You would borrow a median $21,591 — about $245 a month for ten years. Graduates earn a median $56,807 ten years after starting, so the debt clears in roughly 1.3 years of the salary premium.
It is a fair deal, close to the national middle. What you study and what you borrow will matter more than the badge.
Under roughly 15% of gross pay, repayment is generally considered manageable alongside rent and living costs.
We do not list an award tied specifically to Dallas Baptist University yet — but national, country and subject scholarships still apply to students heading there, and each one cuts the $21,591 above.
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The typical graded university clears its debt in 1.3 years on median earnings of $57,146 against $22,500 of debt. Dallas Baptist University takes longer than that, and its graduates earn $17,287 a year more than a US worker with only a high-school diploma.
| Nearby university | Grade | Debt | Earnings | Payback |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Dallas Texas | C | $23,117 | $58,285 | 1.2 yrs |
| The University of Texas at Rio Grande Valley Texas | C | $12,950 | $49,620 | 1.3 yrs |
| Saint Edward's University Texas | C | $24,803 | $58,826 | 1.3 yrs |
| Texas State University Texas | C | $21,000 | $56,906 | 1.2 yrs |
| Midwestern State University Texas | C | $21,030 | $55,747 | 1.3 yrs |
Source: US Department of Education College Scorecard — earnings and debt cover students who received federal financial aid and blend every subject taught at the institution. Figures imported 28 Aug 2026. This page is information, not financial advice.