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:
College Factual rates OBU among the top schools in the country for education, coming in at #818 out of 1,574 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Education Schools | 818 of 1,574 |
| Best Education Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Arkansas | 8 of 14 |
| Best Education Schools in the Southeast Region | 121 of 387 |
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 |
The education field at OBU covers the following majors. Select a major to see its rankings, popularity, salary, and diversity details:
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.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Education Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Arkansas | 8 |
| Best Education Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region | 136 |
| Best Education Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 633 |
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 |
Graduate study is also available at OBU. Annual graduate completions by level are shown below.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Education | 10 |
