Nelson University
Waxahachie, Texas. 1,479 undergraduates. Admits 89% of applicants.
Graduates' median debt ($23,500) equals 50% of former students' median earnings ten years after starting ($46,684).
What families actually pay
Average yearly net price for first-time, full-time students who received federal aid, by family income. Net price is the cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships. Source: College Scorecard.
Do students finish, and what do they earn?
| Measure | This college | Similar colleges nationally |
|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 37% | 54% |
| Return for second year | 75% | 76% |
| Median earnings, 6 years after starting | $39,780 | $49,318 |
| Median earnings, 10 years after starting | $46,684 | $58,912 |
| Median debt at graduation | $23,500 | $21,609 |
Graduation rate within 150% of normal time; retention is the share of first-year students who return. Earnings are medians for former students who received federal aid, working and not enrolled. National comparison is the median for colleges of the same type (mostly bachelor's degrees).
Programs and what graduates earn
46 programs reported| Program | Graduates / yr | Median earnings, 1 yr | Median earnings, 5 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Theological and Ministerial Studies | 25 | $54,747 | $62,286 | — |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | 25 | $51,260 | $61,858 | — |
| Education, General | 8 | $45,828 | $55,630 | — |
| Educational Administration and Supervision | 2 | — | — | — |
| Student Counseling and Personnel Services | 1 | — | — | — |
| English Language and Literature, General | 3 | — | — | — |
| Pastoral Counseling and Specialized Ministries | 4 | — | — | — |
| Psychology, General | 3 | — | — | — |
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology | 22 | — | — | — |
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions | 1 | — | — | — |
| History | 4 | — | — | — |
| Program | Graduates / yr | Median earnings, 1 yr | Median earnings, 5 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | 3 | $41,195 | $56,752 | — |
| Bible/Biblical Studies | 7 | $34,733 | $46,708 | $22,000 |
| Religion/Religious Studies | 4 | $40,078 | — | $24,750 |
| Music | 0 | — | $37,575 | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | 1 | — | — | — |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 3 | — | — | — |
| Pastoral Counseling and Specialized Ministries | 2 | — | — | — |
| Human Services, General | 2 | — | — | — |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General | 1 | — | — | — |
| Program | Graduates / yr | Median earnings, 1 yr | Median earnings, 5 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Theological and Ministerial Studies | 3 | — | — | — |
Program-level medians for graduates who received federal aid. A dash means the Department of Education suppressed the figure to protect privacy, usually because the program is small. At four-year colleges, certificate graduates often earned a bachelor's at the same time, so their earnings can reflect the degree. Source: College Scorecard, field of study data.
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Quick answers
- How much does Nelson University cost per year?
- The average net price at Nelson University, what students pay after grants and scholarships, is $26,425 per year. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
- How much do Nelson University graduates earn?
- Former Nelson University students earn a median of $46,684 a year ten years after starting college. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
- What is the graduation rate at Nelson University?
- 37% of Nelson University students graduate within 150% of normal time. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
- How much student debt do Nelson University graduates have?
- The median federal student debt at graduation from Nelson University is $23,500. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
