Houston Christian University: programs, outcomes and local jobs

Houston Christian University at a glance

• 2,886

  students enrolled

• 954

  degrees and certificates a year

• 49%

  of students complete

  College Scorecard

• $20,629

  average net price a year

  Tuition $35,500

• $44,595

  median earnings, 6 years after entry

• $55,933

  median earnings, 10 years after entry

  88% working

Executive education programs and Career retraining programs listed on its site.

What students study

AI and data programs

Houston 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 Houston Christian University

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

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• 5,121

  open professional jobs

• 571

  entry level

  42 say no experience is needed

• 5%

  ask for AI skills

  262 jobs

• 5.0%

  unemployment in Harris County

  2026-08 · unchanged from a year earlier

• $73,104

  median household income

  Harris County

• 39%

  of workers are in professional jobs

  estimated 3.2% unemployment among them

Jobs that fit what students study here: most degrees are in health professions, business & management, education, which lead to clinical (81 open), finance (565 open), sales (670 open), operations (783 open), marketing (156 open), human resources (248 open).

Hiring most: Hewlett Packard Enterprise (96), HP (93), Juniper Networks (61), Fervo Energy (57), Intuitive Machines (53), Trinzic (53), EoS Fitness (46), Sysco (43).

What they hire for: Engineering (1,116), Operations (783), Sales (670), Finance (565), Data & Analytics (261), Human Resources (248). Engineering jobs

Job search help near campus

Workforce board: Gulf Coast Workforce Development Board.

• Workforce Solutions Gulf Coast - Acres HomesHouston · 832-856-2885 · Monday - Friday 8:00am - 5:00pm
• Workforce Solutions Gulf Coast - BaytownBaytown · 281-837-0079 · M-F 8am-5pm
• Workforce Solutions Gulf Coast - East EndHouston · 713-228-8848 · Monday - Friday 8:00am - 5:00pm
• Workforce Solutions Gulf Coast - HumbleHumble · 281-446-4837 · Monday - Friday, 8am-5pm
• Workforce Solutions Gulf Coast - NortheastHouston · Monday - Friday 8:00am - 5:00pm
• Workforce Solutions Gulf Coast - NorthlineHouston · Monday-Friday 8am-5pm

American Job Centers are free, public career offices.

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Common questions

How big is Houston Christian University?

Houston Christian University enrolls about 2,886 students and is a private nonprofit 4-year institution in Houston, Texas. It awards about 954 degrees and certificates a year.

What is the graduation rate at Houston Christian University?

49% of students complete, from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (IPEDS 2023 / Scorecard 2026-06).

What do Houston Christian University graduates earn?

Median earnings of students who received federal aid are $44,595 six years after entry and $55,933 ten years after entry, from the College Scorecard.

Does Houston Christian University offer AI or data science degrees?

Houston 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 Houston Christian University?

5,121 open professional jobs are listed in Harris County, 571 of them entry level and 42 saying no experience is needed. Hewlett Packard Enterprise has the most openings.