Abilene Christian University
Abilene, Texas · Private, nonprofit · 3,195 undergraduates
All 31 programs with reported earnings leave graduates out-earning a typical Texas high-school graduate (about $34,809/yr). Another 57 programs did not have enough data to judge.
What families actually pay
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $20,285 |
| $30k to $48k | $21,150 |
| $48k to $75k | $23,012 |
| $75k to $110k | $27,576 |
| $110k and up | $31,763 |
| All families (average) | $26,182 |
Net price is the yearly cost after grants and scholarships, by family income (College Scorecard). Credit: TuitionTracker.
Program earnings vs a high-school graduate
| Program | Credential | Median earnings | vs HS grad | Verdict | Median debt | Payback |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Master's Degree | $105,173 | +$70,364 | clears the bar | $36,818 | 0.5 yrs |
| Communication Disorders Sciences and Services | Master's Degree | $64,230 | +$29,421 | clears the bar | $54,837 | 1.9 yrs |
| Educational Administration and Supervision | Doctoral Degree | $81,952 | +$47,143 | clears the bar | $64,561 | 1.4 yrs |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's Degree | $51,705 | +$16,896 | clears the bar | $26,500 | 1.6 yrs |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Bachelor's Degree | $89,079 | +$54,270 | clears the bar | $24,850 | 0.5 yrs |
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions | Master's Degree | $55,407 | +$20,598 | clears the bar | $57,049 | 2.8 yrs |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions | Master's Degree | $78,976 | +$44,167 | clears the bar | $55,660 | 1.3 yrs |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Bachelor's Degree | $63,259 | +$28,450 | clears the bar | $21,500 | 0.8 yrs |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | Bachelor's Degree | $62,645 | +$27,836 | clears the bar | $21,375 | 0.8 yrs |
| Educational Administration and Supervision | Master's Degree | $55,649 | +$20,840 | clears the bar | $41,000 | 2 yrs |
| Marketing | Bachelor's Degree | $65,244 | +$30,435 | clears the bar | $22,864 | 0.8 yrs |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | Bachelor's Degree | $83,525 | +$48,716 | clears the bar | $22,375 | 0.5 yrs |
| Social Work | Master's Degree | $60,816 | +$26,007 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Communication and Media Studies | Bachelor's Degree | $49,202 | +$14,393 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution | Graduate/Professional Certificate | $56,391 | +$21,582 | clears the bar | $33,823 | 1.6 yrs |
Showing the 15 largest programs by graduates. See all 31 on the full profile.
Access and outcomes: 22% of students receive Pell grants · 59% complete their program.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (release 2026-06-10). Earnings are median earnings of graduates measured up to four years after completing, compared to the state high-school-graduate earnings threshold. Figures describe past graduates and are never a promise. Method: methodology. Something look wrong? Report it.