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Houston Christian University

Houston, TX hc.edu 2,777 students

Houston Christian University is located in southwest Houston, offering a suburban campus setting within a large city. The university is affiliated with the Baptist General Convention of Texas, which influences the campus culture. Students can explore unique resources such as the Cultural Arts Center, home to three distinct museums, while those interested in theological studies can pursue advanced degrees through the Houston Theological Seminary.

Programs
5
Analyzed in dataset
Earnings
$47,471
Average graduate, 1 yr after
Tuition
$38,100
Sticker price (est.)

Financial Aid

The sticker price is rarely what families actually pay. Houston Christian University's grant and scholarship aid lowers the net price for most income brackets. 54% of students receive Pell Grants; 56% take federal loans.

Key Insight

Average net price across income brackets is $21,246, roughly 44% lower than the published tuition.

Net Price by Family Income

Academic Year 2025
Income Bracket Avg Net Price 4-Year Net Cost
$0 – $30K $17,782 $71,128
$30K – $48K $17,020 $68,080
$48K – $75K $20,618 $82,472
$75K – $110K $23,711 $94,844
$110K+ $27,103 $108,412
Sticker price (no aid) $38,100 $152,400
Net price = tuition + fees + room & board minus grants and scholarships, by reported family-income bracket. Source: IPEDS Student Financial Aid survey via College Scorecard.

Programs at Houston Christian University

5 degree programs ranked by DegreeOutlook Score. Click any program for AI scenario analysis and 10-year earnings projections.

Degree Program DW Score 1-yr Earnings AI Risk ROI
Nursing Compare across schools →
77
$79,229/yr High 5.2x
Subject-Area Teaching Compare across schools →
56
$58,604/yr High 2.3x
Business Administration Compare across schools →
51
$39,833/yr High 3.0x
Health & Physical Education Compare across schools →
30
$34,720/yr Moderate 1.9x
Psychology Compare across schools →
24
$24,970/yr High 2.5x