Baylor University
Waco, TX · Private nonprofit · 14,785 undergraduates
Median earnings after attending
$72K
In-state tuition
$64K
Out-of-state tuition
$64K
Graduation rate
82%
Acceptance rate
51%
Median debt
$17K
Borrowing rate
31%
Earnings (all students)
$63K
Advertisement
Institution profile
| Highest degree offered | Graduate/Doctoral |
|---|---|
| Predominant degree | Bachelor's |
| Setting | City: Midsize (100k-499k) |
| Region | Southwest |
| ZIP | 76798 |
Financial overview
Published cost
$79K
Federal aid / UG
$5K
Est. net price
$74K
At a glance
| SAT average | 1329 |
|---|---|
| ACT composite (median) | 29.0 |
| First-year retention | 91% |
| SAT math (median) | 630 |
| SAT reading & writing (median) | 585 |
| Undergraduate composition | 60% White · 5% Black · 18% Hispanic · 9% Asian |
| Official website | www.baylor.edu/ |
Figures come from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard and describe students who received federal aid. Statistics describe populations, not individuals — use them as one input among many.
Fields of study with published earnings
| Major | median earnings | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| Computer Science. | $80K | $20K |
| General Sales, Merchandising and Related Marketing Operations. | $71K | $21K |
| Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering. | $68K | — |
| Mechanical Engineering. | $64K | $16K |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | $63K | $18K |
| Management Information Systems and Services. | $63K | $20K |
| Finance and Financial Management Services. | $61K | $20K |
| Business/Commerce, General. | $60K | $12K |
| International Business. | $56K | $20K |
| Accounting and Related Services. | $56K | $16K |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | $53K | $20K |
| Human Resources Management and Services. | $52K | — |
Compare with similar colleges in — TX
| College | In-state tuition | Graduation rate | Median debt | median earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Texas Christian University | $64K | 86% | $20K | $77K |
| Southern Methodist University | $70K | 83% | $15K | $90K |
| Rice University | $68K | 95% | $12K | $91K |
| University of the Incarnate Word | $39K | 53% | $18K | $60K |
| University of St Thomas | $36K | 67% | $12K | $64K |
| Abilene Christian University | $46K | 55% | $12K | $61K |
| Houston Christian University | $41K | 48% | $11K | $61K |
| University of Mary Hardin-Baylor | $33K | 47% | $16K | $60K |
Advertisement