Psychology at Baylor University
If you plan to study Psychology, you may want to check out the program at Baylor University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Baylor University sits in Waco, TX.
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Online & Distance Learning at Baylor University
Online coursework is an option at Baylor University. Among 20,626 students, 3,066 (15%) studied exclusively online and 4,899 (24%) took at least some classes online.
Psychology Rankings at Baylor University
Use these rankings to compare Baylor University’s Psychology program against other schools offering the same major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Texas | #7 of 84 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southwest (Region) | #10 of 138 |
| Best Value | Texas | #84 of 84 |
| Best Value | Southwest (Region) | #136 of 136 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #197 of 1,496 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1453 of 1,472 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Texas | #7 of 84 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southwest (Region) | #10 of 138 |
| Best Value | Texas | #84 of 84 |
| Best Value | Southwest (Region) | #136 of 136 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #197 of 1,496 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1453 of 1,472 |
Earnings for Psychology Graduates from Baylor University
Students who complete Baylor University’s Psychology program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $31,390 |
| 2 years | $30,733 |
| 3 years | $36,243 |
| 4 years | $46,051 |
| 5 years | $56,753 |
Is this above or below average for the school? At the four-year mark, Psychology graduates from Baylor University take home a median $46,051, compared with $68,798 for all Baylor University graduates — about 33% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Psychology graduates from Baylor University stands at $25,212.
Top-Paying Careers for Psychology Graduates
Graduates of the Psychology program at Baylor University pursue many career paths. The table below ranks the highest-paying careers for Psychology majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Wind Energy Development Managers | $169,952 |
| Loss Prevention Managers | $165,723 |
| Training and Development Managers | $139,524 |
| Statisticians | $130,349 |
| Wind Energy Operations Managers | $122,567 |
| Compliance Managers | $117,178 |
| School Psychologists | $108,275 |
| Molecular and Cellular Biologists | $100,077 |
| Brownfield Redevelopment Specialists and Site Managers | $99,321 |
| Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary | $98,479 |
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.