Biology at Ouachita Baptist University
Arkadelphia, AR · Bachelor's Degree · about 48 graduates a year
Ouachita Baptist University graduates in biology earn 22% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 35% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Ouachita Baptist University Compares for Biology
All 841 colleges reporting biology earnings at this degree level, ranked by median pay four years after graduation. “Wage-adjusted” divides pay by the square root of the state’s wage index so colleges in low-wage states aren’t penalized for local pay.
| # | College | 4 yrs after | Wage-adjusted | Adj. rank | 1 yr after |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Carlow University Pittsburgh, PA | $134,677 | $136,968 | #1 | $36,211 |
| 2 | Providence College Providence, RI | $93,757 | $92,341 | #6 | $39,616 |
| 3 | Seton Hall University South Orange, NJ | $93,200 | $81,800 | #17 | $27,759 |
| 4 | College of the Holy Cross Worcester, MA | $92,914 | $81,821 | #16 | $43,276 |
| 5 | University of Detroit Mercy Detroit, MI | $91,888 | $96,885 | #2 | $19,882 |
| 6 | Yeshiva University New York, NY | $90,456 | $86,095 | #9 | $21,104 |
| 7 | Ohio Dominican University Columbus, OH | $90,431 | $96,503 | #3 | $38,548 |
| 8 | Marquette University Milwaukee, WI | $88,921 | $92,527 | #5 | $28,555 |
| 9 | Union College Schenectady, NY | $87,208 | $83,004 | #14 | — |
| 10 | Dartmouth College Hanover, NH | $87,026 | $80,160 | #19 | $36,525 |
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| 99 | University of New England Biddeford, ME | $70,283 | $74,692 | #41 | $34,910 |
| 100 | University of Virginia-Main Campus Charlottesville, VA | $70,240 | $63,960 | #224 | $23,395 |
| 101 | California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo San Luis Obispo, CA | $69,854 | $63,563 | #238 | $35,638 |
| 102 | Ouachita Baptist University Arkadelphia, AR | $69,747 | $82,191 | #15 | — |
| 103 | University of Maryland-Baltimore County Baltimore, MD | $69,724 | $61,191 | #299 | $33,055 |
| 104 | Concordia University-Saint Paul Saint Paul, MN | $69,651 | $66,532 | #142 | $35,290 |
| 105 | University of Richmond University Of Richmond, VA | $69,564 | $63,344 | #244 | $36,300 |
Other Majors at Ouachita Baptist University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Finance and Financial Management Services | $77,583 | $53,195 | #227 of 452 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $74,714 | — | #361 of 796 |
| Marketing | $67,705 | — | #236 of 516 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $66,175 | — | #527 of 1176 |
| Communication Disorders Sciences and Services | $62,886 | — | #54 of 215 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $53,597 | $31,385 | #298 of 610 |
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods | $50,553 | — | #126 of 126 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $50,369 | $34,574 | #436 of 660 |
| Psychology | $49,954 | — | #518 of 1027 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $44,525 | $41,595 | #507 of 680 |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft | $31,155 | $18,350 | #239 of 255 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Ouachita Baptist University biology graduates make?
Graduates earn $69,747 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Ouachita Baptist University rank for biology?
Among 841 colleges reporting earnings for biology graduates, Ouachita Baptist University ranks #102 by median pay four years after graduation, and #15 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is biology at Ouachita Baptist University worth it?
Its graduates earn 22% more than the national median for biology ($57,214), and the median federal debt at graduation is $24,322.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are medians for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled; programs with few graduates are not reported. Wage adjustment uses Census ACS state median household income.