Dallas Baptist University
Dallas, Texas. 2,403 undergraduates. Admits 89% of applicants.
Graduates' median debt ($18,000) equals 31% of former students' median earnings ten years after starting ($58,159).
What families actually pay
Average yearly net price for first-time, full-time students who received federal aid, by family income. Net price is the cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships. Source: College Scorecard.
Do students finish, and what do they earn?
| Measure | This college | Similar colleges nationally |
|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 60% | 54% |
| Return for second year | 64% | 76% |
| Median earnings, 6 years after starting | $51,146 | $49,318 |
| Median earnings, 10 years after starting | $58,159 | $58,912 |
| Median debt at graduation | $18,000 | $21,609 |
Graduation rate within 150% of normal time; retention is the share of first-year students who return. Earnings are medians for former students who received federal aid, working and not enrolled. National comparison is the median for colleges of the same type (mostly bachelor's degrees).
Programs and what graduates earn
87 programs reported| Program | Graduates / yr | Median earnings, 1 yr | Median earnings, 5 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Curriculum and Instruction | 1 | — | — | — |
| Teaching English or French as a Second or Foreign Language | 1 | — | — | — |
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 1 | — | — | — |
| Religious Education | 2 | — | — | — |
| Religious Music and Worship | 1 | — | — | — |
| Theological and Ministerial Studies | 5 | — | — | — |
| Pastoral Counseling and Specialized Ministries | 8 | — | — | — |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | 2 | — | — | — |
| Program | Graduates / yr | Median earnings, 1 yr | Median earnings, 5 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biology, General | 17 | — | — | — |
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 4 | — | — | — |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | 1 | — | — | — |
| Program | Graduates / yr | Median earnings, 1 yr | Median earnings, 5 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Educational Administration and Supervision | 14 | $97,944 | $101,545 | — |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | 14 | — | — | — |
| Program | Graduates / yr | Median earnings, 1 yr | Median earnings, 5 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | 2 | — | — | — |
Program-level medians for graduates who received federal aid. A dash means the Department of Education suppressed the figure to protect privacy, usually because the program is small. At four-year colleges, certificate graduates often earned a bachelor's at the same time, so their earnings can reflect the degree. Source: College Scorecard, field of study data.
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Quick answers
- How much does Dallas Baptist University cost per year?
- The average net price at Dallas Baptist University, what students pay after grants and scholarships, is $25,954 per year. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
- How much do Dallas Baptist University graduates earn?
- Former Dallas Baptist University students earn a median of $58,159 a year ten years after starting college. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
- What is the graduation rate at Dallas Baptist University?
- 60% of Dallas Baptist University students graduate within 150% of normal time. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
- How much student debt do Dallas Baptist University graduates have?
- The median federal student debt at graduation from Dallas Baptist University is $18,000. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
