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Baylor University Reviews

Based on 36 Reviews
500 Speight Ave. Waco, TX
College Review
Career PreparationA
Students and CultureA
FacilitiesA+
Activities and GroupsA
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Excellent
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.
Degree Name
Associates
Bachelor's
Master's
Certificate
Doctoral
Accounting
137
54
Business Administration and Management, General
102
101
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other
17
Business/commerce, General
64
Business/managerial Economics
59
7
Entrepreneurship/entrepreneurial Studies
82
Family and Consumer Sciences/human Sciences, General
2
Finance, General
134
Financial Planning and Services
1
Human Resources Management/personnel Administration, General
32
Insurance
6
International Business/trade/commerce
19
Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management
19
Marketing/marketing Management, General
131
Real Estate
11
Sales, Distribution, and Marketing Operations, General
24
Specialized Merchandising, Sales, and Marketing Operations, Other
26
Taxation
11
* Number of pople in 2015 that gradutated with thie degree and study level.
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, General
3
Clinical Psychology
6
8
Divinity/ministry
68
Educational Psychology
7
3
History, General
54
3
Human Development and Family Studies, General
23
Humanities/humanistic Studies
3
International Relations and Affairs
46
1
Latin American Studies
0
Linguistics
5
Multi-/interdisciplinary Studies, Other
50
Museology/museum Studies
9
Philosophy
15
0
4
Philosophy and Religious Studies, Other
1
2
Political Science and Government, General
79
1
2
Psychology, General
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, Other
5
7
* Number of pople in 2015 that gradutated with thie degree and study level.
Degree Name
Associates
Bachelor's
Master's
Certificate
Doctoral
Applied Mathematics, General
9
Arabic Language and Literature
2
Art History, Criticism and Conservation
6
Business Teacher Education
3
Communication Sciences and Disorders, General
96
35
Curriculum and Instruction
15
4
Educational Leadership and Administration, General
7
Elementary Education and Teaching
54
English Language and Literature, General
33
3
2
English/language Arts Teacher Education
11
French Language and Literature
9
German Language and Literature
1
Health and Physical Education/fitness, General
49
Health Occupations Teacher Education
11
Higher Education/higher Education Administration
11
Latin Language and Literature
0
Mathematics Teacher Education
11
Music Teacher Education
29
3
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
0
35
Russian Language and Literature
9
Science Teacher Education/general Science Teacher Education
0
Social Studies Teacher Education
4
Spanish Language and Literature
16
2
Special Education and Teaching, General
6
Speech Communication and Rhetoric
75
7
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas, Other
9
* Number of pople in 2015 that gradutated with thie degree and study level.
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, Other
90
Human Nutrition
24
3
Kinesiology and Exercise Science
15
1
Maternal/child Health and Neonatal Nurse/nursing
5
Nurse Midwife/nursing Midwifery
5
Nursing Administration
0
Nursing Practice
0
Nutrition Sciences
11
Occupational Therapy/therapist
0
Physical Therapy/therapist
27
Physician Assistant
17
Pre-Dentistry Studies
1
Pre-Medicine/pre-Medical Studies
44
Public Health Education and Promotion
11
Registered Nursing/registered Nurse
191
* Number of pople in 2015 that gradutated with thie degree and study level.
Degree Name
Associates
Bachelor's
Master's
Certificate
Doctoral
Astronomy
0
Astrophysics
3
Biochemistry
58
Bioinformatics
9
Biology/biological Sciences, General
240
3
7
Chemistry, General
21
9
3
Environmental Health
3
Geological and Earth Sciences/geosciences, Other
0
Geology/earth Science, General
20
4
1
Geophysics and Seismology
3
Mathematics, General
27
2
4
Neuroscience
38
Physics, General
5
4
3
Statistics, General
1
2
4
* Number of pople in 2015 that gradutated with thie degree and study level.
Degree Name
Associates
Bachelor's
Master's
Certificate
Doctoral
Digital Communication and Media/multimedia
62
Journalism
101
2
* Number of pople in 2015 that gradutated with thie degree and study level.
Degree Name
Associates
Bachelor's
Master's
Certificate
Doctoral
Architecture
1
Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering
0
Biomedical Sciences, General
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 pople in 2015 that gradutated with thie degree and study level.
Degree Name
Associates
Bachelor's
Master's
Certificate
Doctoral
Computer Science
26
6
Information Science/studies
13
1
Information Technology
16
Management Information Systems, General
77
* Number of pople in 2015 that gradutated with thie degree and study level.
Degree Name
Associates
Bachelor's
Master's
Certificate
Doctoral
Acting
24
Conducting
1
Directing and Theatrical Production
1
Drama and Dramatics/theatre Arts, General
2
1
Fashion/apparel Design
6
Fine/studio Arts, General
29
Interior Design
8
Keyboard Instruments
5
Music History, Literature, and Theory
0
1
Music Pedagogy
0
Music Performance, General
13
13
Music Theory and Composition
4
2
Music, General
4
Professional, Technical, Business, and Scientific Writing
13
Technical Theatre/theatre Design and Technology
3
* Number of pople in 2015 that gradutated with thie degree and study level.
Degree Name
Associates
Bachelor's
Master's
Certificate
Doctoral
Airline/commercial/professional Pilot and Flight Crew
6
Law
116
* Number of pople in 2015 that gradutated with thie degree and study level.
Degree Name
Associates
Bachelor's
Master's
Certificate
Doctoral
Fashion Merchandising
27
* Number of pople in 2015 that gradutated with thie degree and study level.
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Online Programs

Check out the online programs offered at Baylor University

Degree Name
Associates
Bachelor's
Master's
Certificate
Doctoral
Business Administration and Management, General

*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
Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics
Didactic Program in Dietetics
American Physical Therapy Association, Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education
Physical Therapy (PT) - Professional programs for the physical therapist
American Speech-Language-Hearing Association, Council on Academic Accreditation in Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology
Speech-Language Pathology (SLP) - Graduate degree programs
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
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 Theatre, Commission on Accreditation
Theatre (THEA) - Institutions and units within institutions offering degree-granting and/or non-degree-granting programs
American Bar Association, Council of the Section of Legal Education and Admissions to the Bar
Law (LAW) - Professional schools
American Psychological Association, Commission on Accreditation
Clinical Psychology (CLPSYD) - PsyD Doctoral programs
Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Management Education
Health Services Administration (HSA) - Graduate programs in health services administration
Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education
Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the baccalaureate degree levels
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 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
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
Biology, Class of 2002
n/a
Rated January 2016
Alumni
BS Biology, Class of 1991
Network of alumni
Rated January 2016
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
Alumni
bba mgt mkt, Class of 1986
face to face
Rated January 2016
Alumni
Nursing , Class of 2015
Career fairs, advisor, interviews
Rated January 2016
Alumni
Computer Science, Class of 2001
Unsure
Rated January 2016
Alumni
General Studies , Class of 2001
Relevant ones
Rated January 2016
Alumni
biology, Class of 2011
very little
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
Biology, Class of 2002
awesome
Rated January 2016
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
BS in Education, Class of 2002
High quality.
Rated January 2016
Alumni
bba mgt mkt, Class of 1986
hard working
Rated January 2016
Alumni
Nursing , Class of 2015
Not very diverse
Rated January 2016
Alumni
Computer Science, Class of 2001
Friendly, easy access to staff
Rated January 2016
Alumni
General Studies , Class of 2001
Amazing
Rated January 2016
Alumni
biology, Class of 2011
pompous, vapid
Rated January 2016
A+ Excellent
Facilities
What letter grade would you give the facilities at your school.
Based on 9 Reviews
Alumni
Biology, Class of 2002
awesome
Rated January 2016
Alumni
BS Biology, Class of 1991
Excellent
Rated January 2016
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
bba mgt mkt, Class of 1986
top
Rated January 2016
Alumni
Nursing , Class of 2015
Excellent. New, good condition, great resources
Rated January 2016
Alumni
Computer Science, Class of 2001
Good, easy to access
Rated January 2016
Alumni
General Studies , Class of 2001
Top notch
Rated January 2016
Alumni
biology, Class of 2011
nice
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
Biology, Class of 2002
n/a
Rated January 2016
Alumni
BS Biology, Class of 1991
Athletics
Rated January 2016
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
BS in Education, Class of 2002
The Nose Brotherhood.
Rated January 2016
Alumni
bba mgt mkt, Class of 1986
football
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
Alumni
General Studies , Class of 2001
Everything
Rated January 2016
Alumni
biology, Class of 2011
sororities
Rated January 2016