Nursing at Baylor University
If you are interested in studying Nursing, take a look at what Baylor University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Baylor University is in Waco, TX.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 578 nursing degrees were awarded at Baylor University.
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Online Class Availability at Baylor University
Distance learning is available at Baylor University. Among 20,626 students, 3,066 (15%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 4,899 (24%) took at least some classes online.
Nursing Rankings at Baylor University
Rankings can help you compare Baylor University’s Nursing program against other schools offering the same major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southwest (Region) | #4 of 192 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Texas | #4 of 111 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #52 of 1,918 |
| Best Value | Texas | #106 of 106 |
| Best Value | Southwest (Region) | #182 of 183 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1849 of 1,878 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southwest (Region) | #4 of 192 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Texas | #4 of 111 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #52 of 1,918 |
| Best Value | Texas | #106 of 106 |
| Best Value | Southwest (Region) | #182 of 183 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1849 of 1,878 |
Earnings for Nursing Graduates from Baylor University
Students who complete Baylor University’s Nursing program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $63,243 |
| 2 years | $64,216 |
| 3 years | $68,318 |
| 4 years | $71,804 |
| 5 years | $85,373 |
Is this above or below average for the school? At the four-year mark, Nursing graduates from Baylor University take home a median $71,804, compared with $68,798 for all Baylor University graduates — about 4% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Nursing graduates from Baylor University is $26,975.
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the diversity of Nursing graduates at Baylor University, by degree type.
Across all degree levels, Nursing graduates at Baylor University are 90% women (519) and 10% men (59).
Nursing Bachelor’s Program at Baylor University
Of the 330 bachelor’s nursing graduates at Baylor University, 90% were women (298) and 10% were men (32).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Nursing bachelor’s degree recipients at Baylor University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 184 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 62 |
| Black / African American | 23 |
| Asian | 37 |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 15 |
| International (Nonresident) | 6 |
| Unknown | 2 |
Minority students account for 42% of Nursing bachelor’s degree recipients at Baylor University, below the national average of 43%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific Nursing Concentrations at Baylor University
The Nursing program at Baylor University offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing | 330 |
| Nursing Administration | 49 |
| Nurse Anesthetist | 34 |
| Nurse Midwifery | 18 |
| Nursing Practice | 147 |
Highest-Paying Careers for Nursing Graduates
Graduates of the Nursing program at Baylor University work across a variety of fields. Here are the top-paying careers for Nursing graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Nurse Practitioners | $147,651 |
| Advanced Practice Psychiatric Nurses | $143,854 |
| Medical and Health Services Managers | $129,557 |
| Registered Nurses | $105,741 |
| Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary | $69,718 |
| Nurse Anesthetists | $66,747 |
| Critical Care Nurses | $65,103 |
| Acute Care Nurses | $56,247 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialists | $52,889 |
| Nurse Midwives | $36,174 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
More about our data sources and methodologies.