by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of this program at OBU. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level. Its best result is a rank of #3 out of 9 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, OBU as a strong choice for communication & journalism, ranked #600 out of 927 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Communication & Journalism Schools | 600 of 927 |
| Best Communication & Journalism Schools in Arkansas | 3 of 10 |
| Best Communication & Journalism Schools in the Southeast Region | 96 of 204 |
The following degree levels are granted in communication & journalism at OBU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 23 |
This communication & journalism field at OBU breaks down into these majors. Choose a major for its full rankings, popularity, and outcomes:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Communication, General | 23 |
During the most recent reporting year, Ouachita Baptist University handed out 23 bachelor’s degrees in communication & journalism.
OBU holds a strong position among schools offering communication & journalism at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #3 out of 9 schools by College Factual.
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 |
