by our College Data Analytics TeamWant the scoop on Baylor University Graduate School? We’ve put together a comprehensive report on the school that covers what degree programs Baylor offers, if the school is ranked, how diverse it is, and much more. Click on any of the following links to jump to that section on this page.
College Factual began publishing its yearly rankings to help students identify graduate schools that put a high emphasis on educational quality as well as helping students succeed.These rankings are based on components such as post-graduation earnings of students, accumulated student debt of graduates, how much in demand the school is, and faculty and student diversity.
In College Factual’s 2026 ranking of the Best Master’s Degree Schools in the U.S., Baylor University landed the #57 spot out of the 4,630 schools analyzed for this list.This places the school in the Top 15% of the country for overall quality.For this achievement, Baylor received one of this year’s Best Master’s Schools badges.For the Best Master’s Degree Schools in Texas, Baylor came in at #5.
There were 4,630 college and universities analyzed in the 2026 Best Doctorate Schools in the United States ranking, and Baylor took the #57 spot on the list.Baylor also ranked #5 for Best Doctorate Degree Schools in Texas.
### Best Graduate Certificate Schools RankingIn College Factual’s 2026 Best Graduate Certificate Schools in the United States ranking, Baylor took the #57 spot out of 4,630 schools. In addition, Baylor took the #5 spot for Best Graduate Certificate Schools in Texas.
Out of 4,630 schools analyzed in the 2026 Best Graduate Schools in the United States ranking, Baylor came in at #57. Baylor also ranked #5 for Best Graduate Schools in Texas.
Around 5,711 graduate students chose to attend Baylor University during the most recent year for which we have data.Since diversity is such an important part of the grad school experience, College Factual looked deeper at the demographics of these students.Our findings are below.
Women make up 64.2% of the total graduate student body at Baylor while men make up 35.8%. These percentages may be different for specific degree programs.
Racial-ethnic minorities* make up 34.0% of the graduate student population at Baylor.Baylor is popular with people from outside the United States, too. International students make up 8.6% of the graduate student population.The following chart shows the distribution of racial-ethnic groups at the school. If you click on it, you’ll find more detailed information.
The average graduate full-time tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $59,943 | $59,943 |
| Fees | $61 | $61 |
The typical graduate student at Baylor who borrowed carries a median debt of $24,086.
After earning their master’s degree from Baylor, graduates go on to jobs with an average early-career salary of $87,146.
After earning their doctoral degree from Baylor, graduates go on to jobs with an average early-career salary of $113,657.
The graduate programs at Baylor lead to a range of early-career salaries. The table below lists the graduate fields of study at the school whose recent graduates report the highest early-career earnings.
| Graduate Field of Study | Avg Early-Career Salary |
|---|---|
| Business Administration & Management | $141,489 |
| Nursing | $125,637 |
| Law | $113,657 |
| Accounting | $103,719 |
| Communication Sciences | $77,785 |
| Rehabilitation Professions | $74,108 |
| Clinical & Counseling Psychology | $59,341 |
| Social Work | $58,549 |
| Teacher Education Subject Specific | $58,531 |
| Educational Administration | $50,722 |
Baylor University is a private not-for-profit institution situated in Waco, Texas.The location of the school is great for students who enjoy the amenities of city life. Get more details about the location of Baylor University.
Contact details for Baylor are given below.
| Contact Details | |
|---|---|
| Address: | 1320 S. 7th Street, Waco, TX 76798 |
| Phone: | 254-710-1011 |
| Website: | www.baylor.edu |
| Facebook: | www.facebook.com/pages/Baylor-University/61388081925 |
| Twitter: | twitter.com/baylor |
53.3% of the graduate students at Baylor took at least one online course.Roughly 47.8% of all grad students took courses exclusively online.
The only degree programs listed here are those in which master’s degrees were awarded.
As with the master’s degree programs, only the programs that awarded doctorate degrees are shown here.
| Doctorate Degree Program | Annual Graduates | Avg Early-Career Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Allied Health Professions | 19 | — |
| Applied Statistics. | 5 | — |
| Chemistry | 16 | — |
| Clinical & Counseling Psychology | 15 | — |
| Curriculum & Instruction | 126 | — |
| Educational Administration | 9 | — |
| Electrical and Computer Engineering. | 4 | — |
| Entrepreneurial Studies | 1 | — |
| General Biology | 7 | — |
| General English Literature | 6 | — |
| General Psychology | 7 | — |
| Geological & Earth Sciences | 1 | — |
| Health & Physical Education | 2 | — |
| History | 2 | — |
| Information Science | 1 | — |
| Mathematics | 5 | — |
| Mechanical Engineering | 5 | — |
| Music | 3 | — |
| Natural Resources Conservation | 9 | — |
| Philosophy | 4 | — |
| Physics | 5 | — |
| Physiology & Pathology Sciences | 3 | — |
| Political Science & Government | 2 | — |
| Public Policy | 2 | — |
| Rehabilitation Professions | 8 | — |
| Religious Studies | 6 | — |
| Sacred Music | 1 | — |
| Social Work | 3 | — |
| Sociology | 3 | — |
Only the programs in which a graduate certificate was awarded are shown here.
| Graduate Certificate Program | Annual Graduates | Avg Early-Career Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Business Administration & Management | 11 | — |
| Human Resource Management | 17 | — |
| Marketing | 14 | — |
| Security Science and Technology. | 11 | — |
Listed here are the programs in which Baylor University awarded a professional degree.
| Professional Degree Program | Annual Graduates | Avg Early-Career Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Law | 192 | — |
| Nursing | 248 | — |
| Rehabilitation Professions | 214 | — |
| Theological & Ministerial Studies | 11 | — |
Footnotes
*The racial-ethnic minorities count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the racial-ethnic minorities percentage.
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