Top Ranked Programs
Oglethorpe University's program mix is anchored in business and professional fields, reflecting the institution's positioning as a private liberal arts university in Atlanta's professional market. Business Administration is the largest program with 50 graduates, followed by Biology, General, Communication and Media Studies, Research Psychology, and Biopsychology. Business represents 25% of graduates, with Social Sciences and Arts providing complementary depth across 16 total programs. The institution's highest-aggregate-return program is Business Administration, which combines substantial enrollment with solid earnings outcomes. Business Administration leads the earnings profile, with graduates earning median earnings of $54,609 four years after enrollment [per the program-ranking methodology](/analysis/college-program-rankings-how-to-actually-evaluate-programs/). This concentration in business and professional fields aligns with Oglethorpe University's strength in preparing students for direct entry into Atlanta's regional labor market, where business, finance, and professional services represent sustained employer demand. The program portfolio reflects a career-focused institutional identity. Most graduates enter the workforce directly after completion, positioning Oglethorpe University as a pipeline into regional professional networks and employer relationships. The [supply and demand for college graduates](/analysis/supply-demand-map-college-degrees/) provides context for how the institution's dominant program families align with labor-market demand in the Southeast and beyond.