Finance at Baylor University
If you are interested in studying Finance, you may want to check out the program at Baylor University. Get started with the following essential facts.
Baylor University is in Waco, TX.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 238 finance degrees were granted at Baylor University.
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Online Class Availability at Baylor University
Distance learning is available at Baylor University. Of 20,626 students, 3,066 (15%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 4,899 (24%) took at least some classes online.
Finance Rankings at Baylor University
These rankings give you a sense of how Baylor University’s Finance program to other colleges that offer this major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southwest (Region) | #5 of 57 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Texas | #5 of 44 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #33 of 525 |
| Best Value | Texas | #44 of 44 |
| Best Value | Southwest (Region) | #57 of 57 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #519 of 532 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the composition of Finance graduates at Baylor University, by degree type.
Program-wide, Finance graduates at Baylor University are 28% women (67) and 72% men (171).
Finance Bachelor’s Program at Baylor University
Among the 238 bachelor’s finance degrees awarded at Baylor University, 28% were women (67) and 72% were men (171).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Finance bachelor’s degree recipients at Baylor University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 175 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 22 |
| Black / African American | 5 |
| Asian | 16 |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 6 |
| International (Nonresident) | 11 |
| Unknown | 2 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 21% of Finance bachelor’s degree recipients at Baylor University, below the national average of 29%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
Best-Paid Careers for Finance Graduates
Graduates of the Finance program at Baylor University pursue many career paths. Below are the best-paid careers for Finance graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Treasurers and Controllers | $162,461 |
| Investment Fund Managers | $157,819 |
| General and Operations Managers | $149,694 |
| Chief Executives | $138,534 |
| Financial Risk Specialists | $127,364 |
| Financial Quantitative Analysts | $126,371 |
| Appraisers of Personal and Business Property | $118,242 |
| Chief Sustainability Officers | $96,628 |
| Fraud Examiners, Investigators and Analysts | $92,240 |
| Personal Financial Advisors | $91,777 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
More about our data sources and methodologies.