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Where do OBU graduates go?

98% of the Class of 2024 are employed, enrolled in graduate school or not seeking employment.

70%
employed

19%
enrolled in graduate school

8%
employed and in graduate school

1%
not seeking employment

Employment by Industry

Accounting, Finance and Insurance
6%

Arts and Entertainment
2%

Business
3%

Community and Social Services
5%

Education
31%

Government
4%

Healthcare
29%

IT and Technology
3%

Ministry and Nonprofit
9%

Retail and Services
6%

Other
2%

Graduate and Professional School

27% reported entering a graduate or professional school.

  • Arkansas Colleges of Health Education
  • Barry University
  • Concordia University
  • Doula Certification
  • Flight School
  • Fort Hays State University
  • Grand Canyon University
  • Harvard Extension School
  • High Point University
  • International Institute of Orthotics/Prosthetics
  • Langston University
  • Liberty University
  • Logan University, Chesterfield, MO
  • Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary
  • Oklahoma Baptist University
  • Oklahoma State University
  • Oral Roberts University
  • Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary
  • Southern Nazarene University
  • Southwest Baptist University
  • Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary
  • University of Central Oklahoma
  • University of Missouri, Kansas City
  • University of Nebraska at Kearney
  • University of North Texas
  • University of Oklahoma
  • University of Oklahoma Health Science Center
  • UT Health, San Antonio

 

Allied Health
21%

Business
17%

Humanities
14%

Medical School
15%

Seminary
14%

Social Sciences
19%

Top Employers Include:

  • BancFirst
  • Bethany Children's Health Center
  • CapNCrouse
  • Center of Family Love
  • Domestic Violence Intervention Services
  • Ernst & Young
  • Hobby Lobby
  • Integris Health
  • Kansas Aviation Museum
  • Kid’s Choice Therapy
  • Knowledge Based Systems, Inc.
  • KPMG
  • Museum of the Bible
  • National American Insurance Co (NAICO)
  • Office of the Oklahoma State Treasurer
  • Oklahoma Children's Hospital
  • Oklahoma Department of Human Services
  • Oklahoma District Attorneys Council
  • OU Medical Center
  • Paycom
  • Shawnee Public Schools
  • St Francis Health System
  • US Navy
  • Walt Disney Company
  • Various churches
  • Various public and private schools

 

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Graduates from the 2023-2024 academic year were given a post-graduation survey which addressed plans for graduate school enrollment and employment upon graduation.

The Office of Career Development acquired career outcomes for 225 of the 281 graduates (80% knowledge rate) of the students. Respondents indicated that 70% are employed; 1% are not seeking employment; 19% are attending a graduate program; 8% are employed and attending a graduate program; and a total of 2% are seeking employment.

Academic year refers to all undergraduates completing degree requirements in December and May.

Knowledge rate refers to the percentage of graduates for whom knowledge of their first-destination career outcomes has been obtained. This includes survey data provided by students, LinkedIn profile information, and knowledge shared from academic departments.