Gaming is a rapidly evolving industry, and its impact on the world continues to expand with the market projected to grow 2-3% per year — from an estimated $187 billion in 2024 to more than $213 billion by 2027.
For Baylor students, esports has emerged as a valuable tool for team-based competition and camaraderie. Participation in esports helps students develop important critical thinking, communication and collaboration skills. Gaming also can increase outcomes for students by enhancing academic performance, providing professional networking opportunities, and opening doors to marketable careers such as computer programming, engineering, entertainment law, and marketing.