Number of Programs with Completers

The following table summarizes the offered degrees and programs with number of programs and number of completers.
By degrees/certificates, 556 Bachelor's, 390 Master's, 30 Doctorate (research), and 3 Post-BS Certificate were awareded by HBU.
Number of ProgramsNumber of Online ProgramsNumber of Completers
Bachelor's619556
Master's3410390
Doctorate (research)4230
Post-BS Certificate14103
Total11734985

Best Major Programs (Ranked in U.S. Colleges)

The following table shows the best programs at Houston Baptist University based on earning after completing the program by degree types.
BachelorMaster
Bachelor Program - Highest Earning After Graduation
Field of StudyMedian Earning after Graduation
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse$67,600
Accounting$55,900
Business Administration and Management$32,600
Psychology$28,100
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies$27,400
Master Program - Highest Earning After Graduation
Field of StudyMedian Earning after Graduation
Business Administration and Management$75,100
Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration$71,200
Business/Commerce$67,900
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services$52,600
Curriculum and Instruction$49,100

Popular Programs with Most Completers

The following table lists the popular programs at Houston Baptist University based on number of completers for each offered programs in 2022-2023.
Bachelor'sMaster'sDoctorate

Major Programs by Offered Degree

The follwing tabs shows all major programs offered at HBU by awared level. You can check online avaiability, number of completers, and average earning after graduation for each major by expanding the major program.
Bachelor'sMaster'sDoctorate (Research)Post-Bachelor's
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Communication and Journalism 4 completers-
Mass Communication/Media Studies4-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Computer and Information Sciences 4 completers-
Computer and Information Sciences0-
Computer Science4-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Education 21 completers-
Bilingual and Multilingual Education2-
Special Education and Teaching0-
Elementary Education and Teaching9-
Art Teacher Education0-
English/Language Arts Teacher Education1-
Mathematics Teacher Education2-
Music Teacher Education3-
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching0-
Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education1-
Social Studies Teacher Education1-
Biology Teacher Education0-
History Teacher Education1-
Spanish Language Teacher Education1-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Engineering 7 completers-
Engineering3-
Electrical and Electronics Engineering4-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics 1 completers-
Spanish Language and Literature1-
Ancient Near Eastern and Biblical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics0-
Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics0-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Work and Family Studies 0 completers-
Human Development and Family Studies0-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
English Language and Literature 11 completers-
English Language and Literature2-
Writing4-
Creative Writing5-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities 1 completers-
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies1-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Biological and Biomedical Sciences 57 completers-
Biology/Biological Sciences42-
Biochemistry and Molecular Biology15-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Mathematics and Statistics 1 completers-
Mathematics1-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies 0 completers-
Behavioral Sciences0-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies 30 completers-
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management8-
Kinesiology and Exercise Science22-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Philosophy and Religious Studies 4 completers-
Philosophy1-
Christian Studies3-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Theology and Religious Vocations (3 completers) 16 completers-
Bible/Biblical Studies7-
Theology/Theological Studies6-
Divinity/Ministry3-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Physical Sciences 3 completers-
Chemistry3-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Psychology 49 completers$28,100
Psychology49$28,100
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, and Firefighting (1 completers) 8 completers-
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies8-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Social Sciences 2 completers-
Political Science and Government2-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Visual and Performing Arts 26 completers-
Design and Visual Communications5-
Graphic Design2-
Film/Cinema/Video Studies11-
Fine/Studio Arts3-
Music4-
Keyboard Instruments0-
Voice and Opera1-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences 109 completers-
Art Therapy/Therapist1-
Bioethics/Medical Ethics11-
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse97$67,600
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Business (4 completers) 96 completers-
Business Administration and Management35$32,600
Business Administration, Management and Operations (other)8-
Accounting9$55,900
Finance16-
International Business/Trade/Commerce15-
Marketing/Marketing Management13-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
History 3 completers-
History3-
Total556
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Education (2 completers) 64 completers-
Bilingual and Multilingual Education0-
Curriculum and Instruction26$49,100
Educational Leadership and Administration8-
Higher Education/Higher Education Administration3-
Educational/Instructional Technology15-
Educational Assessment, Testing, and Measurement4-
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services1$52,600
Reading Teacher Education6-
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas (other)1-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics 3 completers-
Ancient Near Eastern and Biblical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics2-
Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics1-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
English Language and Literature 8 completers-
Creative Writing8-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities 1 completers-
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies1-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies 1 completers-
Behavioral Sciences1-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies 14 completers-
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management14-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Philosophy and Religious Studies 1 completers-
Philosophy1-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Theology and Religious Vocations (3 completers) 50 completers-
Missions/Missionary Studies and Missiology1-
Theology/Theological Studies28-
Divinity/Ministry21-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Psychology 42 completers$32,200
Psychology38$32,200
Counseling Psychology4-
Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology (other)0-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Visual and Performing Arts 21 completers-
Playwriting and Screenwriting8-
Fine/Studio Arts13-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences (3 completers) 95 completers-
Community Health Services/Liaison/Counseling14-
Marriage and Family Therapy/Counseling6-
Clinical Pastoral Counseling/Patient Counseling3-
Mental Health Counseling/Counselor20-
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse52-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Business (2 completers) 87 completers$67,900
Business Administration and Management51$75,100
Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies7-
Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration29$71,200
Management Science0-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
History 3 completers-
History3-
Total390
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Education (1 completers) 26 completers-
Administration of Special Education4-
Superintendency and Educational System Administration22-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Theology and Religious Vocations 0 completers-
Divinity/Ministry0-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences 4 completers-
Community Health Services/Liaison/Counseling4-
Total30
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Education (1 completers) 0 completers-
Educational/Instructional Technology0-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics 0 completers-
Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics0-
Ancient/Classical Greek Language and Literature0-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Theology and Religious Vocations (2 completers) 2 completers-
Missions/Missionary Studies and Missiology2-
Theology/Theological Studies0-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences (1 completers) 1 completers-
Health/Health Care Administration/Management0-
Clinical Pastoral Counseling/Patient Counseling1-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Business 0 completers-
Business/Commerce0-
Accounting0-
Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies0-
Human Resources Development0-
International Business/Trade/Commerce0-
Marketing/Marketing Management0-
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services (other)0-
Total3