Top Ranked Programs
Southwest Baptist University's program mix is anchored in health professions and applied sciences, reflecting the institution's mission as a faith-based regional university. Nursing is the largest program with 63 graduates, followed by Kinesiology with 28 graduates, Psychology, General with 26 graduates, Business Administration with 25 graduates, and Teacher Education with 22 graduates. Across 18 programs, 0 meet Azimuth's ranking threshold, serving roughly 308 students annually. The highest-earning programs at Southwest Baptist University cluster in health and clinical fields. Nursing graduates earn median earnings of $78,525 four years after enrollment, while Computer Science graduates earn $62,016. Kinesiology delivers median earnings of $58,770, and Business Administration reaches $56,182. These outcomes reflect the institution's concentration in Health professions, where demand for qualified graduates remains strong in regional and national labor markets. Several of Southwest Baptist University's programs represent grad-school-dependent pathways where four-year earnings reflect the early stages of careers that typically require advanced credentials. This is particularly true for programs in nursing, biology, and health sciences, where many graduates continue to graduate or professional school. The [supply and demand for college graduates](/analysis/supply-demand-map-college-degrees/) provides context for how the institution's dominant program families align with labor-market demand and wage trajectories in the health professions sector.