Baylor University

📍 Waco, TX  ·  Official Website ↗

🟢 Excellent ROI

Break-Even 0.9 yrs

Lifetime Gain +$787,030

10-yr Median Salary $65,793

Grad Rate 80%

Key Stats

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Annual Tuition (In-State)

$58,100

Out-of-State: $58,100

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Median Salary (10 yrs)

$65,793

6-yr median: $56,532

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Median Graduate Debt

$23,000

Federal loans only

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Graduation Rate

80%

Within 6 years

Return on Investment Analysis

⏱ Years to Break Even 0.9 years

$23,000 debt ÷ salary premium above HS grad median

💡 Lifetime Earnings Premium vs. HS Graduate (30-yr career)

+$787,030

Based on $38,792 median HS graduate annual earnings (BLS 2024)

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Based on $38,792 median HS graduate annual earnings (BLS 2024)

Data: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard. Calculations are estimates for informational purposes only.

Data: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard. Calculations are estimates for informational purposes only. Enrollment: 14,785 students.