by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Also, learn how Baylor ranks among other schools offering degrees in nursing.
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Baylor is in the top 10% of the country for nursing. More specifically it was ranked #125 out of 1,768 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #10 in Texas.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Nursing Doctor’s Degree Schools | 63 |
| Best Nursing Graduate Degree Schools | 83 |
| Best Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 110 |
| Best Nursing Schools | 125 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Baylor University handed out 317 bachelor's degrees in nursing. This is an increase of 19% over the previous year when 267 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 5 students received their master’s degree in nursing from Baylor. This makes it the #522 most popular school for nursing master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 49 students received their doctoral degrees in nursing in 2022, making the school the #57 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Nursing majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Baylor go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $75,213 a year. This is higher than $74,888, which is the national median for all nursing bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Baylor, nursing students borrow a median amount of $72,461 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $20,508 for all nursing majors across the country.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the nursing program at Baylor is $770 per month.
Part-time undergraduates at Baylor paid an average of $2,285 per credit hour in 2022-2023. This tuition was the same for both in-state and out-of-state students. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $54,844 | $54,844 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,438 | $1,438 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $14,235 | $14,235 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,752 | $3,752 |
Learn more about Baylor tuition and fees.
For the most recent academic year available, 5% of nursing bachelor's degrees went to men and 95% went to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 60% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Baylor University with a bachelor's in nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 22 |
| Black or African American | 26 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 54 |
| White | 189 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 23 |
Baylor does not offer an online option for its nursing bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Baylor Online Learning page.
Nursing majors graduating with a master's degree from Baylor make a median salary of $114,017 a year. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all nursing graduates with a master's is $106,154.
All of the 1 students who graduated with a Master’s in nursing from Baylor in 2022 were women.
The majority of the master's degree graduates for this major are Hispanic or Latino. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 100% of grads fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Baylor University with a master's in nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 0 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the nursing majors at Baylor University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Communication Sciences | 341 |
| Public Health | 156 |
| Health/Medical Prep Programs | 155 |
| Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Professions | 149 |
| Health & Medical Administrative Services | 38 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.