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Baptist Health Sciences University — ROI, Cost & Payback

Private nonprofit · Memphis, TN · 770 students

The verdict

Baptist Health Sciences University charges a net price of $11,212/yr after aid — a 4-year total of $44,848. Graduates earn a median $72,529 ten years after entry, $24,169/yr above the $48,360 high-school baseline, clearing the total in 1.9 years — a 20-year net return of $438,532, a strong payback — the degree clears its cost fast. (Scorecard, 2026 · our math.)

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Baptist Health Sciences University's 1.9-year payback ranks #71 of 1,280 US colleges we track — better ROI than 95% of them, and #2 of 91 in Tennessee.

Better ROI than 95% of US colleges#71 of 1,280
Weakest ROIStrongest ROI
$11,212
Net price / yr
Scorecard, 2026
$72,529
Median earnings, 10 yrs
Scorecard, 2026
1.9 yrs
Payback
Our math, 2026
82%
Admission rate
Scorecard, 2026
Baptist Health Sciences University: cost, earnings and payback
MeasureValueSource
Net price (after aid)$11,212/yrScorecard, 2026
Total net cost (4 yrs)$44,848our math
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry$72,529Scorecard, 2026
Earnings premium over HS baseline$24,169/yrour math
Median debt (completers)$29,500Scorecard, 2026
Payback1.9 yrsour math
20-year net return$438,532our math

College Scorecard (2026 release), institution-level · payback and returns are our math.

How we compute this. Payback = total net cost ÷ annual earnings premium, where the premium is median earnings 10 years after entry minus the $48,360 baseline (BLS 2024 median for a high-school-diploma worker 25+). Total net cost = net price × 4 years. We do not discount future dollars. The institution-wide earnings figure blends every major — a specific program's payback can be far better or worse. Full method on the methodology page.

Baptist Health Sciences University: frequently asked questions

Is Baptist Health Sciences University worth the cost?
On the numbers, yes. Baptist Health Sciences University charges $11,212/yr after aid ($44,848 over 4 years), and graduates earn a median $72,529 ten years out — $24,169/yr above the $48,360 high-school baseline. That clears the cost in 1.9 years and returns $438,532 net over 20 years, a strong payback — the degree clears its cost fast.
How long does a Baptist Health Sciences University degree take to pay off?
About 1.9 years. We divide the $44,848 four-year net cost by the $24,169/yr earnings premium over the high-school baseline. It is a floor, not a ceiling — mid-career raises pay it back faster.
How much does Baptist Health Sciences University cost after financial aid?
The median net price is $11,212/yr — about $44,848 over 4 years. That is what the typical aided student actually pays after grants and scholarships, not the published sticker price.
How does Baptist Health Sciences University compare to other Tennessee colleges?
It ranks #2 of 91 Tennessee colleges we track by payback. Its $72,529 median earnings beat the national median of $43,552, and its $11,212 net price is below the national median of $16,906.