Baylor University

Waco, TX
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4.666675
Based on 36 Reviews
Waco, TX, 500 Speight Ave.
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Career Preparation A
Students and Culture A
Facilities A+
Activities and Groups A
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Baylor University is a large, private, four-year university enrolling 16,787 students and offering 197 degrees in Waco, TX.

Study Areas, Degree Popularity

Check out the most popular majors and specific degrees students have earned at Baylor University.

*Sources for school statistics and data include the U.S. Department of Education's National Center for Education Statistics and the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System. Data may vary depending on school and academic year.
1
Business
1,039 recent grads, 2 study levels
Degree Name
Associates
Bachelor's
Master's
Certificate
Doctoral
Accounting
137
54
Business Administration and Management
102
101
Commerce
64
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services
17
Business/managerial Economics
59
7
Entrepreneurship/entrepreneurial Studies
82
Family and Consumer Sciences/human Sciences
2
Finance
134
Financial Planning and Services
1
Human Resources Management/personnel Administration
32
Insurance
6
International Business
19
Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management
19
Marketing/marketing Management
131
Real Estate
11
Sales, Distribution, and Marketing Operations
24
Specialized Merchandising, Sales, and Marketing Operations
26
Taxation
11
*Number of people in 2015 that graduated with this degree and study level.
2
Human and Social Sciences
787 recent grads, 4 study levels
Degree Name
Associates
Bachelor's
Master's
Certificate
Doctoral
American/united States Studies/civilization
0
2
Ancient/classical Greek Language and Literature
2
Anthropology
29
Asian Studies/civilization
2
Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics
3
Clinical Psychology
6
8
Divinity/ministry
68
Educational Psychology
7
3
History
54
3
Human Development and Family Studies
23
Humanities/humanistic Studies
3
International Relations and Affairs
46
1
Linguistics
5
Multi-/interdisciplinary Studies
50
Museology/museum Studies
9
Philosophy
15
0
4
Philosophy and Religious Studies
1
2
Political Science
79
1
2
Psychology
134
2
2
Public Administration
1
4
Religion/religious Studies
37
0
13
Religious/sacred Music
4
3
School Psychology
7
Social Work
35
69
0
Sociology
25
6
5
Theological and Ministerial Studies
5
7
*Number of people in 2015 that graduated with this degree and study level.
3
Education and Liberal Arts
567 recent grads, 3 study levels
Degree Name
Associates
Bachelor's
Master's
Certificate
Doctoral
Applied Mathematics
9
Arabic Language and Literature
2
Art History, Criticism and Conservation
6
Business Teacher Education
3
Communication Sciences and Disorders
96
35
Curriculum and Instruction
15
4
Educational Leadership and Administration
7
Elementary Education and Teaching
54
English Language and Literature
33
3
2
English/language Arts Teacher Education
11
French Language and Literature
9
German Language and Literature
1
Health and Physical Education/fitness
49
Health Occupations Teacher Education
11
Higher Education/higher Education Administration
11
Mathematics Teacher Education
11
Music Teacher Education
29
3
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
0
35
Russian Language and Literature
9
Social Studies Teacher Education
4
Spanish Language and Literature
16
2
Special Education and Teaching
6
Speech Communication and Rhetoric
75
7
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas
9
*Number of people in 2015 that graduated with this degree and study level.
4
Healthcare
525 recent grads, 3 study levels
Degree Name
Associates
Bachelor's
Master's
Certificate
Doctoral
Athletic Training/trainer
10
Clinical Laboratory Science/medical Technology/technologist
3
Family Practice Nurse/nursing
14
Health/health Care Administration/management
53
Health/medical Preparatory Programs
90
Human Nutrition
24
3
Kinesiology and Exercise Science
15
1
Maternal/child Health and Neonatal Nurse/nursing
5
Nurse Midwife/nursing Midwifery
5
Nutrition Sciences
11
Physical Therapy/therapist
27
Physician Assistant
17
Pre-Dentistry Studies
1
Pre-Medicine/pre-Medical Studies
44
Public Health Education and Promotion
11
Registered Nurse
191
*Number of people in 2015 that graduated with this degree and study level.
5
Mathematics and Science
474 recent grads, 3 study levels
Degree Name
Associates
Bachelor's
Master's
Certificate
Doctoral
Astrophysics
3
Biochemistry
58
Bioinformatics
9
Biology
240
3
7
Chemistry
21
9
3
Environmental Health
3
Geology/earth Science
20
4
1
Geophysics and Seismology
3
Mathematics
27
2
4
Neuroscience
38
Physics
5
4
3
Statistics
1
2
4
*Number of people in 2015 that graduated with this degree and study level.
6
Communication and Media
165 recent grads, 2 study levels
Degree Name
Associates
Bachelor's
Master's
Certificate
Doctoral
Digital Communication and Media/multimedia
62
Journalism
101
2
*Number of people in 2015 that graduated with this degree and study level.
7
Engineering
159 recent grads, 3 study levels
Degree Name
Associates
Bachelor's
Master's
Certificate
Doctoral
Architecture
1
Biomedical Sciences
0
5
Electrical and Electronics Engineering
33
1
1
Engineering
10
1
Environmental Science
8
2
4
Environmental Studies
19
1
Mechanical Engineering
67
6
*Number of people in 2015 that graduated with this degree and study level.
8
Computer Technology
139 recent grads, 3 study levels
Degree Name
Associates
Bachelor's
Master's
Certificate
Doctoral
Computer Science
26
6
Information Science/studies
13
1
Information Technology
16
Management Information Systems
77
*Number of people in 2015 that graduated with this degree and study level.
9
Art and Design
130 recent grads, 2 study levels
Degree Name
Associates
Bachelor's
Master's
Certificate
Doctoral
Acting
24
Conducting
1
Directing and Theatrical Production
1
Drama and Dramatics/theatre Arts
2
1
Fashion/apparel Design
6
Fine Arts
29
Interior Design
8
Keyboard Instruments
5
Music
4
Music History, Literature, and Theory
0
1
Music Performance
13
13
Music Theory and Composition
4
2
Professional, Technical, Business, and Scientific Writing
13
Technical Theatre/theatre Design and Technology
3
*Number of people in 2015 that graduated with this degree and study level.
10
Legal and Law
122 recent grads, 2 study levels
Degree Name
Associates
Bachelor's
Master's
Certificate
Doctoral
Airline/commercial/professional Pilot and Flight Crew
6
Law
116
*Number of people in 2015 that graduated with this degree and study level.
11
Trades and Careers
27 recent grads, 1 study levels
Degree Name
Associates
Bachelor's
Master's
Certificate
Doctoral
Fashion Merchandising
27
*Number of people in 2015 that graduated with this degree and study level.
Private Loan Options
Online Programs

Check out the online programs offered at Baylor University.

Degree Name
Associates
Bachelor's
Master's
Certificate
Doctoral
Business Administration and Management
*Sources for school statistics and data include the U.S. Department of Education's National Center for Education Statistics and the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System. Data may vary depending on school and academic year.
School Accreditation Information
This institution is accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges
Specialized institution accreditations:
Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics Didactic Program in Dietetics American Bar Association, Council of the Section of Legal Education and Admissions to the Bar Law (LAW) - Professional schools American Physical Therapy Association, Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education Physical Therapy (PT) - Professional programs for the physical therapist American Psychological Association, Commission on Accreditation Clinical Psychology (CLPSYD) - PsyD Doctoral programs American Speech-Language-Hearing Association, Council on Academic Accreditation in Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology Speech-Language Pathology (SLP) - Graduate degree programs Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Management Education Health Services Administration (HSA) - Graduate programs in health services administration
Commission on Accrediting of the Association of Theological Schools Theology (THEOL) - Freestanding schools, as well as programs affiliated with larger institutions, offering graduate professional education for ministry and graduate study of theology Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the baccalaureate degree levels Council on Education for Public Health Public Health Programs (PHPG) - Graduate level program offered outside a school of public health National Association of Schools of Music, Commission on Accreditation Music (MUS) - Institutions and units within institutions offering degree-granting and/or non-degree-granting programs National Association of Schools of Theatre, Commission on Accreditation Theatre (THEA) - Institutions and units within institutions offering degree-granting and/or non-degree-granting programs National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education Teacher Education (TED) - Baccalaureate and graduate programs for the preparation of teachers and other professional personnel for elementary and secondary schools
*Source data obtained from U.S. Department of Education's Office of Post-secondary Education (OPE)
Alumni & Student Reviews
A Excellent
Career Preparation
What letter grade would you give your school on how well it prepares students for a career in the real world?
Based on 9 Reviews
Alumni
BBA in economics , Class of 2014
Lots of career fairs, mock interviews, required business writing course, lectures, and real world tutors
Rated January 2016
Alumni
BS in Education , Class of 2002
The School of Education does a fantastic job of inserting college students into local elementary and secondary schools from an early point in their college experience. This helps to prepare students for a career in those schools.
Rated January 2016
A Excellent
Students and Culture
What letter grade would you give the students/culture at your school?
Based on 9 Reviews
Alumni
BS Biology , Class of 1991
Upper middle class to upper upper class
Rated January 2016
Alumni
BBA in economics , Class of 2014
Christian and wholesome folks who genuinely care about making a difference in the world.
Rated January 2016
Alumni
Computer Science , Class of 2001
Friendly, easy access to staff
Rated January 2016
A+ Excellent
Facilities
What letter grade would you give the facilities at your school.
Based on 9 Reviews
Alumni
BBA in economics , Class of 2014
All are pretty top notch. When I attended there were a few dorms and buildings needing work but they've taken care of that since then.
Rated January 2016
Alumni
BS in Education , Class of 2002
The facilities are top notch.
Rated January 2016
Alumni
Nursing , Class of 2015
Excellent. New, good condition, great resources
Rated January 2016
A Excellent
Activities and Groups
What overall letter grade would you give the activities/groups at your school?
Based on 9 Reviews
Alumni
BBA in economics , Class of 2014
Tons of opportunities to study abroad, intramural sports, young life, SIF (sexual identity forum)
Rated January 2016
Alumni
Nursing , Class of 2015
Greek life, church groups, school traditions, football
Rated January 2016
Alumni
Computer Science , Class of 2001
There were tons of things going on. Typical college campus I assume.
Rated January 2016
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