Is Baylor University worth it?
Baylor University is a private nonprofit, four-year institution in Waco, Texas (midsize city). It awarded 6,042 degrees and certificates in 2024, most often in registered nursing, accounting and communication sciences and disorders.
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Median earnings 1 year after
$50,754
Median earnings 4 years after
$69,608
Median earnings 10 years after
$65,793
Average net price
$41,104
Completion rate
80%
Completions (2024)
6,042
Years to pay back
2.4 years
Students (undergrad)
14,785
Median earnings after completing, by program
| Program | Credential | Median earnings, 1yr | Median earnings, 4yr | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Bachelor's | $75,213 | $89,510 | 382 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Master's | $109,356 | $130,178 | 208 |
| Marketing | Bachelor's | $57,162 | $78,398 | 159 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Bachelor's | $63,438 | $85,961 | 144 |
| Biology, General | Bachelor's | $24,408 | $57,155 | 136 |
| Communication and Media Studies | Bachelor's | $43,740 | $58,915 | 134 |
| Accounting and Related Services | Bachelor's | $68,187 | $102,011 | 127 |
| Social Work | Master's | $51,193 | $61,272 | 121 |
| Law | Doctoral | $85,368 | $121,715 | 118 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | Bachelor's | $67,909 | $102,812 | 117 |
| Management Information Systems and Services | Bachelor's | $70,873 | $96,148 | 112 |
| Theological and Ministerial Studies | Master's | $44,601 | $58,391 | 87 |
| Political Science and Government | Bachelor's | $32,981 | $61,578 | 87 |
| Communication Disorders Sciences and Services | Master's | $64,046 | $65,075 | 86 |
| Mechanical Engineering | Bachelor's | $75,726 | $92,990 | 79 |
Source: College Scorecard, June 2026 release, and IPEDS. Earnings cover federally aided students only, so they do not cover every graduate.
Awards conferred, by program
| Program | Award level | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | Bachelor's | 330 |
| Communication Sciences and Disorders, General | Master's | 218 |
| Biology/Biological Sciences, General | Bachelor's | 217 |
| Health/Medical Preparatory Programs, Other | Bachelor's | 216 |
| Accounting | Bachelor's | 214 |
| Business Administration and Management, General | Master's | 201 |
| Communication, General | Bachelor's | 192 |
| Law | Doctoral professional practice | 192 |
| Finance, General | Bachelor's | 181 |
| Marketing/Marketing Management, General | Bachelor's | 176 |
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Sources: federal figures for Baylor University. Federal figures from College Scorecard and IPEDS. Occupation pay from Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS for Texas. Counts under 10 are not published.
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