U.S. median for this major: $64,798.
College Scorecard field of study; 52 graduates with earnings reported
Median for graduates who received federal aid.
College Scorecard field of study
About 50% of median earnings 4 years out. U.S. median $25,808.
College Scorecard field of study (federal loans)
Average after grants for all families receiving federal aid. Pick your income above.
Sticker price $45,904. College Scorecard.
Hardin-Simmons University Business Administration: pay against the field, and payback
Same major, other colleges
Median earnings 4 years after graduating; state and U.S. figures are the median of each covered college's graduates in this major. College Scorecard; calculated by EducationGuide.
Business Administration nationally: jobs, pay at ages 25-34, every state →
Cost to finish and years to pay back, by income
Uses Hardin-Simmons University's school-wide net price (no college reports it by major) and this major's graduate earnings.
| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–30k | $13,822 | $58,605 | 4.0 years |
| $30–48k | $15,190 | $64,406 | 4.4 years |
| $48–75k | $17,248 | $73,132 | 5.0 years |
| $75–110k | $18,182 | $77,092 | 5.3 years |
| $110k+ | $25,639 | $108,709 | 7.4 years |
Cost to finish = yearly price × 4.2 years, the average time graduates took (39% finished in 4 years; students who entered fall 2017, IPEDS). Years to pay back = cost to finish ÷ the earnings gain: median earnings of Business Administration graduates 4 years after graduating ($48,112) minus $33,516 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in TX (Census ACS 2020-2024), a gain of $14,596 a year. Before taxes, loan interest and earnings given up while in school. Method
College Scorecard; IPEDS Graduation Rates; U.S. Census Bureau ACS. Calculated by EducationGuide.
Business Administration at Texas colleges
Every Texas college we cover that reports Business Administration graduate earnings, highest first. Net price is the school-wide average after grants. Colleges marked "mostly 2-year" or "bachelor's & associate" award more associate degrees than bachelor's; their bachelor's programs often serve working adults finishing a degree (for example, nurses completing a BSN), so their graduates' earnings can run higher than those of students starting college at 18.
| Rank | College | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Southern Methodist University | $106,799 | $19,500 | $40,892 | 84% |
| 2 | Texas Christian University | $106,765 | $25,000 | $36,660 | 86% |
| 3 | The University of Texas at Austin | $94,458 | $20,750 | $19,857 | 89% |
| 4 | Baylor University | $85,961 | $22,866 | $41,104 | 80% |
| 5 | Texas A&M University-College Station | $82,213 | $18,524 | $21,315 | 84% |
| 6 | Texas Tech University | $75,702 | $21,174 | $19,070 | 69% |
| 7 | University of North Texas | $75,657 | $21,500 | $15,649 | 61% |
| 8 | University of Houston | $73,125 | $18,125 | $14,276 | 65% |
| 9 | Dallas Baptist University | $72,897 | $25,500 | $28,516 | 57% |
| 10 | West Texas A & M University | $71,979 | $22,070 | $19,487 | 55% |
| 11 | Saint Edward's University | $70,706 | $26,000 | $25,578 | 63% |
| 12 | Concordia University Texas | $70,668 | $25,128 | $23,131 | 45% |
| 13 | University of Dallas | $70,039 | $24,093 | $22,610 | 73% |
| 14 | University of Houston-Downtown | $69,712 | $25,000 | $10,542 | 33% |
| 15 | Texas Lutheran University | $68,991 | $26,000 | $24,654 | 54% |
| 16 | The University of Texas at Tyler | $67,980 | $20,500 | $13,323 | 54% |
| 17 | LeTourneau University | $67,970 | $39,668 | $28,185 | 59% |
| 18 | Wayland Baptist University | $67,250 | $28,022 | $20,590 | 19% |
| 19 | Texas State University | $67,048 | $20,500 | $16,805 | 55% |
| 20 | Lamar University | $66,279 | $27,000 | $9,366 | 37% |
| 21 | University of Mary Hardin-Baylor | $65,603 | $27,000 | $26,106 | 49% |
| 22 | The University of Texas at San Antonio | $65,018 | $19,747 | $10,836 | 53% |
| 23 | University of the Incarnate Word | $64,692 | $29,791 | $22,775 | 51% |
| 24 | Tarleton State University | $63,969 | $23,472 | $20,783 | 48% |
| 25 | East Texas A&M University | $63,791 | $27,625 | $11,841 | 43% |
| 26 | Texas A&M University-San Antonio | $63,786 | $24,250 | $11,196 | 40% |
| 27 | Abilene Christian University | $63,259 | $21,500 | $26,182 | 59% |
| 28 | The University of Texas at Arlington | $62,978 | $20,823 | $13,951 | 54% |
| 29 | Texas Woman's University | $62,469 | $25,000 | $11,963 | 49% |
| 30 | Stephen F Austin State University | $62,185 | $22,130 | $14,260 | 53% |
| 31 | University of Houston-Victoria | $62,054 | $18,314 | $8,109 | 26% |
| 32 | University of Houston-Clear Lake | $62,046 | $18,750 | $15,563 | 52% |
| 33 | Texas Wesleyan University | $62,016 | $22,250 | $24,066 | 32% |
| 34 | Sam Houston State University | $61,464 | $18,350 | $16,404 | 55% |
| 35 | Midwestern State University | $59,289 | $27,373 | $11,656 | 43% |
| 36 | Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi | $56,808 | $21,000 | $15,225 | 40% |
| 37 | Texas A&M University-Central Texas | $55,689 | $20,143 | $1,300 | — |
| 38 | Lubbock Christian University | $55,132 | $23,750 | $24,456 | 51% |
| 39 | Howard Payne University | $54,795 | $25,000 | $23,627 | 28% |
| 40 | Angelo State University | $54,543 | $20,758 | $15,091 | 44% |
| 41 | Prairie View A & M University | $53,715 | $31,000 | $13,570 | 43% |
| 42 | Houston Christian University | $53,464 | $23,500 | $20,629 | 49% |
| 43 | Texas Southern University | $53,203 | $36,720 | $16,590 | 22% |
| 44 | Texas A&M University-Kingsville | $52,629 | $29,250 | $12,090 | 42% |
| 45 | Nelson University | $52,229 | $27,000 | $21,662 | 42% |
| 46 | The University of Texas at El Paso | $51,506 | $16,437 | $9,403 | 50% |
| 47 | The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley | $49,595 | $15,668 | $4,831 | 51% |
| 48 | Sul Ross State University | $49,510 | $16,781 | $13,286 | 30% |
| 49 | Hallmark University | $48,295 | $43,236 | $12,513 | 66% |
| 50 | Jarvis Christian University | $48,225 | $39,249 | $9,825 | 15% |
| 51 | Texas A & M International University | $48,187 | $14,375 | $3,637 | 46% |
| 52 | Hardin-Simmons University | $48,112 | $24,290 | $19,555 | 46% |
| 53 | Our Lady of the Lake University | $47,860 | $27,500 | $16,442 | 46% |
| 54 | East Texas Baptist University | $46,855 | $21,925 | $23,911 | 47% |
| 55 | South Texas Collegemostly 2-year | $45,612 | $5,449 | $1,751 | 27% |
| 56 | Texas A&M University-Texarkana | $45,585 | $22,250 | $12,997 | 30% |
| 57 | Texas College | $44,386 | $37,578 | $10,958 | 14% |
| 58 | Wiley University | $43,867 | $35,324 | $7,092 | 24% |
19 more Texas colleges offer Business Administration but have too few graduates to report earnings.
Careers for Business Administration graduates
Management analyst
Median annual wage, all workers. U.S. jobs +10.1% by 2035. Typical entry: bachelor's degree.
General and Operations Managers
Median annual wage, all workers. U.S. jobs +5.0% by 2035. Typical entry: bachelor's degree.
Project Management Specialists
Median annual wage, all workers. U.S. jobs +6.7% by 2035. Typical entry: bachelor's degree.
BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025; Employment Projections 2025-35. Careers from the federal major-to-occupation crosswalk.
What families pay at Hardin-Simmons University, by income
School-wide average after grants for students receiving federal aid. Tap your band.
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About Hardin-Simmons University
- Acceptance rate: 90% · admissions
- Graduation rate: 46% within 6 years
- Median earnings, all majors, 10 years after starting: $54,771
- Full cost breakdown · all 46 majors · overview
Related majors at Hardin-Simmons University
- Finance$72,425
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Hardin-Simmons University Business Administration questions
How much do Hardin-Simmons University Business Administration graduates earn?
Business Administration graduates of Hardin-Simmons University earn a median $48,112 four years after graduating and $35,582 one year after. The U.S. median for Business Administration graduates across 1104 colleges is $64,798.
How much debt do Hardin-Simmons University Business Administration graduates have?
The median federal loan debt for Business Administration graduates of Hardin-Simmons University is $24,290, about 50% of their median earnings four years out. Nationally the median is $25,808.
Is Hardin-Simmons University a good school for Business Administration in Texas?
On pay, Business Administration graduates of Hardin-Simmons University earn $48,112 four years out, $14,215 below the median for the same major across 58 Texas colleges ($62,327) and $16,686 below the U.S. median ($64,798). Medians of each college's graduates; EducationGuide calculation from College Scorecard.
Where does Hardin-Simmons University rank for Business Administration in Texas?
Of 58 Texas colleges reporting Business Administration graduate earnings, Hardin-Simmons University ranks 52nd. The highest is Southern Methodist University at $106,799.
What jobs do Business Administration graduates get?
A common career is management analyst, with a median wage of $81,330 in the Abilene, TX area and $101,860 nationally. Others include general and operations managers and project management specialists.
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Cite this: “Hardin-Simmons University Business Administration: earnings, debt and careers,” EducationGuide.com, https://educationguide.com/colleges/hardin-simmons-university/majors/business-administration (College Scorecard and BLS data).