Baylor University: programs, outcomes and local jobs
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14,785
students enrolled
160,000
alumni, as the college reports
5,554
degrees and certificates a year
80%
of students complete
College Scorecard
$41,104
average net price a year
Tuition $54,844
$56,532
median earnings, 6 years after entry
$65,793
median earnings, 10 years after entry
91% working
Executive education programs and Career retraining programs listed on its site.
What students study
| Field of study | Share of awards | Awards a year |
|---|---|---|
| Business & management | 25% | 1,390 |
| Health professions | 25% | 1,372 |
| Biological sciences | 7% | 410 |
| Education | 5% | 257 |
| Communication & journalism | 4% | 234 |
AI and data programs
Degrees and certificates awarded in 2024, by program area and level, from IPEDS completions.
| Program area | Certificates | Associate | Bachelor’s | Master’s | Doctorate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Data science | 16 | ||||
| Data analytics and business analytics | 49 | 4 |
The job market around Baylor University
Professional jobs listed in the cities of McLennan County, where the college is.
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228
open professional jobs
36
entry level
1 say no experience is needed
3%
ask for AI skills
6 jobs
4.3%
unemployment in McLennan County
2026-08 · down 0.1 points from a year earlier
$63,888
median household income
McLennan County
36%
of workers are in professional jobs
estimated 2.7% unemployment among them
Jobs that fit what students study here: most degrees are in business & management, health professions, biological sciences, which lead to finance (14 open), sales (18 open), operations (30 open), marketing (7 open), human resources (6 open).
Hiring most: Baylor University (51), SpaceX (36), L3HARRIS Technologies (25), Harris Health Strategic Fund (10), Howmet Aerospace (4), Knauf North America (4), Magnolia Oil & Gas (4), Michels (4).
What they hire for: Engineering (79), Operations (30), Sales (18), Finance (14), Administration (8), Fundraising & development (8). Engineering jobs
Job search help near campus
Workforce board: Heart of Texas Workforce Development Board, Inc..
- Workforce Solutions for the Heart of Texas - WacoWaco · 254-296-5200 · M, W, Th, F 8am-5pm; Tu 8am-7pm
American Job Centers are free, public career offices.
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Common questions
- How big is Baylor University?
- Baylor University enrolls about 14,785 students and is a private nonprofit 4-year institution in Waco, Texas. It awards about 5,554 degrees and certificates a year.
- What is the graduation rate at Baylor University?
- 80% of students complete, from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (IPEDS 2023 / Scorecard 2026-06).
- What do Baylor University graduates earn?
- Median earnings of students who received federal aid are $56,532 six years after entry and $65,793 ten years after entry, from the College Scorecard.
- Does Baylor University offer AI or data science degrees?
- Yes. Baylor University awarded degrees or certificates in data science, data analytics and business analytics (certificate, bachelor, master) in 2024, from IPEDS completions by program.
- Are there jobs near Baylor University?
- 228 open professional jobs are listed in McLennan County, 36 of them entry level and 1 saying no experience is needed. Baylor University has the most openings.
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