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Career OutcomesAzimuth ranks Jarvis Christian University #945 for overall value on Azimuth's composite among nonprofit four-year institutions. Graduates earn at roughly the same level as similar students at comparable institutions, placing the institution in the 59.1 percentile for earnings beyond expectations among nonprofit four-year institutions. Azimuth ranks Jarvis Christian University #1059 for mobility among nonprofit four-year institutions — the product of serving a student population in which a substantial share of undergraduates receive Pell Grants and are first-generation college students.
Azimuth ranks Jarvis Christian University #945 for overall value on Azimuth's composite among nonprofit four-year institutions. A private master's university in Hawkins, Texas, Jarvis Christian University enrolls roughly 577 undergraduates. Retention is 47.6% and the six-year graduation rate is 15.2%, reflecting the institution's commitment to student completion. Where Jarvis Christian University performs strongest is return on investment. Azimuth ranks Jarvis Christian University #1379 for return on investment among nonprofit four-year institutions. Graduates earn at roughly the same level as similar students at comparable institutions, placing Jarvis Christian University in the 59.1 percentile for earnings beyond expectations among nonprofit four-year institutions. This performance reflects the institution's focus on Business and career-aligned programming that connects students to meaningful post-graduation outcomes. Access and affordability anchor the institution's mission. 58.8% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants and 46.0% are first-generation college students, positioning Jarvis Christian University as a gateway institution for students from under-resourced backgrounds. Azimuth ranks Jarvis Christian University in the 75.6 percentile for access and the 80.4 percentile for affordability among nonprofit four-year institutions. The combination of strong return on investment alongside broad access and affordability makes Jarvis Christian University a distinctive choice for students seeking both financial viability and inclusive admissions.
Jarvis Christian University's published cost of attendance is $25,185. Net price by income band shows how financial aid reshapes that headline figure: low-income families pay approximately $11,606, middle-income families pay around $5,364, and higher-income families pay approximately $14,877. Azimuth ranks Jarvis Christian University #280 for post-graduation affordability among nonprofit four-year institutions. Net prices by income band are medians within those bands; individual aid packages vary, so some families in each band pay more and some less than the figures shown. Jarvis Christian University participates in federal (Pell Grants, Direct Loans), state, and institutional aid programs. Families apply for need-based aid using the FAFSA. The institution's aid structure combines need-based scholarships with other financial support to help close the gap between sticker price and what families actually pay. Median federal student loan debt at graduation is $27,000, and families using Parent PLUS borrow a median of $10,065; private or institutional loans may add further borrowing that falls outside these federal-only figures — see the Parent PLUS risk framework for how household context shapes PLUS decisions. For a graduate at the institution's median four-year earnings of $40,867, median federal debt of $27,000 projects to a monthly payment of about $305 under standard ten-year repayment. For personalized projections across earnings scenarios — including Parent PLUS planning — use Azimuth's Financial GPS tool.
Jarvis Christian University is a fit for students who want a private nonprofit four-year option in TX and are weighing outcomes against cost. Azimuth ranks Jarvis Christian University #941 for overall value on Azimuth's composite among nonprofit four-year institutions. Graduates earn median 4-year earnings of $40,867, placing Jarvis Christian University in the 1.5 percentile for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions. Graduates earn about $208 more than similar students at comparable institutions, placing the institution in the 59.1 percentile for earnings beyond expectations among nonprofit four-year institutions. Published cost of attendance is $25,185. After need-based aid, low-income families pay approximately $11,606, middle-income families pay around $5,364, higher-income families pay approximately $14,877. Students should weigh those current cost and earnings figures against the school's program mix before treating the fit as primarily an earnings, affordability, or access story.
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Based on federal data for students receiving aid. Actual costs may vary.
Jarvis Christian University's published cost of attendance is $25,185. Net price by income band shows how financial aid reshapes that headline figure: low-income families pay approximately $11,606, middle-income families pay around $5,364, and higher-income families pay approximately $14,877.
Azimuth ranks Jarvis Christian University #280 for post-graduation affordability among nonprofit four-year institutions. Net prices by income band are medians within those bands; individual aid packages vary, so some families in each band pay more and some less than the figures shown.
Jarvis Christian University participates in federal (Pell Grants, Direct Loans), state, and institutional aid programs. Families apply for need-based aid using the FAFSA.
The institution's aid structure combines need-based scholarships with other financial support to help close the gap between sticker price and what families actually pay. Median federal student loan debt at graduation is $27,000, and families using Parent PLUS borrow a median of $10,065; private or institutional loans may add further borrowing that falls outside these federal-only figures — see the [Parent PLUS risk framework](/analysis/ou-what-happens-when-parents-borrow-too/) for how household context shapes PLUS decisions.
For a graduate at the institution's median four-year earnings of $40,867, median federal debt of $27,000 projects to a monthly payment of about $305 under standard ten-year repayment. For personalized projections across earnings scenarios — including Parent PLUS planning — use [Azimuth's Financial GPS tool](/analysis/financial-gps-framework/).
Graduates of Jarvis Christian University earn median 4-year earnings of $40,867, placing Jarvis Christian University in the 1.5 percentile for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions. Graduates earn about $208 more than similar students at comparable institutions, placing the institution in the 59.1 percentile for earnings beyond expectations among nonprofit four-year institutions.
Azimuth ranks Jarvis Christian University #1379 for return on investment among nonprofit four-year institutions. Program outcomes vary by major.
Business Administration, Management and Operations reports 36 graduates and median 4-year earnings of $48,225. Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness reports 15 graduates and median 4-year earnings of $36,576.
Business Administration, Management and Operations
36 graduates
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness
15 graduates
Jarvis Christian University's program portfolio is anchored in business and professional fields, reflecting the institution's focus on career-ready preparation for its student body. Business Administration is the largest program with 36 graduates, followed by Criminal Justice, Kinesiology, Biology, General, and Teacher Education.
Across 0 ranked programs serving roughly 84 students annually, the institution concentrates its degree output in applied professional and business-oriented fields. The strongest earnings outcomes cluster in specific business and applied disciplines.
Business Administration leads with median earnings of $48,225 four years after enrollment across 36 graduates, while Kinesiology delivers median earnings of $36,576 for 15 graduates [per the program-ranking methodology](/analysis/college-program-rankings-how-to-actually-evaluate-programs/). This earnings pattern reflects Jarvis Christian University's positioning as a professional and business-focused institution where graduates move directly into the workforce in applied roles.
The program mix emphasizes Business at 38%, Education at 12%, and other STEM fields at 1%, creating a concentrated portfolio aligned with regional labor-market demand in Texas. These fields represent high-mobility pathways where graduates enter the workforce directly and earnings reflect immediate labor-market outcomes.
The [supply and demand for college graduates](/analysis/supply-demand-map-college-degrees/) provides context for how Jarvis Christian University's dominant program families align with regional employment trends.
