by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. In addition, we cover how HBU ranks in comparison to other schools with nursing programs.
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The bachelor's program at HBU was ranked #706 on College Factual's Best Schools for nursing list. It is also ranked #42 in Texas.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Nursing Master’s Degree Schools | 320 |
| Best Nursing Graduate Degree Schools | 374 |
| Best Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 460 |
| Best Nursing Schools | 706 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Houston Baptist University handed out 97 bachelor's degrees in nursing. This is a decrease of 47% over the previous year when 184 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 64 students received their master’s degree in nursing from HBU. This makes it the #155 most popular school for nursing master’s degree candidates in the country.
Nursing majors who earn their bachelor's degree from HBU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $79,229 a year. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $74,888 for all nursing bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at HBU, nursing students borrow a median amount of $53,520 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $20,508 for all nursing majors across the country.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at HBU paid an average of $1,465 per credit hour. No discount was available for in-state students. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $35,500 | $35,500 |
| Fees | $2,600 | $2,600 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $10,816 | $10,816 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $5,202 | $5,202 |
Learn more about HBU tuition and fees.
The nursing program at HBU awarded 97 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. About 12% of these degrees went to men with the other 88% going to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Houston Baptist University with a bachelor's in nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 10 |
| Black or African American | 18 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 37 |
| White | 18 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 8 |
| Other Races | 6 |
Online degrees for the HBU nursing bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the HBU Online Learning page.
Nursing majors graduating with a master's degree from HBU make a median salary of $98,096 a year. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $106,154.
Of the 52 students who earned a master's degree in Nursing from HBU in 2021-2022, 8% were men and 92% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Houston Baptist University with a master's in nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 22 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9 |
| White | 14 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 6 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the nursing majors at Houston Baptist University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Mental & Social Health Services | 48 |
| Bioethics/Medical Ethics | 11 |
| Health Sciences & Services | 4 |
| Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Professions | 1 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.