Hardin-Simmons University majors, earnings & debt

Hardin-Simmons University offers 46 bachelor's majors across 9 areas. Graduates in Nursing earn the most: a median $90,276 four years after graduating. Earnings below are for this school's own graduates in each major, not national averages.

All Hardin-Simmons University majors by area

Humanities & Languages · 10 majors
MajorEarnings, 1 yrEarnings, 4 yrsMedian debt
Bible Studies———
English———
History———
Interdisciplinary Studies———
Philosophy———
Religious Music and Worship———
Religious Studies———
Spanish / French / Romance Languages———
Theology / Ministry———
Writing———
Business & Finance · 7 majors
MajorEarnings, 1 yrEarnings, 4 yrsMedian debt
Finance—$72,425—
Business Administration$35,582$48,112$24,290
Accounting———
Economics———
Management Information Systems———
Management Science / Analytics———
Marketing———
Science & Math · 7 majors
MajorEarnings, 1 yrEarnings, 4 yrsMedian debt
Biology$30,520$52,005$26,500
Biochemistry———
Chemistry———
Geology / Earth Science———
Mathematics———
Physical Sciences———
Physics———
Social Sciences & Public Service · 7 majors
MajorEarnings, 1 yrEarnings, 4 yrsMedian debt
Criminal Justice$39,445$49,389$28,000
Psychology$31,503$47,423$26,695
Human Services———
Political Science———
Psychology (Clinical / Counseling)———
Social Work———
Sociology———
Arts & Design · 5 majors
MajorEarnings, 1 yrEarnings, 4 yrsMedian debt
Arts and Entertainment Management———
Graphic / Interior / Fashion Design———
Music———
Studio Art———
Theatre———
Health & Medicine · 4 majors
MajorEarnings, 1 yrEarnings, 4 yrsMedian debt
Nursing—$90,276—
Kinesiology / Exercise Science$30,789$50,560$26,850
Allied Health (Imaging / Therapy / Tech)———
Speech-Language Pathology / Communication Disorders———
Communications & Media · 2 majors
MajorEarnings, 1 yrEarnings, 4 yrsMedian debt
Communications———
Public Relations and Advertising———
Education · 2 majors
MajorEarnings, 1 yrEarnings, 4 yrsMedian debt
Education (Subject Teaching)$48,334$51,722$27,709
Education (Elementary / Secondary)$44,023——
Technology & Computing · 2 majors
MajorEarnings, 1 yrEarnings, 4 yrsMedian debt
Computer Programming———
Human Computer Interaction———

College Scorecard field of study, latest release: median earnings of graduates who received federal aid, 1 and 4 years after graduating; median federal loan debt. — means too few graduates to report.

From major to career

Business Administration → Management analyst

$81,330
Abilene
$101,400
Texas
$101,860
U.S.

Median annual wage for all workers in this job. U.S. jobs projected to grow 10.1% from 2025 to 2035. Typical entry education: bachelor's degree.

BLS OEWS May 2025; Employment Projections 2025-35

Education (Subject Teaching) → High school teacher

$59,990
Abilene
$63,590
Texas
$72,040
U.S.

Median annual wage for all workers in this job. U.S. jobs projected to shrink 0.2% from 2025 to 2035. Typical entry education: bachelor's degree.

BLS OEWS May 2025; Employment Projections 2025-35

Across all majors, former Hardin-Simmons University students earn a median $54,771 ten years after starting college, more than 62% of Texas colleges we cover. 46% graduate within six years.

Hardin-Simmons University majors questions

How many majors does Hardin-Simmons University offer?

Hardin-Simmons University offers 46 bachelor's majors across 9 areas; the most majors are in Humanities & Languages and Business & Finance.

What is the highest-paying major at Hardin-Simmons University?

Nursing graduates from Hardin-Simmons University earn a median $90,276 four years after graduating, the highest of the 8 majors with reported earnings.

Which Hardin-Simmons University majors earn the least?

Among majors with reported earnings, Psychology graduates earn the least: a median $47,423 four years after graduating.

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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (field of study); Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS, Employment Projections). Back to Hardin-Simmons University overview