Baylor University

Baylor University is a private nonprofit 4-year institution located in Waco, Texas, in a midsize city setting in Central Texas. With a total enrollment of 23,152 students (IPEDS 2023), Baylor is a major research university that includes several career-oriented programs spanning healthcare, allied health, and aviation fields.

The university offers five vocational and professional programs across associate and bachelor's degree levels. Healthcare programs include Registered Nursing and Health/Health Care Administration at the associate level, along with Athletic Training at the bachelor's level. Baylor also operates aviation programs in Airline/Commercial Pilot training and Aviation/Airway Management at the associate level, providing structured pathways into commercial flight operations and airport management careers.

Baylor University reports a completion rate of 80% and a retention rate of 91% (IPEDS 2023), with a quality score of 70.33/100. The high retention rate reflects the university's substantial investment in student support services and academic engagement. Located in the heart of Texas between Dallas and Austin, graduates benefit from proximity to major healthcare systems and aviation employers throughout the state.