by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the average salary of graduates, ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. Also, learn how Baylor ranks among other schools offering degrees in religion.
Go directly to any of the following sections:
The bachelor's program at Baylor was ranked #6 on College Factual's Best Schools for religion list. It is also ranked #1 in Texas.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Religious Studies Doctor’s Degree Schools | 2 |
| Best Religious Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 4 |
| Best Religious Studies Graduate Degree Schools | 5 |
| Best Religious Studies Schools | 6 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Baylor University handed out 26 bachelor's degrees in religious studies. This is a decrease of 4% over the previous year when 27 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of religion students who receive their bachelor's degree at Baylor is $31,672. This is higher than $25,450, which is the national median for all religion bachelor's degree recipients.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at Baylor was $2,285 per credit hour for both in-state and out-of-state students. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are 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.
The religion program at Baylor awarded 26 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. About 54% of these degrees went to men with the other 46% going to women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Baylor are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 85% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Baylor University with a bachelor's in religion.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 22 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Online degrees for the Baylor religion bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Baylor Online Learning page.
All of the 1 students who graduated with a Master’s in religion from Baylor in 2022 were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at Baylor are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 100% of students 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 religion.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the religion majors at Baylor University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Philosophy | 29 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.