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General Psychology at Baylor University

If you are interested in studying General Psychology, you may want to check out the program at Baylor University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

Baylor University is in Waco, TX.

In the most recent year for which we have data, 166 general psychology degrees were awarded at Baylor University.

Studying Online at Baylor University

Distance learning is available at Baylor University. Of 20,626 students, 3,066 (15%) studied exclusively online and 4,899 (24%) took at least some classes online.

General Psychology Rankings at Baylor University

These rankings give you a sense of how Baylor University’s General Psychology program against peer institutions.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	Texas	#10 of 78
Best Schools (Quality)	Southwest (Region)	#14 of 122
Best Value	Texas	#79 of 79
Best Value	Southwest (Region)	#122 of 122
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#216 of 1,305
Best Value	Nationwide	#1278 of 1,295

Doctoral-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	Texas	#10 of 78
Best Schools (Quality)	Southwest (Region)	#14 of 122
Best Value	Texas	#79 of 79
Best Value	Southwest (Region)	#122 of 122
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#216 of 1,305
Best Value	Nationwide	#1278 of 1,295

Earnings for General Psychology Graduates from Baylor University

Those who finish Baylor University’s General Psychology program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
1 year	$24,478
2 years	$24,679
3 years	$36,243
4 years	$46,051
5 years	$56,326

Is this above or below average for the school? At the four-year mark, General Psychology graduates from Baylor University earn a median of $46,051, compared with $68,798 for all Baylor University graduates — about 33% lower than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

Typical debt at graduation for General Psychology graduates from Baylor University comes in at $25,212.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Take a look at the composition of General Psychology graduates at Baylor University, broken down by degree level.

Looking at the program as a whole, General Psychology graduates at Baylor University are 76% women (126) and 24% men (40).

General Psychology Bachelor’s Program at Baylor University

Of the 157 bachelor’s general psychology graduates at Baylor University, 76% were women (120) and 24% were men (37).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of General Psychology bachelor’s degree recipients at Baylor University.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	88
Hispanic / Latino	30
Black / African American	8
Asian	16
Two or More Races	7
International (Nonresident)	6
Unknown	2

Minority students account for 39% of General Psychology bachelor’s degree recipients at Baylor University, below the national average of 46%.*

General Psychology Master’s Program at Baylor University

Among the 2 master’s general psychology degrees awarded at Baylor University, 50% were women (1) and 50% were men (1).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of General Psychology master’s degree recipients at Baylor University.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	2

General Psychology Doctoral Program at Baylor University

Of the 7 doctoral general psychology graduates at Baylor University, 71% were women (5) and 29% were men (2).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of General Psychology doctoral degree recipients at Baylor University.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	5
Hispanic / Latino	1
American Indian / Alaska Native	1

Minority students account for 29% of General Psychology doctoral degree recipients at Baylor University, below the national average of 33%.*

*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.

More Specific General Psychology Concentrations at Baylor University

The General Psychology program at Baylor University offers more specialized concentrations:

Concentration	Graduates
General Psychology	166

Best-Paid Careers for General Psychology Graduates

Students who finish General Psychology program at Baylor University pursue many career paths. Here are the highest-paying careers for General Psychology graduates, ordered by median annual salary:

Occupation	Nationwide Median Wage
Wind Energy Development Managers	$169,952
Loss Prevention Managers	$165,723
Wind Energy Operations Managers	$122,567
Compliance Managers	$117,178
Brownfield Redevelopment Specialists and Site Managers	$99,321
Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary	$98,479
Managers, All Other	$95,684
Neuropsychologists	$83,690
Regulatory Affairs Managers	$77,828
Psychologists, All Other	$73,521

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.