Graduate Professional Education
We Believe in You
Your career transformation starts here at Baylor Professional Education. Prospective students, current students, and Baylor staff will find essential information on pathways to advance their careers, student resources, and support for program development. Explore our professional graduate programs, graduate certificates, and professional development for upskilling. We believe in your potential – take the next step to achieve your career dreams.
Baylor's graduate online and hybrid programs offer the academically rigorous, Christian education you need to get ahead. Our programs provide flexible education opportunities, including degrees and certificates that are backed by over 175 years of experience.
Expand your knowledge and skills with our diverse range of online professional development opportunities, from Baylor faculty-led courses to industry-recognized certifications and bootcamps. Discover opportunities to elevate your career and drive personal and professional success.
Elevate your career with an online graduate certificate. Gain specialized skills and knowledge to bolster your resume, without committing to a full degree. Baylor's flexible programs are designed to fit your busy schedule, allowing you to advance your career on your terms.
Strengthening Careers, Empowering Your Future
We believe that open minds open doors to fulfillment. That gaining a new perspective - at any stage of life - is an act of bravery. We Believe in You.
At Baylor, we integrate faith-based values with academic excellence, preparing you for success in both your career and life. As a nationally recognized R1 institution, our programs are grounded in faith, integrity, and service, supported by a powerful alumni network. With Baylor, you gain more than a degree—you join a community dedicated to your success and growth.
An online or hybrid Baylor degree or graduate certificate offers the same academic rigor as our on-campus programs. Taught by dedicated professors, our degrees provide personalized support to help you thrive academically and professionally, wherever you are.
Because we believe in you, Baylor’s online and hybrid graduate programs, certificates, and professional development turn your passion into practice, building ethical leadership skills and gaining industry-specific tools to make a real-world impact. With a focus on integrity and resilience, these programs empower you to overcome challenges and create meaningful change—personally, professionally, and globally.
Upskill and advance your career with our online non-credit certificates. Get that promotion, or feel more confident in your current role! These programs offer specialized skills and knowledge to advance your professional development Learn at your own pace and balance your studies with your busy life.
The Graduate Professional Education team is here to serve you as you look to bring graduate programs online. Our team can provide market research and program development support as you work toward drafting a proposal for approval.
As a student enrolled in online programs through Baylor University, you are eligible to receive support services from many organizations within the university. Although many services are the same no matter your location, some services are not available in all states.
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See More NewsAt Baylor University, we believe every person has a unique calling—and answering that calling is a privilege. Our online and hybrid professional graduate degrees , certificates and professional development courses are designed to empower professionals to lead with excellence, purpose, and compassion. Through faith-based education online, Baylor delivers rigorous academics, a values-driven community, and flexible formats for those ready to advance their careers and impact the world.
Highlighted by Top 30 graduate programs across disciplines. Baylor University graduate and professional programs were among those nationally ranked in the 2025 U.S. News & World Report Best Graduate Schools rankings.