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1,283
students enrolled
469
degrees and certificates a year
46%
of students complete
College Scorecard
$19,555
average net price a year
Tuition $30,694
$44,392
median earnings, 6 years after entry
$54,771
median earnings, 10 years after entry
91% working
What students study
| Field of study | Share of awards | Awards a year |
|---|---|---|
| Health professions | 28% | 129 |
| Business & management | 20% | 94 |
| Parks, recreation & fitness | 12% | 56 |
| Education | 8% | 38 |
| Biological sciences | 7% | 31 |
AI and data programs
Hardin-Simmons University reported no degrees or certificates in artificial intelligence, data science, data analytics or robotics for 2024. A new program with no graduates yet would not appear here.
The job market around Hardin-Simmons University
Professional jobs listed in the cities of Taylor County, where the college is.
125
open professional jobs
11
entry level
2 say no experience is needed
1%
ask for AI skills
1 jobs
3.5%
unemployment in Taylor County
2026-09 · down 0.1 points from a year earlier
$66,406
median household income
Taylor County
37%
of workers are in professional jobs
estimated 2.2% unemployment among them
Jobs that fit what students study here: most degrees are in health professions, business & management, education, which lead to finance (5 open), sales (11 open), operations (51 open), marketing (3 open), human resources (5 open).
Hiring most: Oracle (35), Abilene Christian University (10), ABM Industries (4), Kiewit Infrastructure South (4), PCL Construction (4), EquipmentShare (3), Great Lakes Cheese (3), Innovasolutions (3).
What they hire for: Operations (51), Engineering (16), Sales (11), Finance (5), Human Resources (5), Administration (3). Operations jobs
Job search help near campus
- Workforce Solutions West Central - AbileneAbilene · 325-795-4200 · Mon-Friday, 8:00 am to 5:00pm
American Job Centers are free, public career offices.
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Common questions
- How big is Hardin-Simmons University?
- Hardin-Simmons University enrolls about 1,283 students and is a private nonprofit 4-year institution in Abilene, Texas. It awards about 469 degrees and certificates a year.
- What is the graduation rate at Hardin-Simmons University?
- 46% of students complete, from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (IPEDS 2023 / Scorecard 2026-06).
- What do Hardin-Simmons University graduates earn?
- Median earnings of students who received federal aid are $44,392 six years after entry and $54,771 ten years after entry, from the College Scorecard.
- Does Hardin-Simmons University offer AI or data science degrees?
- Hardin-Simmons University reported no degrees or certificates in artificial intelligence, data science, data analytics or robotics for 2024 (IPEDS completions). A new program with no graduates yet would not appear.
- Are there jobs near Hardin-Simmons University?
- 125 open professional jobs are listed in Taylor County, 11 of them entry level and 2 saying no experience is needed. Oracle has the most openings.
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