Nelson University
Waxahachie, Texas · Private, nonprofit · 1,479 undergraduates
All 15 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 | $17,583 |
| $30k to $48k | $18,396 |
| $48k to $75k | $21,731 |
| $75k to $110k | $23,883 |
| $110k and up | $25,474 |
| All families (average) | $21,662 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Religion/Religious Studies | Associate's Degree | $46,892 | +$12,083 | clears the bar | $25,066 | 2.1 yrs |
| Pastoral Counseling and Specialized Ministries | Bachelor's Degree | $39,707 | +$4,898 | clears the bar | $24,750 | 5.1 yrs |
| Bible/Biblical Studies | Associate's Degree | $45,704 | +$10,895 | clears the bar | $26,500 | 2.4 yrs |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Master's Degree | $62,264 | +$27,455 | clears the bar | $25,553 | 0.9 yrs |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Bachelor's Degree | $52,229 | +$17,420 | clears the bar | $26,000 | 1.5 yrs |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | Bachelor's Degree | $47,277 | +$12,468 | clears the bar | $25,000 | 2 yrs |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Associate's Degree | $53,275 | +$18,466 | clears the bar | $28,000 | 1.5 yrs |
| Theological and Ministerial Studies | Master's Degree | $53,150 | +$18,341 | clears the bar | $51,686 | 2.8 yrs |
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology | Master's Degree | $55,000 | +$20,191 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Bible/Biblical Studies | Bachelor's Degree | $43,808 | +$8,999 | clears the bar | $29,618 | 3.3 yrs |
| Marketing | Bachelor's Degree | $66,477 | +$31,668 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Missions/Missionary Studies and Missiology | Associate's Degree | $40,202 | +$5,393 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | Bachelor's Degree | $43,110 | +$8,301 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Education, General | Bachelor's Degree | $50,491 | +$15,682 | clears the bar | $26,500 | 1.7 yrs |
| Psychology, General | Associate's Degree | $54,750 | +$19,941 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
Access and outcomes: 48% of students receive Pell grants · 42% 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.