Latino (30%).
HCU awarded 1 master’s degree 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%).
Undergraduate study is also available at HCU. Annual undergraduate completions by level are shown below.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Nursing | 48 |