by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Also, learn how Baylor ranks among other schools offering degrees in nursing.
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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for nursing majors, Baylor came in at #87. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #11 in Texas.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Baylor University handed out 267 bachelor's degrees in nursing. This is a decrease of 5% over the previous year when 281 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 5 students received their master’s degree in nursing from Baylor. This makes it the #522 most popular school for nursing master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 49 students received their doctoral degrees in nursing in 2021, making the school the #57 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
The median salary of nursing students who receive their bachelor's degree at Baylor is $63,243. This is higher than $62,880, which is the national median for all nursing bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Baylor, nursing students borrow a median amount of $26,975 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all nursing bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $27,000.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the nursing program at Baylor is $770 per month.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the nursing majors at Baylor University.
Of the 267 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Nursing from Baylor in 2020-2021, 9% were men and 91% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 57% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Baylor University with a bachelor's in nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 30 |
| Black or African American | 20 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 44 |
| White | 152 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 6 |
| Other Races | 15 |
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 5 nursing majors earned their master's degree from Baylor. Of these graduates, 20% were men and 80% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Baylor University with a master's in nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Communication Sciences | 201 |
| Health/Medical Prep Programs | 144 |
| Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Professions | 135 |
| Public Health | 105 |
| Health & Medical Administrative Services | 51 |
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