by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of the program, including its ranking, popularity, student demographics, and graduate outcomes. Find out how OBU stacks up against peers offering communication & journalism.
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OBU is a solid choice among schools offering communication & journalism. More specifically it was ranked #507 out of 940 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #4 in Arkansas.
During the most recent reporting year, Ouachita Baptist University conferred 23 bachelor’s degrees in communication & journalism.
Communication & Journalism majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from OBU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $39,034 a year. This is below $45,103, the median for all majors at OBU.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at OBU, communication & journalism students borrow a median amount of $23,521 in student loans. This is higher than $23,520, the typical median for all majors at OBU.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $29,480 | $33,780 |
| Fees | $720 | $720 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 30% of communication & journalism bachelor’s degrees went to men and 70% went to women.
The largest share of communication & journalism bachelor’s degree graduates at OBU were White. Roughly 78% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Ouachita Baptist University with a bachelor’s in communication & journalism.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 18 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Review the following statistics on the composition of the communication & journalism majors at Ouachita Baptist University.
This communication & journalism program at OBU includes the following concentrations:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Communication & Media Studies | 23 |