Baylor University
Waco, Texas · Private, nonprofit · 14,785 undergraduates
Of 64 programs with reported earnings, 62 leave graduates out-earning a typical Texas high-school graduate (about $34,809/yr) and 2 fall short. Another 119 programs did not have enough data to judge.
What families actually pay
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $22,024 |
| $30k to $48k | $21,530 |
| $48k to $75k | $33,902 |
| $75k to $110k | $38,852 |
| $110k and up | $47,895 |
| All families (average) | $41,104 |
Net price is the yearly cost after grants and scholarships, by family income (College Scorecard). Credit: TuitionTracker.
Program earnings vs a high-school graduate
| Program | Credential | Median earnings | vs HS grad | Verdict | Median debt | Payback |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Bachelor's Degree | $89,510 | +$54,701 | clears the bar | $22,362 | 0.4 yrs |
| Communication Disorders Sciences and Services | Master's Degree | $65,075 | +$30,266 | clears the bar | $42,969 | 1.4 yrs |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Master's Degree | $130,178 | +$95,369 | clears the bar | $54,384 | 0.6 yrs |
| Biology, General | Bachelor's Degree | $57,155 | +$22,346 | clears the bar | $23,165 | 1 yr |
| Marketing | Bachelor's Degree | $78,398 | +$43,589 | clears the bar | $21,525 | 0.5 yrs |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | Bachelor's Degree | $102,812 | +$68,003 | clears the bar | $21,500 | 0.3 yrs |
| Communication and Media Studies | Bachelor's Degree | $58,915 | +$24,106 | clears the bar | $23,250 | 1 yr |
| Social Work | Master's Degree | $61,272 | +$26,463 | clears the bar | $37,754 | 1.4 yrs |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Bachelor's Degree | $85,961 | +$51,152 | clears the bar | $21,500 | 0.4 yrs |
| Health/Medical Preparatory Programs | Bachelor's Degree | $68,460 | +$33,651 | clears the bar | $25,000 | 0.7 yrs |
| Accounting and Related Services | Bachelor's Degree | $102,011 | +$67,202 | clears the bar | $20,495 | 0.3 yrs |
| Management Information Systems and Services | Bachelor's Degree | $96,148 | +$61,339 | clears the bar | $23,000 | 0.4 yrs |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's Degree | $65,090 | +$30,281 | clears the bar | $25,000 | 0.8 yrs |
| Political Science and Government | Bachelor's Degree | $61,578 | +$26,769 | clears the bar | $25,000 | 0.9 yrs |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | Bachelor's Degree | $51,273 | +$16,464 | clears the bar | $25,000 | 1.5 yrs |
Showing the 15 largest programs by graduates. See all 64 on the full profile.
Access and outcomes: 12% of students receive Pell grants · 80% complete their program.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (release 2026-06-10). Earnings are median earnings of graduates measured up to four years after completing, compared to the state high-school-graduate earnings threshold. Figures describe past graduates and are never a promise. Method: methodology. Something look wrong? Report it.