Education at Abilene Christian University
Abilene, TX · Master's Degree · about 11 graduates a year
Abilene Christian University graduates in education earn 13% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 36% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Abilene Christian University Compares for Education
All 214 colleges reporting education earnings at this degree level, ranked by median pay four years after graduation. “Wage-adjusted” divides pay by the square root of the state’s wage index so colleges in low-wage states aren’t penalized for local pay.
| # | College | 4 yrs after | Wage-adjusted | Adj. rank | 1 yr after |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | California State University-Sacramento Sacramento, CA | $102,444 | $93,217 | #1 | $77,526 |
| 2 | California State Polytechnic University-Pomona Pomona, CA | $95,883 | $87,247 | #3 | $70,724 |
| 3 | California State University-San Marcos San Marcos, CA | $95,348 | $86,760 | #4 | $77,823 |
| 4 | California State University-Bakersfield Bakersfield, CA | $92,010 | $83,723 | #6 | — |
| 5 | University of Massachusetts Global Irvine, CA | $91,710 | $83,450 | #7 | $75,971 |
| 6 | University of San Diego San Diego, CA | $91,474 | $83,235 | #8 | $73,028 |
| 7 | California State University-East Bay Hayward, CA | $91,220 | $83,004 | #9 | $75,291 |
| 8 | Harvard University Cambridge, MA | $88,307 | $77,764 | #22 | $65,968 |
| 9 | Stanford University Stanford, CA | $88,065 | $80,133 | #12 | $71,967 |
| 10 | Sonoma State University Rohnert Park, CA | $87,304 | $79,441 | #14 | $80,657 |
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| 155 | Liberty University Lynchburg, VA | $57,647 | $52,493 | #201 | $51,093 |
| 156 | Western Colorado University Gunnison, CO | $57,638 | $53,903 | #189 | $51,949 |
| 157 | Coastal Carolina University Conway, SC | $57,456 | $63,710 | #88 | — |
| 158 | Abilene Christian University Abilene, TX | $57,443 | $58,403 | #148 | $53,628 |
| 159 | Ohio State University-Main Campus Columbus, OH | $57,235 | $61,078 | #125 | $48,780 |
| 160 | Clemson University Clemson, SC | $57,075 | $63,287 | #93 | $50,364 |
| 161 | University of Arizona Tucson, AZ | $57,061 | $58,631 | #146 | $50,537 |
Other Majors at Abilene Christian University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $105,173 | $81,656 | #292 of 861 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $99,319 | $66,230 | #116 of 349 |
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | $84,172 | $64,470 | #8 of 26 |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions | $78,976 | $74,437 | #46 of 211 |
| Communication Disorders Sciences and Services | $64,230 | $62,077 | #151 of 243 |
| Social Work | $60,816 | $42,977 | #177 of 279 |
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology | $60,600 | $52,566 | #210 of 322 |
| Educational Administration and Supervision | $55,649 | $49,155 | #428 of 453 |
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions | $55,407 | $43,665 | #155 of 204 |
| Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution | $54,949 | $54,455 | #13 of 14 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Abilene Christian University education graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $53,628 one year after graduating and $57,443 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Abilene Christian University rank for education?
Among 214 colleges reporting earnings for education graduates, Abilene Christian University ranks #158 by median pay four years after graduation, and #148 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is education at Abilene Christian University worth it?
Its graduates earn 13% less than the national median for education ($65,824), and the median federal debt at graduation is $20,500.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are medians for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled; programs with few graduates are not reported. Wage adjustment uses Census ACS state median household income.