Is Wayland Baptist University worth it?
Wayland Baptist University is a private nonprofit, four-year institution in Plainview, Texas (small town). It awarded 786 degrees and certificates in 2024, most often in business administration and management, criminal justice administration and human services.
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Median earnings 1 year after
$46,287
Median earnings 4 years after
$56,530
Median earnings 10 years after
$51,838
Average net price
$20,590
Completion rate
19%
Completions (2024)
786
Years to pay back
1.5 years
Students (undergrad)
2,041
Median earnings after completing, by program
| Program | Credential | Median earnings, 1yr | Median earnings, 4yr | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Bachelor's | $51,763 | $67,250 | 164 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | Bachelor's | $44,688 | $53,900 | 122 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Master's | $68,671 | $84,425 | 104 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | Bachelor's | $53,038 | $57,805 | 38 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | Bachelor's | $38,397 | $47,700 | 37 |
| Curriculum and Instruction | Master's | $55,684 | $62,364 | 36 |
| Human Services, General | Bachelor's | $33,082 | $48,921 | 34 |
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology | Master's | $43,453 | $46,932 | 33 |
| Public Administration | Master's | $59,730 | $85,003 | 32 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Bachelor's | $70,789 | N/A | 30 |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | Bachelor's | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Communication and Media Studies | Bachelor's | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | Bachelor's | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Computer Science | Bachelor's | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management | Bachelor's | N/A | N/A | N/A |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Business Administration and Management, General | Bachelor's | 156 |
| Business Administration and Management, General | Master's | 78 |
| Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration | Bachelor's | 55 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other | Bachelor's | 45 |
| Human Services, General | Bachelor's | 42 |
| Curriculum and Instruction | Master's | 33 |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | Bachelor's | 22 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other | Associate | 21 |
| Business Administration and Management, General | Associate | 21 |
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | Bachelor's | 20 |
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Sources: federal figures for Wayland Baptist 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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