Ouachita Baptist University
Arkadelphia, Arkansas · Private, nonprofit · 1,602 undergraduates
Of 12 programs with reported earnings, 11 leave graduates out-earning a typical Arkansas high-school graduate (about $32,489/yr) and 1 fall short. Another 58 programs did not have enough data to judge.
What families actually pay
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $15,207 |
| $30k to $48k | $15,954 |
| $48k to $75k | $18,007 |
| $75k to $110k | $19,151 |
| $110k and up | $26,281 |
| All families (average) | $22,409 |
Net price is the yearly cost after grants and scholarships, by family income (College Scorecard). Credit: TuitionTracker.
Program earnings vs a high-school graduate
| Program | Credential | Median earnings | vs HS grad | Verdict | Median debt | Payback |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biology, General | Bachelor's Degree | $69,747 | +$37,258 | clears the bar | $24,322 | 0.7 yrs |
| Communication and Media Studies | Bachelor's Degree | $50,369 | +$17,880 | clears the bar | $22,750 | 1.3 yrs |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | Bachelor's Degree | $44,525 | +$12,036 | clears the bar | $25,197 | 2.1 yrs |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Bachelor's Degree | $66,175 | +$33,686 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | Bachelor's Degree | $77,583 | +$45,094 | clears the bar | $21,320 | 0.5 yrs |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | Bachelor's Degree | $53,597 | +$21,108 | clears the bar | $19,500 | 0.9 yrs |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's Degree | $49,954 | +$17,465 | clears the bar | $23,375 | 1.3 yrs |
| Accounting and Related Services | Bachelor's Degree | $74,714 | +$42,225 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Communication Disorders Sciences and Services | Bachelor's Degree | $62,886 | +$30,397 | clears the bar | $22,829 | 0.8 yrs |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft | Bachelor's Degree | $31,155 | -$1,334 | falls short | $26,000 | n/a |
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods | Bachelor's Degree | $50,553 | +$18,064 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Marketing | Bachelor's Degree | $67,705 | +$35,216 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
Access and outcomes: 23% of students receive Pell grants · 61% complete their program.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (release 2026-06-10). Earnings are median earnings of graduates measured up to four years after completing, compared to the state high-school-graduate earnings threshold. Figures describe past graduates and are never a promise. Method: methodology. Something look wrong? Report it.