All HCU majors by area
- Humanities & Languages · 12
- Health & Medicine · 6
- Social Sciences & Public Service · 6
- Arts & Design · 5
- Business & Finance · 5
- Education · 4
- Science & Math · 4
- Engineering · 2
- Technology & Computing · 2
- Communications & Media · 1
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Interdisciplinary Studies | — | $54,696 | $31,000 |
| Bible Studies | — | — | — |
| Classics | — | — | — |
| English | — | — | — |
| History | — | — | — |
| Liberal Arts / General Studies | — | — | — |
| Middle / Near Eastern and Semitic Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | — | — | — |
| Philosophy | — | — | — |
| Religious Studies | — | — | — |
| Spanish / French / Romance Languages | — | — | — |
| Theology / Ministry | — | — | — |
| Writing | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursing | $79,229 | $93,475 | $25,394 |
| Kinesiology / Exercise Science | $34,720 | $45,718 | $21,000 |
| Allied Health (Imaging / Therapy / Tech) | — | — | — |
| Health Professions Education, Ethics, and Humanities | — | — | — |
| Health Sciences | — | — | — |
| Rehabilitation / Therapy Sciences | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Film and Photography | — | — | — |
| Graphic / Interior / Fashion Design | — | — | — |
| Music | — | — | — |
| Studio Art | — | — | — |
| Visual and Performing Arts | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marketing | — | $68,490 | — |
| Business Administration | $39,833 | $53,464 | $23,500 |
| Accounting | — | — | $27,500 |
| Finance | — | — | — |
| International Business | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bilingual, Multilingual, and Multicultural Education | — | — | — |
| Education (Elementary / Secondary) | — | — | — |
| Education (Subject Teaching) | $58,604 | — | — |
| Special Education | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Biochemistry | — | — | $24,250 |
| Biology | — | — | $26,667 |
| Chemistry | — | — | — |
| Mathematics | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical Engineering | — | — | — |
| Engineering | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer and Information Sciences | — | — | — |
| Computer Science | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Communications | — | — | — |
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
Nursing → Registered nurse
Median annual wage for all workers in this job. U.S. jobs projected to grow 5.6% from 2025 to 2035. Typical entry education: bachelor's degree.
BLS OEWS May 2025; Employment Projections 2025-35
Business Administration → Management analyst
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
Across all majors, former HCU students earn a median $55,933 ten years after starting college, more than 65% of Texas colleges we cover. 49% graduate within six years.
HCU majors questions
How many majors does HCU offer?
Houston Christian University offers 47 bachelor's majors across 10 areas; the most majors are in Humanities & Languages and Health & Medicine.
What is the highest-paying major at HCU?
Nursing graduates from Houston Christian University earn a median $93,475 four years after graduating, the highest of the 6 majors with reported earnings. Their median debt is $25,394.
Which HCU majors earn the least?
Among majors with reported earnings, Kinesiology / Exercise Science graduates earn the least: a median $45,718 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 Houston Christian University overview