Abilene Christian University: programs, outcomes and local jobs

Abilene Christian University at a glance

• 3,195

  students enrolled

• 86,000

  alumni, as the college reports

• 1,268

  degrees and certificates a year

• 59%

  of students complete

  College Scorecard

• $26,182

  average net price a year

  Tuition $42,100

• $46,727

  median earnings, 6 years after entry

• $55,736

  median earnings, 10 years after entry

  90% working

Career retraining programs listed on its site.

What students study

AI and data programs

Abilene Christian University reported no degrees or certificates in artificial intelligence, data science, data analytics or robotics for 2024. A new program with no graduates yet would not appear here.

The job market around Abilene Christian University

Professional jobs listed in the cities of Taylor County, where the college is.

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• 134

  open professional jobs

• 17

  entry level

  1 say no experience is needed

• 3%

  ask for AI skills

  4 jobs

• 3.7%

  unemployment in Taylor County

  2026-08 · down 0.1 points from a year earlier

• $66,406

  median household income

  Taylor County

• 37%

  of workers are in professional jobs

  estimated 2.4% unemployment among them

Jobs that fit what students study here: most degrees are in health professions, business & management, education, which lead to clinical (1 open), finance (6 open), sales (15 open), operations (50 open), marketing (2 open), human resources (7 open).

Hiring most: Oracle (36), ABM Industries (5), Hardin-Simmons University (5), Kiewit Infrastructure South (5), Great Lakes Cheese (4), PCL Construction (4), Vertiv Holdings (4), Crusoe (3).

What they hire for: Operations (50), Engineering (18), Sales (15), Human Resources (7), Finance (6), Executive Leadership (2). Operations jobs

Job search help near campus

• Workforce Solutions West Central - AbileneAbilene · 325-795-4200 · Mon-Friday, 8:00 am to 5:00pm

American Job Centers are free, public career offices.

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Common questions

How big is Abilene Christian University?

Abilene Christian University enrolls about 3,195 students and is a private nonprofit 4-year institution in Abilene, Texas. It awards about 1,268 degrees and certificates a year.

What is the graduation rate at Abilene Christian University?

59% of students complete, from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (IPEDS 2023 / Scorecard 2026-06).

What do Abilene Christian University graduates earn?

Median earnings of students who received federal aid are $46,727 six years after entry and $55,736 ten years after entry, from the College Scorecard.

Does Abilene Christian University offer AI or data science degrees?

Abilene Christian University reported no degrees or certificates in artificial intelligence, data science, data analytics or robotics for 2024 (IPEDS completions). A new program with no graduates yet would not appear.

Are there jobs near Abilene Christian University?

134 open professional jobs are listed in Taylor County, 17 of them entry level and 1 saying no experience is needed. Oracle has the most openings.