Wayland Baptist University
Plainview, Texas · Private, nonprofit · 2,041 undergraduates
All 10 programs with reported earnings leave graduates out-earning a typical Texas high-school graduate (about $34,809/yr). Another 68 programs did not have enough data to judge.
What families actually pay
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $20,070 |
| $30k to $48k | $16,344 |
| $48k to $75k | $19,949 |
| $75k to $110k | $21,542 |
| $110k and up | $25,435 |
| All families (average) | $20,590 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Bachelor's Degree | $67,250 | +$32,441 | clears the bar | $21,875 | 0.7 yrs |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | Bachelor's Degree | $53,900 | +$19,091 | clears the bar | $18,056 | 0.9 yrs |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Master's Degree | $84,425 | +$49,616 | clears the bar | $40,085 | 0.8 yrs |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | Bachelor's Degree | $57,805 | +$22,996 | clears the bar | $24,145 | 1 yr |
| Human Services, General | Bachelor's Degree | $48,921 | +$14,112 | clears the bar | $25,000 | 1.8 yrs |
| Curriculum and Instruction | Master's Degree | $62,364 | +$27,555 | clears the bar | $35,875 | 1.3 yrs |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | Bachelor's Degree | $47,700 | +$12,891 | clears the bar | $27,732 | 2.2 yrs |
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology | Master's Degree | $46,932 | +$12,123 | clears the bar | $41,000 | 3.4 yrs |
| Public Administration | Master's Degree | $85,003 | +$50,194 | clears the bar | $38,823 | 0.8 yrs |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Bachelor's Degree | $70,789 | +$35,980 | clears the bar | $28,750 | 0.8 yrs |
Access and outcomes: 46% of students receive Pell grants · 19% 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.