Communication & Media Studies at Ouachita Baptist University
If you plan to study Communication & Media Studies, consider the program at Ouachita Baptist University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Ouachita Baptist University is in Arkadelphia, AR.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 23 communication & media studies degrees were awarded at Ouachita Baptist University.
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Studying Online at Ouachita Baptist University
Online coursework is an option at Ouachita Baptist University. Of 1,858 students, 49 (3%) studied exclusively online and 396 (21%) took at least some classes online.
Communication & Media Studies Rankings at Ouachita Baptist University
These rankings give you a sense of how Ouachita Baptist University’s Communication & Media Studies program against peer institutions.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Arkansas | #3 of 7 |
| Best Value | Arkansas | #7 of 7 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #67 of 162 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #131 of 162 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #433 of 776 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #570 of 772 |
Earnings for Communication & Media Studies Graduates from Ouachita Baptist University
Students who complete Ouachita Baptist University’s Communication & Media Studies program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $30,498 |
| 2 years | $37,208 |
| 3 years | $37,714 |
| 4 years | $39,034 |
| 5 years | $41,779 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years after graduating, Communication & Media Studies graduates from Ouachita Baptist University earn a median of $39,034, compared with $45,103 for all Ouachita Baptist University graduates — about 13% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Communication & Media Studies graduates from Ouachita Baptist University stands at $23,521.
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the student demographics for Communication & Media Studies graduates at Ouachita Baptist University, by degree type.
Program-wide, Communication & Media Studies graduates at Ouachita Baptist University are 70% women (16) and 30% men (7).
Communication & Media Studies Bachelor’s Program at Ouachita Baptist University
Of the 23 bachelor’s communication & media studies degrees awarded at Ouachita Baptist University, 70% were women (16) and 30% were men (7).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Communication & Media Studies bachelor’s degree recipients at Ouachita Baptist University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 18 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
| Black / African American | 2 |
| Asian | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 22% of Communication & Media Studies bachelor’s degree recipients at Ouachita Baptist University, lower than the national average of 38%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific Communication & Media Studies Concentrations at Ouachita Baptist University
This Communication & Media Studies program at Ouachita Baptist University offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Communications | 23 |
Highest-Paying Careers for Communication & Media Studies Graduates
Those who complete Communication & Media Studies program at Ouachita Baptist University work across a variety of fields. The table below ranks the best-paid careers for Communication & Media Studies graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Public Relations Managers | $139,736 |
| Fundraisers | $118,069 |
| Broadcast Announcers and Radio Disc Jockeys | $108,419 |
| Public Relations Specialists | $103,749 |
| Editors | $100,346 |
| Communications Teachers, Postsecondary | $96,169 |
| Fundraising Managers | $90,350 |
| News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists | $74,101 |
| Poets, Lyricists and Creative Writers | $70,619 |
| Media and Communication Workers, All Other | $69,171 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
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