Hardin-Simmons University
Abilene, Texas · Private, nonprofit · 1,283 undergraduates
All 16 programs with reported earnings leave graduates out-earning a typical Texas high-school graduate (about $34,809/yr). Another 62 programs did not have enough data to judge.
What families actually pay
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $13,822 |
| $30k to $48k | $15,190 |
| $48k to $75k | $17,248 |
| $75k to $110k | $18,182 |
| $110k and up | $25,639 |
| All families (average) | $19,555 |
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 | Bachelor's Degree | $48,112 | +$13,303 | clears the bar | $22,931 | 1.7 yrs |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | Bachelor's Degree | $50,560 | +$15,751 | clears the bar | $25,000 | 1.6 yrs |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Master's Degree | $113,805 | +$78,996 | clears the bar | $134,960 | 1.7 yrs |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's Degree | $47,423 | +$12,614 | clears the bar | $25,600 | 2 yrs |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | Master's Degree | $63,632 | +$28,823 | clears the bar | $22,459 | 0.8 yrs |
| Biology, General | Bachelor's Degree | $52,005 | +$17,196 | clears the bar | $26,500 | 1.5 yrs |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | Bachelor's Degree | $51,722 | +$16,913 | clears the bar | $25,312 | 1.5 yrs |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Master's Degree | $66,808 | +$31,999 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Bachelor's Degree | $90,276 | +$55,467 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | Bachelor's Degree | $44,023 | +$9,214 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | Bachelor's Degree | $49,389 | +$14,580 | clears the bar | $25,625 | 1.8 yrs |
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions | Master's Degree | $41,857 | +$7,048 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Theological and Ministerial Studies | Master's Degree | $65,147 | +$30,338 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | Bachelor's Degree | $72,425 | +$37,616 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Student Counseling and Personnel Services | Master's Degree | $57,167 | +$22,358 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
Showing the 15 largest programs by graduates. See all 16 on the full profile.
Access and outcomes: 40% of students receive Pell grants · 46% 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.