by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of this program at OBU. You can study it at the Bachelor’s level. It ranks as high as #3 out of 6 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates OBU as a strong choice for communication & media studies, ranked #519 out of 778 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Communication & Media Studies Schools | 519 of 778 |
| Best Communication & Media Studies Schools in Arkansas | 3 of 6 |
| Best Communication & Media Studies Schools in the Southeast Region | 83 of 162 |
The following degree levels are offered in communication & media studies at OBU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 23 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Ouachita Baptist University conferred 23 bachelor’s degrees in communication & media studies.
OBU ranks competitively among schools offering communication & media studies at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #3 out of 6 schools by College Factual.
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 |
OBU conferred 23 bachelor’s degrees in communication, general recently — 70% to women and 30% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (78%).
