Houston Christian University

What are the graduation rates for students at Houston Christian University?

HCU's reported four-year graduation rate is 38%, while its six-year rate is 49%. These measures follow a defined entering cohort of first-time, full-time students; they do not describe the completion rate of every transfer, part-time, or graduate student.

The reported six-year rate is slightly above the Texas comparison average in the same dataset but below its national comparison average. HCU's reported student retention rate is 69%, a separate measure of whether students return after their first year, not whether they eventually graduate. The difference between the four- and six-year figures shows that some students complete after four years. Applicants comparing programs should also ask about major-specific course sequencing and, where relevant, licensure outcomes rather than relying on one university-wide graduation figure.

What is the earning potential for graduates at Houston Christian University?

Federal College Scorecard field-of-study figures report median earnings one year after completion for qualifying graduates whose earnings can be measured. They are historical outcomes for groups of students, not starting-salary offers or predictions for a new enrollee.

For example, the reported one-year figure is $70,241 for the nursing field and $36,921 for business administration. Other reported examples include $30,751 for biology and $30,432 for psychology. These comparisons should be made cautiously: occupations, further study, location, work hours, and the composition of each program's measured group can differ. A one-year earnings figure also says little on its own about later earnings, graduate-school outcomes, or the cost and debt associated with completing the program.