by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at OBU. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #8 out of 14 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
The table below lists every degree level offered in education at OBU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 34 |
| Master’s | 10 |
During the most recent reporting year, Ouachita Baptist University handed out 34 bachelor’s degrees in education.
OBU holds a strong position among schools offering education at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #8 out of 14 schools by College Factual.
Education majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from OBU earn a median of $40,482 a year. This is lower than $45,103, the median for all majors at OBU.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at OBU, education students borrow a median amount of $27,000 in student loans. This is above $23,520, the typical median for all majors at OBU.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $29,480 | $33,780 |
| Fees | $720 | $720 |
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Among recent graduates, 6% of education bachelor’s degrees went to men and 94% went to women.
The majority of education bachelor’s degree graduates at OBU are White. About 85% 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 education.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 29 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 3 |
OBU conferred 16 bachelor’s completions in elementary education and teaching in the most recent reporting year — 94% to women and 6% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (88%).
OBU granted 5 bachelor’s completions in education, general recently — 100% to women and 0% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (100%).
OBU granted 4 bachelor’s completions in music teacher education recently — 100% to women and 0% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (75%).
OBU granted 3 bachelor’s completions in secondary education and teaching in the latest year of data — 100% to women and 0% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (67%).
OBU awarded 2 bachelor’s degrees in physical education teaching and coaching recently — 50% to women and 50% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (100%).
OBU granted 2 bachelor’s degrees in junior high/intermediate/middle school education and teaching in the most recent reporting year — 100% to women and 0% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (50%).
OBU conferred 1 bachelor’s completion in art teacher education recently — 100% to women and 0% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (100%).
OBU conferred 1 bachelor’s degree in speech teacher education in the latest year of data — 100% to women and 0% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (100%).
Graduate study is also available at OBU. Annual graduate completions by level are shown below.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s | 10 |
