by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Find out how OBU stacks up against peers offering health professions.
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For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Ouachita Baptist University handed out 50 bachelor’s degrees in health professions.
To complete a bachelor’s at OBU, health professions graduates take on a median debt of $22,829 in student loans. This is lower than $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 |
Learn more about OBU tuition and fees.
Among recent graduates, 18% of health professions bachelor’s degrees went to men and 82% went to women.
The largest share of health professions bachelor’s degree graduates at OBU were White. About 90% 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 health professions.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 45 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
For the most recent academic year available, 17% of health professions master’s degrees went to men and 83% went to women.
The largest share of health professions master’s degree graduates at OBU were White. About 33% 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 master’s in health professions.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the health professions majors at Ouachita Baptist University.
The health professions program at OBU breaks down into the following more specific areas of study:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Nursing | 38 |
| Dietetics & Nutrition Services | 13 |
| Communication Sciences | 7 |