Top Ranked Programs
Hardin-Simmons University's program mix is anchored in Business and professional fields aligned with the institution's identity as a private Christian university in Texas. Business Administration is the largest program with 49 graduates, followed by Kinesiology, Psychology, General, Biology, General, and Subject-Specific Teacher Education. Across 17 programs serving roughly 295 students annually, the institution concentrates its degree output in applied professional and business-oriented fields. Business Administration leads the institution's program portfolio by enrollment and delivers median earnings of $48,112 four years after enrollment. Kinesiology graduates earn $50,560, while Psychology, General graduates reach $47,423. Among the highest-earning programs, Nursing delivers median earnings of $90,276 with 18 graduates, and Biology, General reaches $52,005 with 23 graduates. This earnings range reflects the diversity of career pathways available across Hardin-Simmons University's program offerings. Several of these programs represent direct-to-workforce pathways where graduates enter professional roles immediately after completion, while others, such as those in education and health-related fields, may lead to licensure or credential requirements that shape early-career earnings. The [supply and demand for college graduates](/analysis/supply-demand-map-college-degrees/) provides context for how Hardin-Simmons University's dominant program families align with regional and national labor-market demand in Texas and beyond.