Is Nelson University worth it?
Nelson University is a private nonprofit, four-year institution in Waxahachie, Texas (large suburb). It awarded 372 degrees in 2024, most often in pastoral counseling and specialized ministries, business administration and management and education.
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Median earnings 1 year after
$33,834
Median earnings 4 years after
$46,199
Median earnings 10 years after
$46,238
Average net price
$21,662
Completion rate
42%
Completions (2024)
372
Years to pay back
1.9 years
Students (undergrad)
1,479
Median earnings after completing, by program
| Program | Credential | Median earnings, 1yr | Median earnings, 4yr | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bible/Biblical Studies | Associate | $34,645 | $45,704 | 126 |
| Pastoral Counseling and Specialized Ministries | Bachelor's | $30,910 | $39,707 | 108 |
| Education, General | Bachelor's | $47,921 | $50,491 | 56 |
| Religion/Religious Studies | Associate | $31,593 | $46,892 | 51 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | Bachelor's | $34,800 | $47,277 | 38 |
| Theological and Ministerial Studies | Master's | $47,762 | $53,150 | 35 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Master's | $49,631 | $62,264 | 35 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Bachelor's | $35,482 | $52,229 | 34 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Associate | $32,751 | $53,275 | 30 |
| Bible/Biblical Studies | Bachelor's | $33,918 | $43,808 | 18 |
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology | Master's | $38,169 | $55,000 | 17 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | Bachelor's | $35,708 | $43,110 | 16 |
| Communication and Media Studies | Associate | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Communication and Media Studies | Bachelor's | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Communications Technologies/Technicians and Support Services, Other | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Pastoral Counseling and Specialized Ministries, Other | Bachelor's | 48 |
| Business Administration and Management, General | Bachelor's | 30 |
| General Studies | Bachelor's | 29 |
| Education, General | Bachelor's | 27 |
| Human Services, General | Bachelor's | 19 |
| Organizational Leadership | Master's | 19 |
| Theological and Ministerial Studies, Other | Master's | 17 |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's | 13 |
| Counseling Psychology | Master's | 13 |
| Bible/Biblical Studies | Bachelor's | 12 |
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Sources: federal figures for Nelson 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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