by our College Data Analytics TeamIf you want to know more about Nelson University Graduate School, such as what degree programs it offers, how diverse it is, how well it ranks, and more, this is your one-stop resource. Use the following list to jump to the section on the page with details on that topic.
Each year, College Factual releases its Best Quality Schools ranking to identify graduate schools that offer a great educational experience and provide excellent student outcomes.Our methodology places a high weight on things such as post-graduation wages, time to graduate, and student-per-faculty ratio. Post-graduation debt, faculty and staff diversity, and other factors are also taken into account.
Out of a field of 4,630 colleges and universities considered in the 2026 Best Master’s Degree Schools in the U.S. ranking, Nelson University landed the #2,232 spot.In addition, SAGU took the #125 spot for Best Master’s Degree Schools in Texas.
### Best Graduate Schools RankingOut of 4,630 schools analyzed in the 2026 Best Graduate Schools in the United States ranking, SAGU came in at #2,232. SAGU also ranked #125 for Best Graduate Schools in Texas.
During the most recent year for which data is available, 315 graduate students attended Nelson University.In order to come up with a feel for how diverse the school is, College Factual analyzed the demographics of these students.Here is what we found.
Athough the male-female ratio may vary depending on the degree program, 51.7% of the total graduate students at SAGU are women and 48.3% are men.
About 47.0% of the graduate students who attend SAGU 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.
Data on the average tuition and fees for full-time graduate students at the school is not available.
The typical graduate student at SAGU who borrowed carries a median debt of $28,050.
The graduate programs at SAGU lead to a range of early-career salaries. The table below lists the graduate fields of study at the school whose recent graduates report the highest early-career earnings.
| Graduate Field of Study | Avg Early-Career Salary |
|---|---|
| Business Administration & Management | $49,631 |
| Theological & Ministerial Studies | $47,762 |
| General Education | $43,740 |
| Clinical & Counseling Psychology | $38,169 |
Nelson University is a private not-for-profit institution situated in Waxahachie, Texas.Waxahachie is considered a suburb and offers tranquility and safety near the excitement of a city center. Get more details about the location of Nelson University.
Contact details for SAGU are given below.
| Contact Details | |
|---|---|
| Address: | 1200 Sycamore, Waxahachie, TX 75165 |
| Phone: | 888-937-7248 |
| Website: | www.sagu.edu |
| Facebook: | www.facebook.com/sagufans |
| Twitter: | www.twitter.com/sagu |
100.0% of the graduate students at SAGU took all of their courses 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Business Administration & Management | 25 | — |
| Clinical & Counseling Psychology | 22 | — |
| Educational Administration | 2 | — |
| General Education | 8 | — |
| General English Literature | 3 | — |
| General Psychology | 3 | — |
| History | 4 | — |
| Mental & Social Health Services | 1 | — |
| Pastoral Specialized Ministries | 4 | — |
| Student Counseling | 1 | — |
| Theological & Ministerial Studies | 25 | — |
Just like the master’s programs above, the doctorate programs shown here are only those in which doctorate degrees were awarded.
| Doctorate Degree Program | Annual Graduates | Avg Early-Career Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Theological & Ministerial Studies | 3 | — |
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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