Wayland Baptist University: programs, outcomes and local jobs
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2,041
students enrolled
922
degrees and certificates a year
19%
of students complete
College Scorecard
$20,590
average net price a year
Tuition $21,728
$44,159
median earnings, 6 years after entry
$51,838
median earnings, 10 years after entry
88% working
What students study
| Field of study | Share of awards | Awards a year |
|---|---|---|
| Business & management | 37% | 345 |
| Liberal arts & general studies | 15% | 142 |
| Security & protective services | 11% | 98 |
| Public administration & social work | 10% | 88 |
| Education | 8% | 75 |
AI and data programs
Wayland Baptist University reported no degrees or certificates in artificial intelligence, data science, data analytics or robotics for 2024. A new program with no graduates yet would not appear here.
The job market around Wayland Baptist University
Professional jobs listed in the cities of Hale County, where the college is.
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14
open professional jobs
4
entry level
0%
ask for AI skills
0 jobs
4.4%
unemployment in Hale County
2026-08 · down 0.2 points from a year earlier
$52,788
median household income
Hale County
28%
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, security & protective services, public administration & social work, which lead to finance (4 open), sales (1 open), human resources (2 open).
Hiring most: Executive Alliance (3), ATLAS CPAs & Advisors PLLC (2), DBI Staffing (2), Providence Health System-southern California (2), Acupath Laboratories (1), LHH (1), Promoted2 (1), Providence Health & Services (1).
What they hire for: Finance (4), Engineering (3), Human Resources (2), Clinical (1), Sales (1). Finance jobs
Job search help near campus
Workforce board: South Plains Workforce Development Board.
- Workforce Solutions South Plains - PlainviewPlainview · 806-293-8566 · Monday - Friday, 8:00am -5:00pm
American Job Centers are free, public career offices.
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Common questions
- How big is Wayland Baptist University?
- Wayland Baptist University enrolls about 2,041 students and is a private nonprofit 4-year institution in Plainview, Texas. It awards about 922 degrees and certificates a year.
- What is the graduation rate at Wayland Baptist University?
- 19% of students complete, from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (IPEDS 2023 / Scorecard 2026-06).
- What do Wayland Baptist University graduates earn?
- Median earnings of students who received federal aid are $44,159 six years after entry and $51,838 ten years after entry, from the College Scorecard.
- Does Wayland Baptist University offer AI or data science degrees?
- Wayland Baptist University reported no degrees or certificates in artificial intelligence, data science, data analytics or robotics for 2024 (IPEDS completions). A new program with no graduates yet would not appear.
- Are there jobs near Wayland Baptist University?
- 14 open professional jobs are listed in Hale County, 4 of them entry level and 0 saying no experience is needed. Executive Alliance has the most openings.
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Sources: enrollment and degrees from IPEDS (U.S. Department of Education); graduation, earnings and net price from the College Scorecard (IPEDS 2023 / Scorecard 2026-06); open jobs from employers’ career sites, checked daily; unemployment from the Bureau of Labor Statistics; workforce boards and American Job Centers from CareerOneStop.
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