Baylor University Graduate Schools

Baylor University (referred to as Baylor) is a Private, 4 years school located in Waco, TX. It is classified as a Research University (very high research activity) school by Carnegie Classification and its highest level of offering is Doctor's degree - research/scholarship and professional practice. The 2023 graduate school tuition & fees at Baylor University is $38,772 in average. The school has 5,496 graduate students where it has a total enrollment of 20,709 including undergraduate students.

Graduate School Overview

Baylor University (referred to as Baylor) is a Private, 4 years school located in Waco, TX. It is classified as a Research University (very high research activity) school by Carnegie Classification and its highest level of offering is Doctor's degree - research/scholarship and professional practice.
The school is accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges (1/1/1914 - Current).
Baylor Directory Information
School NameBaylor University (Baylor)
AddressWaco, TX 76798
Phone254-710-1011
Webhttps://www.baylor.edu
Online Applicationhttps://www.baylor.edu/admissions
Financial Infohttps://www.baylor.edu/sfs
The 2023 graduate school tuition & fees at Baylor University is $38,772 in average. The school has 5,496 graduate students where it has a total enrollment of 20,709 including undergraduate students.
It offers total 230 graduate programs through Master's, Post-Master Certificate, Doctorate (Research), and Doctorate (Professional Practice).
Graduate School 2023 Key Facts
School TypePrivate, 4 years
Tuition & Fees$38,772
Student Population5,496
Offered Degrees/ProgramsMaster's, Post-Master Certificate, Doctorate (Research), and Doctorate (Professional Practice)
Number of Programs230 graduate programs
Student to Faculty Ratio15 to 1
The graduate tuition & fees at Baylor University is $38,772 in average for the academic year 2022-2023. The tuition per credit hour is $2,154.
Baylor University offers the alternative tuition planstuition guarantee, prepaid payment plan, tuition payment plan, including tuition guarantee, prepaid payment plan, tuition payment plan.
Baylor University offers the distance education programs. All course works for completing a degree program can be done through online exclusively for graduate programs. In addition, the distance learning courses are offered for students who are not enrolled online exclusively.
On its campus, academic/career services, employment services for students, placement services for completers are provided for their students.
Special Learning Opportunities & On-campus Services
Distance Learning (Online Classes)Graduate Level Courses & Programs
Special learning Opportunities
  • ROTC (Army, Air Force)
  • Study abroad
  • Teacher certification
On-Campus Student Services
  • Academic/career services
  • Employment services for students
  • Placement services for completers

2023 Graduate Tuition, Fees, Other Expenses

For the academic year 2022-2023, the graduate school tuition & fees of Baylor University is $38,772. The graduate tuition & fees are increased by 2.91% compared to previous academic year.
Data source: 2022-2023 tuition - NCES(National Center for Education Statistics (Last update: July 22, 2022)
2022-2023 Graduate Tuition & fees
TuitionFees
2018-2019$30,888$3,258
2019-2020$32,130$3,384
2020-2021$33,408$3,528
2021-2022$37,674-
2022-2023$38,772-
The graduate school tuition & fees of Baylor is very expensive compared to private graduate schools in Texas. The average graduate school tuition for all graduate schools in United States is $19,603 and the Texas graduate tuition is $17,588 (public) / $18,378 (private).
The next table compares the average graduate school tuition by location and school types.
Graduate Tuition & fees Comparison
ResidentsOut-of-State
Baylor University$38,772
All Graduate Schools$16,007$19,603
Public$11,484$20,787
Private$19,674
Texas Graduate Schools$13,299$17,908
Public$8,153$17,588
Private$18,378
For academic year 2022-2023, the living costs are $17,687 when a student lives on-campus housing facilities (i.e. dormitory, school owned apartments, etc.) at Baylor University. On-campus living costs are increased by 2.72% compared to previous academic year. The off-campus living costs are $17,332. Off-campus living costs are increased by 4.31% compared to previous academic year.
2022-2023 Living Expenses
Living On-CampusLiving Off-Campus
Room & BoardOther ExpenseRoom & BoardOther Expense
2018-2019$12,595$3,160$11,708$3,786
2019-2020$12,992$3,260$12,020$3,900
2020-2021$13,274$3,276$12,318$3,902
2021-2022$13,274$3,318$12,670$3,946
2022-2023$13,587$3,456$13,232$4,100
For academic year 2022-2023, the tuition per credit hour for graduate programs is $2,154 at Baylor University. The graduate tuition per credit hour are increased by 2.91% compared to previous academic year.
2022-2023 Graduation Program Tuition per Credit Hour
Tuition
2018-2019$1,716
2019-2020$1,785
2020-2021$1,856
2021-2022$2,093
2022-2023$2,154

Graduate Programs at Baylor

Baylor University offers 112 graduate programs for Master's, Doctorate, and Post-Graduate Certificate. The next table lists number of programs by offered degree and online availability along with number of completers by degree/certificate programs. Last year, 1,590 students have completed their study at Baylor University.
Offered Degrees at Baylor University
Award LevelTotal Number of ProgramsAvailable Online ClassNumber of Completers
Master's Degree7001,107
Doctor's degree - research/scholarship340131
Doctor's degree - other70347
Post Master's Degree105
Total11201,590
The next table shows the popular graduate programs at Baylor University by award level.
  • The most popular Post-graduate Certificate program is the School Psychology program with 7 completers.
  • The most popular Master's program is the Business Administration and Management program with 233 completers.
  • The most popular Doctorate program is the Law program with 166 completers.
Baylor University offers 112 programs through Master's, Doctorate, and Post-Graduate Certificate. The programs are offered only in on-site (classroom) education. Last year total 1,590 students have completed their graduate studies.
  • 1,107 students have earned/completed Master's program.
  • 347 students have earned/completed Doctorate (Practice) program.
  • 5 students have earned/completed Post-Master's program.
Master's Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Natural Resources and Conservation [+] 1 completers-
Environmental Studies0-
Environmental Science1-
Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, and Group Studies [+] 1 completers-
American/United States Studies/Civilization1-
Communication and Journalism [+] 20 completers-
Communication19-
Speech Communication and Rhetoric0-
Journalism1-
Computer and Information Sciences [+] 23 completers-
Information Science/Studies15-
Computer Science8-
Education [+] 37 completers-
Curriculum and Instruction7-
Educational Leadership and Administration0-
Higher Education/Higher Education Administration12-
Teacher Education, Multiple Levels4-
Music Teacher Education0-
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching14-
Engineering [+] 22 completers-
Engineering4-
Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering5-
Electrical and Electronics Engineering0-
Mechanical Engineering7-
Electrical and Computer Engineering6-
Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics [+] 4 completers-
Spanish Language and Literature4-
Work and Family Studies [+] 10 completers-
Human Nutrition10-
Legal Studies [+] 15 completers-
American/U.S. Law/Legal Studies/Jurisprudence15-
English Language and Literature [+] 3 completers-
English Language and Literature3-
Biological and Biomedical Sciences [+] 3 completers-
Biology/Biological Sciences3-
Biomedical Sciences0-
Environmental Biology0-
Mathematics and Statistics [+] 9 completers-
Mathematics2-
Statistics0-
Applied Statistics, General7-
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies [+] 22 completers-
Museology/Museum Studies8-
Nutrition Sciences14-
Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies [+] 38 completers-
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management21-
Kinesiology and Exercise Science17-
Philosophy and Religious Studies [+] 3 completers-
Philosophy3-
Religion/Religious Studies0-
Theology and Religious Vocations [+] 65 completers-
Religious/Sacred Music2-
Divinity/Ministry62-
Theological and Ministerial Studies (other)1-
Physical Sciences [+] 20 completers-
Chemistry3-
Geology/Earth Science3-
Physics14-
Psychology [+] 24 completers-
Psychology7-
Clinical Psychology5-
Educational Psychology12-
Human Services [+] 155 completers-
Public Administration0-
Social Work155$36,400
Social Sciences [+] 11 completers-
International Relations and Affairs0-
Political Science and Government7-
Sociology4-
Visual and Performing Arts [+] 29 completers-
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts2-
Directing and Theatrical Production0-
Cinematography and Film/Video Production2-
Music History, Literature, and Theory0-
Music Performance15-
Music Theory and Composition2-
Musicology and Ethnomusicology0-
Conducting4-
Keyboard Instruments4-
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] 240 completers-
Communication Sciences and Disorders116$56,200
Health/Health Care Administration/Management51-
Athletic Training/Trainer13-
Public Health Education and Promotion55-
Nursing Administration5-
Family Practice Nurse/Nursing0-
Maternal/Child Health and Neonatal Nurse/Nursing0-
Business [+] 349 completers-
Business Administration and Management233$92,700
Accounting102$60,500
Business/Managerial Economics5-
Taxation9-
History [+] 3 completers-
History3-
Total1,107
Doctorate (Research) Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Natural Resources and Conservation [+] 3 completers-
Environmental Science3-
Computer and Information Sciences [+] 2 completers-
Information Science/Studies2-
Education [+] 10 completers-
Curriculum and Instruction3-
Educational Leadership and Administration5-
Higher Education/Higher Education Administration2-
Engineering [+] 9 completers-
Electrical and Electronics Engineering0-
Mechanical Engineering4-
Electrical and Computer Engineering5-
English Language and Literature [+] 7 completers-
English Language and Literature7-
Biological and Biomedical Sciences [+] 6 completers-
Biology/Biological Sciences5-
Biomedical Sciences1-
Mathematics and Statistics [+] 8 completers-
Mathematics3-
Statistics0-
Applied Statistics, General5-
Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies [+] 3 completers-
Kinesiology and Exercise Science3-
Philosophy and Religious Studies [+] 13 completers-
Philosophy4-
Religion/Religious Studies9-
Theology and Religious Vocations [+] 1 completers-
Religious/Sacred Music1-
Physical Sciences [+] 25 completers-
Chemistry8-
Geology/Earth Science5-
Physics12-
Psychology [+] 11 completers-
Psychology3-
Clinical Psychology4-
Educational Psychology4-
Human Services [+] 5 completers-
Health Policy Analysis1-
Social Work4-
Social Sciences [+] 1 completers-
Political Science and Government0-
Sociology1-
Visual and Performing Arts [+] 0 completers-
Music History, Literature, and Theory0-
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] 24 completers-
Physician Assistant19-
Occupational Therapy/Therapist2-
Physical Therapy/Therapist3-
Business [+] 3 completers-
Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies3-
History [+] 0 completers-
History0-
Total131
Doctorate (Practice) Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Legal Studies [+] 166 completers$66,800
Law166$66,800
Theology and Religious Vocations [+] 2 completers-
Theological and Ministerial Studies (other)2-
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] 179 completers-
Occupational Therapy/Therapist11-
Physical Therapy/Therapist119-
Nurse Anesthetist36-
Nurse Midwife/Nursing Midwifery3-
Nursing Practice10-
Total347
Post-Master's Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Psychology [+] 5 completers-
School Psychology5-
Total5

Graduate Student Population at Baylor

For the academic year 2021-2022, total 5,435 students enrolled into Baylor University graduate schools where it has total 20,709 students including undergraduate students. By attending status, there are 3,623 full-time and 1,812 part-time graduate students. By gender, 1,871 male and 3,564 female students are attending graduate schools. The next table summarizes the graduate student population by gender and attending status.
Graduate School Student Population By Gender
TotalMaleFemale
Total5,4351,8713,564
Full-time3,6231,3672,256
Part-tme1,8125041,308
The next table summarizes the students population by race/ethnicity.
There are 3,169 White (58.31%), 630 Black/African American (11.59%), 774 Hispanic (14.24%), 225 Asian (4.14%), and 637 students with other races. 306 students are enrolled with non-resident alien status.
Graduate Student Population By Race/ethnicity
TotalMaleFemale
Total5,4351,8713,564
American Indian/Native American33726
Asian22583142
Black/African American630154476
Hispanic774222552
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander202
White3,1691,1392,030
Two More17856122
Un-Known11816102
Non-resident Alien306194112
Baylor University offers the distance learning opportunities (online degree program and/or courses) for graduate programs. 2,734 graduate students (50.30% of total students) are enrolled online exclusively and 245 graduate students (4.51% of total students) are enrolled some online courses. The next table summarizes the online student population.
Distance Learning Student Population
Number of Graduate Students
Total5,435
Enrolled Online Exclusively2,734
Enrolled Some Online Courses245
Not in Online Courses2,456
The following table summarizes the graduate students population by age at Baylor University. 1,668 students are aged 20 to 24 (30.69% of total students), 265 students are aged above 50 (4.88%). Next table summarizes the student population by age at Baylor University.
Graduate Student Population By Age
TotalMaleFemale
Total5,4351,8713,564
Age 20-211012576
Age 22-241,5674951,072
Age 25-291,499516983
Age 30-34830325505
Age 35-39527204323
Age 40-49646205441
Age 50-6425293159
Over 641385

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