Offered Degrees
BS, MS, Doctorate, Certificate, Post-Graduate
Online Courses
BS, MS, Doctorate, Certificate, Post-Graduate
Total Programs
116
Online Programs
31
Salary after Completing
$27,400 - $67,600
Offered Degrees at HBU
Houston Christian University is categorized by Master's College and University (larger programs) by Carnegie categorization. As of 2025, Houston Christian University offers 116 programs through online and on-site (classroom) education. It offers Bachelor's, Master's, Doctorate, Certificate and Post-Graduate Certificate degree.
The following table lists number of programs by offered degree and online availability.
| Award Level | Total Number of Programs | Available Online Class |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 63 | 7 |
| Master's | 33 | 11 |
| Doctorate (Research) | 4 | 2 |
| Less Than 1 Year Certificate | 5 | 4 |
| Post-Bachelor's Certificate | 11 | 7 |
| Total | 116 | 31 |
Field of Study by Offered Degree/Program
HBU Bachelor's Programs
Houston Christian University offers Bachelor's degree with 63 major programs. Among them 7 programs are available through online classes.
| Program | Available Online | Number of Completer | Average Salary after Completing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Communication and Journalism [+] | ✕ | 3 | |
| Mass Communication/Media Studies | ✕ | 2 | - |
| Communication and Media Studies (other) | ✕ | 1 | - |
| Communications Technologies [+] | ✕ | 2 | |
| Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics and Special Effects | ✕ | 2 | - |
| Computer and Information Sciences [+] | ✕ | 7 | |
| Computer and Information Sciences | ✕ | 2 | - |
| Computer Science | ✕ | 5 | - |
| Education [+] | ✕ | 19 | |
| Bilingual and Multilingual Education | ✕ | 3 | - |
| Special Education and Teaching | ✕ | - | - |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | ✕ | 6 | - |
| Art Teacher Education | ✕ | 1 | - |
| English/Language Arts Teacher Education | ✕ | 3 | - |
| Mathematics Teacher Education | ✕ | - | - |
| Music Teacher Education | ✕ | 1 | - |
| Physical Education Teaching and Coaching | ✕ | 1 | - |
| Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education | ✕ | - | - |
| Social Studies Teacher Education | ✕ | 1 | - |
| History Teacher Education | ✕ | - | - |
| Spanish Language Teacher Education | ✕ | 2 | - |
| Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor | ✕ | 1 | - |
| Engineering [+] | ✕ | 19 | |
| Engineering | ✕ | 11 | - |
| Electrical and Electronics Engineering | ✕ | 8 | - |
| Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics [+] | ✕ | 2 | |
| Spanish Language and Literature | ✕ | 1 | - |
| Ancient Near Eastern and Biblical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | ✕ | 1 | - |
| Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | ✕ | - | - |
| Work and Family Studies [+] | ✕ | 2 | |
| Human Development and Family Studies | ✕ | 2 | - |
| English Language and Literature [+] | ✕ | 6 | |
| English Language and Literature | ✕ | 5 | - |
| Creative Writing | ✕ | 1 | - |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities [+] | ✕ | 0 | |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies | ✕ | - | - |
| Biological and Biomedical Sciences [+] | ✕ | 59 | |
| Biology/Biological Sciences | ✕ | 47 | - |
| Biochemistry and Molecular Biology | ✕ | 12 | - |
| Mathematics and Statistics [+] | ✕ | 3 | |
| Mathematics | ✕ | 3 | - |
| Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies [+] | ✕ | 1 | |
| Behavioral Sciences | ✕ | 1 | - |
| Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies [+] | ✕ | 45 | |
| Sport and Fitness Administration/Management | ✕ | 8 | - |
| Kinesiology and Exercise Science | ✕ | 37 | - |
| Philosophy and Religious Studies [+] | ✕ | 2 | |
| Philosophy | ✕ | 1 | - |
| Christian Studies | ✕ | 1 | - |
| Theology and Religious Vocations [+] | ✔ | 8 | |
| Bible/Biblical Studies | ✔ | 7 | - |
| Theology/Theological Studies | ✔ | 1 | - |
| Physical Sciences [+] | ✕ | 5 | |
| Chemistry | ✕ | 5 | - |
| Psychology [+] | ✔ | 2 | |
| Psychology | ✔ | 2 | $28,100 |
| Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, and Firefighting [+] | ✔ | 1 | |
| Criminal Justice/Safety Studies | ✔ | 1 | - |
| Social Sciences [+] | ✕ | 5 | |
| Political Science and Government | ✕ | 5 | - |
| Visual and Performing Arts [+] | ✕ | 37 | |
| Digital Arts | ✕ | - | - |
| Design and Visual Communications | ✕ | 3 | - |
| Graphic Design | ✕ | 6 | - |
| Game and Interactive Media Design | ✕ | 1 | - |
| Film/Cinema/Video Studies | ✕ | 7 | - |
| Fine/Studio Arts | ✕ | 6 | - |
| Music | ✕ | 10 | - |
| Keyboard Instruments | ✕ | 1 | - |
| Voice and Opera | ✕ | 3 | - |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] | ✕ | 60 | |
| Art Therapy/Therapist | ✕ | 1 | - |
| Bioethics/Medical Ethics | ✕ | 11 | - |
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | ✕ | 48 | $67,600 |
| Business [+] | ✔ | 95 | |
| Business Administration and Management | ✔ | 30 | $32,600 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations (other) | ✔ | 18 | - |
| Accounting | ✕ | 8 | $55,900 |
| Finance | ✕ | 15 | - |
| International Business/Trade/Commerce | ✕ | 6 | - |
| Marketing/Marketing Management | ✕ | 18 | - |
| History [+] | ✕ | 2 | - |
| History | ✕ | 2 | - |
HBU Master's Programs
Houston Christian University offers Master's degree with 33 major programs. Among them 11 programs are available through online classes.
| Program | Available Online | Number of Completer | Average Salary after Completing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Education [+] | ✔ | 51 | |
| Curriculum and Instruction | ✕ | 17 | $49,100 |
| Educational Leadership and Administration | ✔ | 10 | - |
| Higher Education/Higher Education Administration | ✕ | 6 | - |
| Educational/Instructional Technology | ✔ | 14 | - |
| Educational Assessment, Testing, and Measurement | ✕ | 3 | - |
| Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services | ✕ | 1 | $52,600 |
| Reading Teacher Education | ✕ | - | - |
| Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics [+] | ✕ | 3 | |
| Ancient Near Eastern and Biblical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | ✕ | 2 | - |
| Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | ✕ | 1 | - |
| English Language and Literature [+] | ✕ | 6 | |
| Creative Writing | ✕ | 6 | - |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities [+] | ✕ | 2 | |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies | ✕ | 2 | - |
| Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies [+] | ✕ | 5 | |
| Behavioral Sciences | ✕ | 5 | - |
| Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies [+] | ✔ | 7 | |
| Sport and Fitness Administration/Management | ✔ | 7 | - |
| Philosophy and Religious Studies [+] | ✕ | 2 | |
| Philosophy | ✕ | 2 | - |
| Theology and Religious Vocations [+] | ✔ | 38 | |
| Missions/Missionary Studies and Missiology | ✕ | - | - |
| Theology/Theological Studies | ✔ | 29 | - |
| Divinity/Ministry | ✔ | 9 | - |
| Psychology [+] | ✕ | 28 | |
| Psychology | ✕ | 28 | $32,200 |
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology (other) | ✕ | - | - |
| Visual and Performing Arts [+] | ✕ | 8 | |
| Playwriting and Screenwriting | ✕ | 1 | - |
| Film/Cinema/Video Studies | ✕ | 1 | - |
| Fine/Studio Arts | ✕ | 6 | - |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] | ✔ | 128 | |
| Community Health Services/Liaison/Counseling | ✔ | 19 | - |
| Marriage and Family Therapy/Counseling | ✔ | 17 | - |
| Clinical Pastoral Counseling/Patient Counseling | ✕ | 4 | - |
| Mental Health Counseling/Counselor | ✔ | 64 | - |
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | ✕ | 23 | - |
| Family Practice Nurse/Nursing | ✕ | 1 | - |
| Business [+] | ✔ | 80 | |
| Business Administration and Management | ✔ | 48 | $75,100 |
| Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies | ✔ | 9 | - |
| Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration | ✔ | 10 | $71,200 |
| Management Science | ✕ | 13 | - |
| History [+] | ✕ | 4 | - |
| History | ✕ | 4 | - |
HBU Doctorate (Research) Programs
Houston Christian University offers Doctorate (Research) degree with 4 major programs. Among them 2 programs are available through online classes.
| Program | Available Online | Number of Completer | Average Salary after Completing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Education [+] | ✔ | 21 | |
| Administration of Special Education | ✕ | 3 | - |
| Superintendency and Educational System Administration | ✔ | 18 | - |
| Theology and Religious Vocations [+] | ✕ | 0 | |
| Divinity/Ministry | ✕ | - | - |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] | ✔ | 5 | - |
| Community Health Services/Liaison/Counseling | ✔ | 5 | - |
HBU Less Than 1 Year Certificate Programs
Houston Christian University offers Less Than 1 Year Certificate degree with 5 major programs. Among them 4 programs are available through online classes.
| Program | Available Online | Number of Completer | Average Salary after Completing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Visual and Performing Arts [+] | ✔ | 0 | |
| Art History, Criticism and Conservation | ✔ | - | - |
| Business [+] | ✔ | 6 | - |
| Business/Commerce | ✔ | - | - |
| Business Administration and Management | ✔ | 1 | - |
| Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies | ✔ | 3 | - |
| Management Science | ✕ | 2 | - |
HBU Post-Bachelor's Certificate Programs
Houston Christian University offers Post-Bachelor's Certificate degree with 11 major programs. Among them 7 programs are available through online classes.
| Program | Available Online | Number of Completer | Average Salary after Completing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics [+] | ✕ | 0 | |
| Ancient/Classical Greek Language and Literature | ✕ | - | - |
| Theology and Religious Vocations [+] | ✔ | 1 | |
| Missions/Missionary Studies and Missiology | ✕ | 1 | - |
| Theology/Theological Studies | ✔ | - | - |
| Business [+] | ✔ | 2 | - |
| Business/Commerce | ✔ | - | - |
| Accounting | ✕ | - | - |
| Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies | ✔ | - | - |
| Human Resources Development | ✔ | 1 | - |
| International Business/Trade/Commerce | ✔ | - | - |
| Management Science | ✕ | 1 | - |
| Marketing/Marketing Management | ✔ | - | - |
| Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services (other) | ✔ | - | - |
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