Design at Baylor University
Waco, TX · Private nonprofit · Bachelor's Degree · Design and Applied Arts
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case)
35
Optimistic
34
Base Case
38
Pessimistic
Earnings
$39,333/yr (16% vs median)
AI Risk
High (38% exposed)
Job Market
Very Large (101,000 openings/yr)
ROI
2.8x earnings multiple
How AI Changes the Outlook
Three scenarios based on how aggressively AI disrupts the career paths available to Design graduates.
| Optimistic No Disruption |
Base Case Gradual AI |
Pessimistic Aggressive AI |
|
|---|---|---|---|
| 10-Year Earnings | $627K | $616K | $568K |
| Earnings Multiple | 2.9x | 2.8x | 2.6x |
| Probability of Field Employment | 63% | 57% | 46% |
| DegreeOutlook Score | 35 | 34 | 38 |
10-Year Earnings Projection
*Year 1 uses actual reported earnings. Scenarios diverge as AI impact compounds over time.
4-Year Tuition (Sticker)
$219,376
Median Debt at Graduation
$25,750
7.9 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$62,970
60% growth from Year 1
About Baylor University
Baylor University accepts 51% of applicants, balancing access with selectivity, enrolling 15,007 students in Waco, TX.
See all programs and financial aid at Baylor University →Top Career Paths
Art directors
$111,040/yr
Architecture teachers, postsecondary
$101,480/yr
Special effects artists and animators
$99,800/yr
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Frequently Asked Questions
How does Baylor University's Design program score?
This program scores 34/100 — on the lower end for Design. Prospective students should carefully weigh costs against likely earnings.
How vulnerable is Design to AI automation?
AI won't 'replace' Design careers outright, but it is likely to reduce the number of job openings. We model 38% task exposure, which compresses field employment probability in our scenarios.
Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research.
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