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Lubbock Christian University — ROI, Cost & Payback

Private nonprofit · Lubbock, TX · 1,252 students

The verdict

Lubbock Christian University charges a net price of $24,456/yr after aid — a 4-year total of $97,824. Graduates earn a median $53,787 ten years after entry, $5,427/yr above the $48,360 high-school baseline, clearing the total in 18 years — a 20-year net return of $10,716, a slow but positive payback. (Scorecard, 2026 · our math.)

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Lubbock Christian University's 18-year payback ranks #1,029 of 1,280 US colleges we track — better ROI than 20% of them, and #54 of 213 in Texas.

Better ROI than 20% of US colleges#1,029 of 1,280
Weakest ROIStrongest ROI
$24,456
Net price / yr
Scorecard, 2026
$53,787
Median earnings, 10 yrs
Scorecard, 2026
18 yrs
Payback
Our math, 2026
73%
Admission rate
Scorecard, 2026
Lubbock Christian University: cost, earnings and payback
MeasureValueSource
Net price (after aid)$24,456/yrScorecard, 2026
Total net cost (4 yrs)$97,824our math
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry$53,787Scorecard, 2026
Earnings premium over HS baseline$5,427/yrour math
Median debt (completers)$20,948Scorecard, 2026
Payback18 yrsour math
20-year net return$10,716our math

College Scorecard (2026 release), institution-level · payback and returns are our math.

The arithmetic, on Lubbock Christian University's own numbers. Net price $24,456 × 4 years = $97,824 total. Median earnings $53,787 − the $48,360 high-school baseline = $5,427 a year of premium. $97,824 ÷ $5,427 = 18 years to break even; twenty years of that premium minus the cost leaves $10,716. Future dollars are not discounted, and the earnings figure blends every major here — your programme can beat or miss it. Full method.

How much debt do Lubbock Christian University students graduate with?

A median $20,948 in federal loans among completers, or 39% of the $53,787 its graduates earn ten years out — our math. The figure excludes private loans and students who left before finishing.

What share of Lubbock Christian University students graduate?

51% finish their degree — 49% leave carrying the cost without the credential. Spread the $97,824 bill across that completion rate and the cohort pays $191,812 per graduate produced — our math, and the figure a payback number never shows.

Is Lubbock Christian University expensive compared with other Texas colleges?

Its $24,456 net price runs $5,097 above the $19,359 median across the 213 Texas colleges we profile, or $20,388 more across the full degree.

Lubbock Christian University: frequently asked questions

Is Lubbock Christian University worth the cost?
On the numbers, yes. Lubbock Christian University charges $24,456/yr after aid ($97,824 over 4 years), and graduates earn a median $53,787 ten years out — $5,427/yr above the $48,360 high-school baseline. That clears the cost in 18 years and returns $10,716 net over 20 years, a slow but positive payback.
How long does a Lubbock Christian University degree take to pay off?
About 18 years. We divide the $97,824 four-year net cost by the $5,427/yr earnings premium over the high-school baseline. It is a floor, not a ceiling — mid-career raises pay it back faster.
How much does Lubbock Christian University cost after financial aid?
The median net price is $24,456/yr — about $97,824 over 4 years. That is what the typical aided student actually pays after grants and scholarships, not the published sticker price.
How does Lubbock Christian University compare to other Texas colleges?
It ranks #54 of 213 Texas colleges we track by payback. Its $53,787 median earnings beat the national median of $43,549, and its $24,456 net price is above the national median of $16,902.