by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of the program, including how many students graduate each year, the diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Also, learn how OBU ranks among other schools offering degrees in communication & media studies.
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OBU is a solid choice among schools offering communication & media studies. In particular, it placed #437 out of 625 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #3 in Arkansas.
In the most recent year for which we have data, Ouachita Baptist University conferred 23 bachelor’s degrees in communication & media studies.
Communication & Media Studies students who finish a bachelor’s at OBU earn a median of $39,034 a year. This is below $45,103, the median for all majors at OBU.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at OBU, communication & media studies students accumulate a median of $23,521 in student loans. This is above $23,520, the typical median for all majors at OBU.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $29,480 | $33,780 |
| Fees | $720 | $720 |
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Among recent graduates, 30% of communication & media studies bachelor’s degrees went to men and 70% went to women.
The largest share of communication & media studies bachelor’s degree graduates at OBU are White. Approximately 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 & media studies.
| 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 |
Here are the demographics of the communication & media studies majors at Ouachita Baptist University.
The communication & media studies program at OBU offers the following related majors:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Communication, General | 23 |
OBU granted 23 completions in communication, general in the latest year of data — 70% to women and 30% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (78%).