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Baylor University
Waco, TX · Private Nonprofit · General
Baylor University is a private nonprofit institution in Waco, TX. With a 51% admission rate and 1,400 combined SAT (75th percentile). Enrolls 15,007 students, offers 51 programs with earnings data, and has a 81% completion rate. Earnings are weighted by the number of graduates reporting in each program to reflect the typical student outcome. Payback period estimates how many years of earnings it takes to recoup total degree cost using net price after financial aid.
Admission Rate
51%
SAT Combined (75th)
1,400
Enrollment
15,007
Completion Rate
81%
Cost of Attendance
$70,130
In-State Tuition
$54,844
Out-of-State Tuition
$54,844
Programs
51
1-Year vs 5-Year Earnings — 51 Programs
STEMEngineeringHealthBusinessLiberal ArtsOtherCost ($70K)
Showing 51 of 51 programs
| Compare | # | Program ⇕ | Credential ⇕ | 1yr Earnings ↓ | 5yr Earnings ⇕ | Cost ⇕ | ROI ⇕ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | General Sales, Merchandising and Related Marketing OperationsBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $84,271 | $154,528 | $70,130 | 1.2x | |
| 2 | Computer ScienceBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $82,714 | $107,293 | $70,130 | 1.2x | |
| 3 | Electrical, Electronics and Communications EngineeringBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $82,475 | $98,324 | $70,130 | 1.2x | |
| 4 | Mechanical EngineeringBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $75,726 | $88,325 | $70,130 | 1.1x | |
| 5 | Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $75,213 | $81,389 | $70,130 | 1.1x | |
| 6 | Business/Commerce, GeneralBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $74,886 | $86,739 | $70,130 | 1.1x | |
| 7 | Management Information Systems and ServicesBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $70,873 | $104,131 | $70,130 | 1.0x | |
| 8 | Accounting and Related ServicesBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $68,187 | $94,352 | $70,130 | 1.0x | |
| 9 | Finance and Financial Management ServicesBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $67,909 | $98,333 | $70,130 | 1.0x | |
| 10 | Business Administration, Management and OperationsBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $63,438 | $77,023 | $70,130 | 0.9x | |
| 11 | Human Resources Management and ServicesBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $62,562 | $80,478 | $70,130 | 0.9x | |
| 12 | Business/Managerial EconomicsBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $60,575 | $93,359 | $70,130 | 0.9x | |
| 13 | Entrepreneurial and Small Business OperationsBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $59,052 | $78,646 | $70,130 | 0.8x | |
| 14 | Real EstateBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $57,834 | — | $70,130 | 0.8x | |
| 15 | MarketingBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $57,162 | $72,410 | $70,130 | 0.8x | |
| 16 | Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and MethodsBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $53,614 | $50,814 | $70,130 | 0.8x | |
| 17 | Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject AreasBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $53,201 | $56,406 | $70,130 | 0.8x | |
| 18 | MathematicsBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $45,195 | $59,531 | $70,130 | 0.6x | |
| 19 | Communication and Media StudiesBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $43,740 | $64,645 | $70,130 | 0.6x | |
| 20 | Specialized Sales, Merchandising and Marketing OperationsBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $43,414 | $77,422 | $70,130 | 0.6x | |
| 21 | International BusinessBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $40,782 | $65,021 | $70,130 | 0.6x | |
| 22 | Design and Applied ArtsBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $39,333 | $62,970 | $70,130 | 0.6x | |
| 23 | Communication Disorders Sciences and ServicesBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $38,174 | $62,574 | $70,130 | 0.5x | |
| 24 | SociologyBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $37,753 | $48,488 | $70,130 | 0.5x | |
| 25 | International Relations and National Security StudiesBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $37,507 | $57,316 | $70,130 | 0.5x |
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