Outcomes-based program rankings.
Program outcomes at Baylor University vary significantly by field of study. These rankings evaluate each program by post-graduation earnings, debt burden, and return on investment — not prestige or reputation.
Use this analysis to compare programs and understand which fields deliver the strongest outcomes.
Analyzing 51 programs with available earnings data.
recent graduates
This bar shows the range of median earnings across all majors at this school.
The tables below compare programs in each category by earnings, rank, debt, and cohort size.
These sections represent the complete set of ranked undergraduate programs at Baylor University.
Computer Science. leads engineering & technology with 128K in median earnings.
| Program | National Rank | Median Earnings | Median Debt | Cohort Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Science.Small sample | — | $128,411★ | — | 18 |
| Mechanical Engineering. | — | $92,990 |
Program rankings are derived entirely from post-graduation outcomes. We do not use reputation surveys, selectivity metrics, or SAT scores. This means some programs may rank differently than you'd expect based on prestige — and that's intentional.
Median earnings 10 years post-enrollment
Debt burden relative to earnings
Institutional contribution to outcomes
Resources, cohort size, and graduation rates
Trajectory from early to mid-career
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| Engineering, General.Small sample | — | $84,689 | — | 13 |
General Sales, Merchandising and Related Marketing Operations. leads business & economics with 125K in median earnings.
| Program | National Rank | Median Earnings | Median Debt | Cohort Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| General Sales, Merchandising and Related Marketing Operations. | — | $125,167★ | — | 28 |
| Business/Commerce, General. | — | $124,434 | — | 60 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services. | — | $102,812 | $73,251 | 181 |
| Accounting and Related Services. | — | $102,011 | $73,283 | 148 |
| Management Information Systems and Services. | — | $96,148 | $72,838 | 134 |
| Real Estate.Small sample | — | $94,027 | — | 5 |
| Human Resources Management and Services. | — | $89,102 | — | 30 |
| Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations. | — | $86,363 | — | 73 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | — | $85,961 | $72,972 | 157 |
| Business/Managerial Economics. | — | $84,808 | — | 57 |
| Marketing. | — | $78,398 | $87,696 | 188 |
| International Business. | — | $71,071 | — | 22 |
| Specialized Sales, Merchandising and Marketing Operations. | — | $67,066 | $78,949 | 43 |
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. leads health with 90K in median earnings.
| Program | National Rank | Median Earnings | Median Debt | Cohort Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | — | $89,510★ | $64,721 | 317 |
| Health/Medical Preparatory Programs. | — | $68,460 | $64,612 | 155 |
| Communication Disorders Sciences and Services. | — | $63,909 | $89,084 | 79 |
| Public Health. | — | $23,096 | — | 41 |
Mathematics. leads sciences & mathematics with 90K in median earnings.
| Program | National Rank | Median Earnings | Median Debt | Cohort Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematics. | — | $89,618★ | — | 24 |
| Chemistry.Small sample | — | $65,293 | — | 17 |
| Biology, General. | — | $57,155 | $51,800 | 246 |
| Neurobiology and Neurosciences. | — | $53,927 | — | 65 |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology. | — | $49,661 | $68,554 | 69 |
International Relations and National Security Studies. leads social sciences & policy with 67K in median earnings.
| Program | National Rank | Median Earnings | Median Debt | Cohort Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| International Relations and National Security Studies. | — | $67,484★ | — | 53 |
| Psychology, General. | — | $65,090 | $62,466 | 128 |
| Political Science and Government. | — | $61,578 | $87,433 | 104 |
| Social Work. | — | $58,293 | — | 24 |
| Sociology. | — | $57,822 | — | 34 |
| Anthropology. | — | $50,699 | — | 31 |
Journalism. leads communications with 64K in median earnings.
| Program | National Rank | Median Earnings | Median Debt | Cohort Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Journalism. | — | $63,622★ | $48,061 | 67 |
| Communication and Media Studies. | — | $58,915 | $81,886 | 176 |
Design and Applied Arts. leads humanities & arts with 64K in median earnings.
| Program | National Rank | Median Earnings | Median Debt | Cohort Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Design and Applied Arts. | — | $63,522★ | — | 25 |
| Philosophy. | — | $58,363 | — | 27 |
| History. | — | $57,006 | — | 42 |
| English Language and Literature, General. | — | $54,367 | — | 28 |
| Fine and Studio Arts. | — | $50,253 | — | 31 |
| Religion/Religious Studies. | — | $50,002 | — | 26 |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft. | — | $45,706 | — | 29 |
| Music. | — | $40,017 | — | 30 |
| Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies. | — | $36,668 | — | 21 |
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics.Small sample | — | $34,649 | — | 15 |
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas. leads education with 57K in median earnings.
| Program | National Rank | Median Earnings | Median Debt | Cohort Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas. | — | $57,434★ | $54,516 | 37 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | — | $56,476 | — | 60 |
Natural Resources Conservation and Research. leads agriculture & environment with 60K in median earnings.
| Program | National Rank | Median Earnings | Median Debt | Cohort Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research. | — | $59,701 | — | 29 |
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General. leads other & interdisciplinary with 52K in median earnings.
| Program | National Rank | Median Earnings | Median Debt | Cohort Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General. | — | $51,727★ | — | 20 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness. | — | $51,273 | $71,052 | 92 |
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services. | — | $46,979 | $49,063 | 34 |
| Foods, Nutrition, and Related Services.Small sample | — | $45,554 | — | 17 |
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other. | — | $44,995 | — | 66 |
Why rankings may differ by program: A university's nursing program and business program can have entirely different outcome profiles. Our methodology surfaces these differences so you can evaluate programs — not just institutions.
