Is Hardin-Simmons University worth it?
Hardin-Simmons University is a private nonprofit, four-year institution in Abilene, Texas (midsize city). It awarded 420 degrees and certificates in 2024, most often in business administration and management, physical therapy and sport and fitness administration.
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Median earnings 1 year after
$40,226
Median earnings 4 years after
$53,769
Median earnings 10 years after
$54,771
Average net price
$19,555
Completion rate
46%
Completions (2024)
420
Years to pay back
1.5 years
Students (undergrad)
1,283
Median earnings after completing, by program
| Program | Credential | Median earnings, 1yr | Median earnings, 4yr | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions | Doctoral | $77,359 | $83,820 | 47 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Bachelor's | $35,582 | $48,112 | 43 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | Bachelor's | $48,334 | $51,722 | 37 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | Master's | $45,705 | $63,632 | 34 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | Bachelor's | $30,789 | $50,560 | 28 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Master's | $113,805 | N/A | 26 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Master's | $66,808 | N/A | 23 |
| Biology, General | Bachelor's | $30,520 | $52,005 | 20 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | Bachelor's | $44,023 | N/A | 19 |
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions | Master's | $41,857 | N/A | 18 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | Bachelor's | $39,445 | $49,389 | 17 |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's | $31,503 | $47,423 | 16 |
| Environmental/Natural Resources Management and Policy | Master's | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Communication and Media Studies | Bachelor's | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication | Bachelor's | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Source: College Scorecard, June 2026 release, and IPEDS. Earnings cover federally aided students only, so they do not cover every graduate.
Awards conferred, by program
| Program | Award level | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| Physical Therapy/Therapist | Doctoral professional practice | 38 |
| Business Administration and Management, General | Bachelor's | 37 |
| Physician Associate/Assistant | Master's | 29 |
| Biology/Biological Sciences, General | Bachelor's | 26 |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's | 25 |
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | Bachelor's | 22 |
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | Bachelor's | 20 |
| Sport and Fitness Administration/Management | Master's | 18 |
| Human Development and Family Studies, General | Master's | 14 |
| Economics, General | Bachelor's | 14 |
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Sources: federal figures for Hardin-Simmons University. Federal figures from College Scorecard and IPEDS. Occupation pay from Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS for Texas. Counts under 10 are not published.
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