Oklahoma Baptist University

What are the graduation rates for students at Oklahoma Baptist University?

OBU's reported four-year graduation rate is 43%, while its six-year rate is 52%. These measures follow cohorts of first-time, full-time degree-seeking students; they do not describe the outcomes of every transfer or part-time student.

The difference means some students in the measured cohort completed after the fourth year but within six years. OBU also reports a 72% student retention rate, a separate measure of students continuing from one year to the next. Neither statistic explains why an individual student leaves or takes longer to graduate. Applicants comparing programs should ask for a sample four-year course sequence and pay particular attention to how often required courses are offered.

What is the earning potential for graduates at Oklahoma Baptist University?

College Scorecard field-of-study data report earnings for some OBU completers one year after completion. The figures are medians for federally aided graduates with earnings records in the relevant field-of-study measure, not starting salaries promised to every graduate.

For example, the reported one-year median is $56,411 for registered nursing and $37,419 for teacher education at specific levels and methods. Clinical, counseling and applied psychology is reported at $25,701. The fields lead toward different occupations and educational pathways, so a direct ranking of those numbers would be misleading. Earnings can also change with location, further study, licensure, hours worked and time in the profession.

For employment preparation, OBU reports individual and group career planning, résumé assistance, career-interest assessment, job fairs, employer recruitment and help with job searches. Those services are opportunities to use while enrolled; they are not verified employment outcomes.