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Earnings, Debt & Completion
What happens to students who enroll at Ouachita Baptist University, from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.
Typical debt at graduation equals about 41% of one year’s median earnings ten years after entry.
Earnings rank: 68th percentile among bachelor’s-degree-focused colleges after a partial adjustment for local wage levels (AR wage index 0.72). This drives the Outcome Rating.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved Oct 2026. Earnings are for federally aided students who enrolled, whether or not they graduated.
Earnings by Major at Ouachita Baptist University
Median pay of bachelor's degree graduates by field of study, and how each program ranks against every college reporting that major — by raw pay and adjusted for state wage levels. Same school, very different paychecks.
| Major | 1 yr after | 4 yrs after | vs. national | Rank (pay) | Rank (wage-adj.) | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Finance and Financial Management Services | $53,195 | $77,583 | -7% | #227 of 452 | #104 | $21,320 |
| Accounting and Related Services | — | $74,714 | -2% | #361 of 796 | #158 | — |
| Biology | — | $69,747 | +22% | #102 of 841 | #15 | $24,322 |
| Marketing | — | $67,705 | -2% | #236 of 516 | #82 | — |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | — | $66,175 | -3% | #527 of 1176 | #169 | — |
| Communication Disorders Sciences and Services | — | $62,886 | +7% | #54 of 215 | #3 | $22,829 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $31,385 | $53,597 | -2% | #298 of 610 | #102 | $19,500 |
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods | — | $50,553 | -41% | #126 of 126 | #120 | — |
| Communication and Media Studies | $34,574 | $50,369 | -11% | #436 of 660 | #177 | $22,750 |
| Psychology | — | $49,954 | -1% | #518 of 1027 | #105 | $23,375 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $41,595 | $44,525 | -6% | #507 of 680 | #204 | $25,197 |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft | $18,350 | $31,155 | -22% | #239 of 255 | #191 | $26,000 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are for graduates who received federal aid and were working; small programs are not reported.
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🏆 Where Ouachita Baptist University Ranks
Rankings based on Repit College Grade among schools offering each program.
Costs & Financial Aid
Tuition & Fees
| Category | In-State | Out-of-State |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $31,780 | $31,780 |
| Room | $4,520 | |
| Board | $4,720 | |
| Total Cost (On-Campus) | $47,498 | $47,498 |
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Programs & Career Paths
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Frequently Asked Questions
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- Outcomes (B+): Graduation and retention rates
- Affordability (F): Net cost and financial aid access
- Resources (C+): Class sizes and selectivity
- Experience (A): Campus life and learning format
- Prestige (C): Reputation and recognition
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Data source: IPEDS 2023-24 | Last updated: October 2026 | Methodology