Psychology at Ouachita Baptist University
Arkadelphia, AR · Bachelor's Degree · about 20 graduates a year
Ouachita Baptist University graduates in psychology earn 1% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 47% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Ouachita Baptist University Compares for Psychology
All 1027 colleges reporting psychology 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 | Georgetown University Washington, DC | $99,007 | $86,756 | #2 | $51,959 |
| 2 | Washington University in St Louis Saint Louis, MO | $91,787 | $98,415 | #1 | — |
| 3 | Dartmouth College Hanover, NH | $86,896 | $80,040 | #4 | — |
| 4 | Carnegie Mellon University Pittsburgh, PA | $82,433 | $83,835 | #3 | — |
| 5 | George Washington University Washington, DC | $79,187 | $69,388 | #22 | — |
| 6 | Cornell University Ithaca, NY | $78,049 | $74,286 | #13 | $36,630 |
| 7 | Santa Clara University Santa Clara, CA | $75,742 | $68,920 | #23 | $38,587 |
| 8 | Virginia Military Institute Lexington, VA | $75,059 | $68,348 | #24 | $44,163 |
| 9 | Lehigh University Bethlehem, PA | $74,939 | $76,214 | #7 | $40,942 |
| 10 | Gettysburg College Gettysburg, PA | $74,466 | $75,733 | #8 | $50,040 |
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| 515 | Simpson College Indianola, IA | $49,966 | $52,558 | #362 | — |
| 516 | University of Nebraska-Lincoln Lincoln, NE | $49,965 | $51,641 | #420 | $33,034 |
| 517 | Utah Tech University Saint George, UT | $49,965 | $47,355 | #712 | $33,634 |
| 518 | Ouachita Baptist University Arkadelphia, AR | $49,954 | $58,867 | #105 | — |
| 519 | William Penn University Oskaloosa, IA | $49,929 | $52,519 | #366 | $35,122 |
| 520 | Guilford College Greensboro, NC | $49,921 | $53,572 | #293 | $27,740 |
| 521 | The University of Alabama Tuscaloosa, AL | $49,900 | $56,641 | #175 | $29,245 |
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 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $50,369 | $34,574 | #436 of 660 |
| 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 psychology graduates make?
Graduates earn $49,954 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Ouachita Baptist University rank for psychology?
Among 1027 colleges reporting earnings for psychology graduates, Ouachita Baptist University ranks #518 by median pay four years after graduation, and #105 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is psychology at Ouachita Baptist University worth it?
Its graduates earn 1% less than the national median for psychology ($50,706), and the median federal debt at graduation is $23,375.
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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.