Communication and Media Studies at Ouachita Baptist University
Arkadelphia, AR · Bachelor's Degree · about 30 graduates a year
Ouachita Baptist University graduates in communication and media studies earn 11% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 45% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Ouachita Baptist University Compares for Communication and Media Studies
All 660 colleges reporting communication and media studies 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 | University of Pennsylvania Philadelphia, PA | $114,266 | $116,210 | #1 | $53,022 |
| 2 | Northwestern University Evanston, IL | $93,541 | $91,903 | #2 | $52,210 |
| 3 | Cornell University Ithaca, NY | $88,463 | $84,198 | #4 | $62,182 |
| 4 | Santa Clara University Santa Clara, CA | $84,206 | $76,622 | #11 | $51,720 |
| 5 | Boston College Chestnut Hill, MA | $83,586 | $73,606 | #15 | $55,162 |
| 6 | Villanova University Villanova, PA | $81,497 | $82,883 | #7 | $52,294 |
| 7 | Boston University Boston, MA | $80,306 | $70,718 | #30 | $47,349 |
| 8 | Northeastern University Boston, MA | $80,191 | $70,617 | #31 | $47,465 |
| 9 | Northeastern University Professional Programs Boston, MA | $80,191 | $70,617 | #32 | $47,465 |
| 10 | University of Michigan-Ann Arbor Ann Arbor, MI | $79,648 | $83,980 | #5 | $50,556 |
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| 433 | Springfield College-Regional, Online, and Continuing Education Springfield, MA | $50,506 | $44,476 | #592 | $30,607 |
| 434 | Western Kentucky University Bowling Green, KY | $50,392 | $57,059 | #238 | $33,955 |
| 435 | Tarleton State University Stephenville, TX | $50,385 | $51,227 | #430 | $35,715 |
| 436 | Ouachita Baptist University Arkadelphia, AR | $50,369 | $59,356 | #177 | $34,574 |
| 437 | Shepherd University Shepherdstown, WV | $50,353 | $59,570 | #170 | $23,653 |
| 438 | Saint Vincent College Latrobe, PA | $50,341 | $51,197 | #432 | $25,889 |
| 439 | Valparaiso University Valparaiso, IN | $50,325 | $53,989 | #342 | $35,164 |
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 |
| Biology | $69,747 | — | #102 of 841 |
| 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 |
| 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 communication and media studies graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $34,574 one year after graduating and $50,369 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Ouachita Baptist University rank for communication and media studies?
Among 660 colleges reporting earnings for communication and media studies graduates, Ouachita Baptist University ranks #436 by median pay four years after graduation, and #177 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is communication and media studies at Ouachita Baptist University worth it?
Its graduates earn 11% less than the national median for communication and media studies ($56,359), and the median federal debt at graduation is $22,750.
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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.