Executive MBA at Baylor University
Private university ยท Waco, Texas
- AACSB accredited
- MBA
- Online MBA
- Executive MBA
Baylor University is a private university with graduate business programs in Waco, Texas. Those programs run through the Hankamer School of Business. The institution is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges.
The business school holds AACSB accreditation - one of 24 of the 25 schools in MBA Lab's Texas directory that do. It is the longest-established of the three business-school accreditors recognized in the United States, and it covers the school as a whole rather than any one program - a floor, not a ranking. More on accreditation.
Federal reporting puts graduate enrollment at 5,711 students, alongside 14,785 undergraduates. Total enrollment is not MBA cohort size - ask the admissions office how many students are in the specific program you're considering, which is usually a far smaller number and the one that shapes your experience.
Based on MBA Lab's directory data, the school offers a graduate MBA path, an online MBA format for remote or working students, and an executive MBA (EMBA) format designed for experienced professionals. That puts it among the 11 of 25 schools in MBA Lab's Texas directory listing an executive MBA. Format availability changes; confirm the current lineup with the school before planning around it.
It is the only school in Waco in this directory - the other 10 executive MBA options in Texas are elsewhere in the state, so weigh travel time against fit before ruling them out.
What to ask Baylor University
These questions are picked from what MBA Lab's data already says about this school, so they're the ones most likely to surface a real difference between it and the next school on your list.
- Published price vs. actual price. Private institutions like Baylor University often discount heavily through merit aid, so the sticker figure is rarely what admitted students pay. Ask what share of the incoming class receives institutional aid and the median award.
- What "online" means here. Ask whether classes are live at set times or self-paced, whether any on-campus residencies are required, and whether online students get the same career services, clubs, and recruiting access as on-campus students. These answers vary widely between schools that use the same word.
- Cohort experience level. An EMBA's value is largely the room. Ask for the average years of work experience, the seniority mix, and how many classmates are employer-sponsored - a cohort of directors and a cohort of five-years-in analysts are different products at the same price.
- Where the degree is administered. Programs run through the Hankamer School of Business may have their own admissions timeline, aid pool, and career office, separate from the university's central graduate school. Confirm which office owns your application.
- Ask for the school's own outcome numbers. The federal figures on this page cover business master's graduates who took federal aid, pooled across several years. The school's employment report will be narrower and more current - ask for it by program and by graduating class, not a blended average.
At a glance
| Institution | Baylor University |
|---|---|
| Business school | Hankamer School of Business |
| Control | private |
| Location | Waco, Texas |
| Campus setting | Midsize city |
| Carnegie class | Doctoral university, very high research activity (R1) |
| MBA formats listed | MBA Online MBA Executive MBA |
| Graduate enrollment | 5,711 |
| Undergraduate enrollment | 14,785 |
| Business accreditation | AACSB — view listing |
| Institutional accreditation | Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges |
| Official site | Visit website |
| Net price calculator | Estimate your cost |
| Federal data | College Scorecard profile |
School names, locations, and program formats are curated by MBA Lab and reviewed periodically (last data update: July 2026). Enrollment, accreditation, links, and any outcome figures come from U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard (June 2026 release). Always verify formats, deadlines, and costs on the school's official admissions pages. How this data works.
Reported outcomes
Among the 11 schools in MBA Lab's Texas executive MBA programs directory that report a figure, Baylor University ranks 8th by one-year earnings. Schools that report nothing are left out of that count rather than counted as zero.
What these numbers are. Figures cover graduates of master's-level programs in Business Administration, Management and Operations (CIP 52.02) who received federal financial aid. At some institutions that group includes business master's degrees other than the MBA, and it never includes graduates who took no federal aid - so these are a directional signal about a school's business master's programs, not an MBA salary report. Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard, June 2026 release. Check Baylor University's Scorecard profile. Full methodology.
Compare with other schools in Texas
| School | City | AACSB | Formats listed | Earnings, 1 yr out |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baylor University This page | Waco | Yes | MBA, Online MBA, Executive MBA | $109,356 |
| Rice University | Houston | Yes | MBA, Online MBA, Executive MBA, Part-Time MBA | $150,476 |
| Southern Methodist University | Dallas | Yes | MBA, Online MBA, Executive MBA, Part-Time MBA | $135,130 |
| Texas A&M University | College Station | Yes | MBA, Executive MBA | $121,647 |
| University of Houston | Houston | Yes | MBA, Executive MBA, Part-Time MBA | $114,181 |
| University of Texas at Austin | Austin | Yes | MBA, Executive MBA, Part-Time MBA | $159,326 |
| University of Texas at Dallas | Richardson | Yes | MBA, Online MBA, Executive MBA, Part-Time MBA | $113,550 |
| Texas Christian University | Fort Worth | Yes | MBA, Executive MBA, Part-Time MBA | $110,670 |
| University of Texas at Arlington | Arlington | Yes | MBA, Online MBA, Executive MBA, Part-Time MBA | $89,017 |
"Not reported" means College Scorecard publishes no figure for that school - usually too few federally-aided graduates to release without identifying them. It is not a low number, and these schools are excluded from every average on this page rather than counted as zero. A dash under AACSB means the school isn't on AACSB's accredited list; it may hold ACBSP or IACBE accreditation instead, which this directory doesn't track.
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Frequently asked questions
What MBA formats does Baylor University offer?
MBA Lab's directory lists an online MBA and an executive MBA at Baylor University, alongside the core MBA. Formats change - confirm the current lineup on the school's official site.
What do graduates of Baylor University's business master's programs earn?
College Scorecard reports median earnings of $109,356 one year after completion for graduates of master's-level Business Administration programs at Baylor University who received federal financial aid. Four years out the reported median is $130,178. That group can include business master's degrees other than the MBA, and excludes graduates who took no federal aid, so treat it as a directional signal rather than an MBA salary figure.
How much debt do students take on at Baylor University?
The reported median federal graduate debt is $54,384 for business master's graduates at Baylor University. Against the reported one-year earnings median, that is about 0.50x a year of earnings. Federal loans are only part of the cost picture - it excludes private loans, employer sponsorship, and savings.
Is Baylor University's business school AACSB-accredited?
Yes - Baylor University appears on AACSB's list of accredited institutions. AACSB, founded in 1916, is the longest-established of the three business-school accreditors recognized in the United States (the others are ACBSP and IACBE). Accreditation covers the school, not any individual program, so treat it as a quality floor rather than a ranking.
Is Baylor University a public or private institution?
Baylor University is a private university, and MBA Lab lists its graduate business programs in Waco, Texas. It is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges.
How do I compare Baylor University with other schools in Texas?
MBA Lab lists 11 schools in its Texas executive MBA programs directory. Use a consistent rubric across them: curriculum, recruiting outcomes, format fit, cost after aid, and location constraints.
Where should I verify program details?
Always confirm formats, deadlines, and costs on the school's official admissions pages. MBA Lab is a planning directory, not an admissions authority, and does not endorse specific schools.
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