Wayland Baptist University Student Outcomes

  • 6/10 Overall Rating
  • 4 Year
  • Plainview, TX
  • 2.5 2 reviews
#14 Best Private Colleges in Texas

Graduation Rate

Graduation Rate

Percent of students graduating within 150% of normal completion time

32% vs. 41.9% national median

Bachelor's degree within 6 years

37% vs. 58% national median
Graduation rates for Wayland Baptist University
Years Percent Earning Bachelor's Degree
within 4 years 20% earned a bachelor degree
within 5 years 35% earned a bachelor degree
within 6 years 37% earned a bachelor degree

A college's graduation rate is a strong indication of its effectiveness and your potential to find success at a school. These statistics measure the percentage of first-time, full-time students who earned a bachelor degree within four, five or six years from Wayland Baptist University. For comparison, approximately 58% of starting students nationally earn a bachelor's degree within six years. Wayland Baptist University is less effective than average in terms of graduating students.

Post Graduation Earnings

Post Graduation Earnings

Average Salary After 10 Years

$44,800 vs. $34,300 national median
Average salary after attending Wayland Baptist University
Years Average Earnings
after 6 years $38,600 per year
after 7 years $40,300 per year
after 8 years $42,800 per year
after 9 years $42,800 per year
after 10 years $44,800 per year

10 years after enrolling, the average income of former Wayland Baptist University students who are working and no longer in school is $44,800, which is 31% higher than the national median.

Data sources, U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / Department of Treasury

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Student Loan Debt

Student Loan Debt Upon Graduation

Median Student Loan Debt for Graduates

$19,875

Percent of students receiving Federal Loans

45%

Student Loan Repayment

Median Loan Payment

$205 per month

Percent of students actively repaying their loans

47% vs. 47% national average

If you are having trouble affording your Wayland Baptist University student loan debt, explore your options.

Other Colleges to Consider

Students applying to Wayland Baptist University often consider these colleges

Data source: NCES / IPEDS https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=229780.

Earnings data: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / Department of Treasury.

Last updated: August 2026