Is Otis College of Art and Design worth it?
Otis College of Art and Design is a private nonprofit, four-year institution in Los Angeles, California (large city). It awarded 287 degrees in 2024, most often in digital arts, design and visual communications and fashion design.
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Median earnings 1 year after
$25,700
Median earnings 4 years after
$50,900
Median earnings 10 years after
$58,152
Average net price
$51,248
Completion rate
66%
Completions (2024)
287
Years to pay back
4.0 years
Students (undergrad)
1,223
Median earnings after completing, by program
| Program | Credential | Median earnings, 1yr | Median earnings, 4yr | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Design and Applied Arts | Bachelor's | $31,172 | $55,891 | 110 |
| Visual and Performing Arts, General | Bachelor's | $21,558 | $47,220 | 78 |
| Fine and Studio Arts | Bachelor's | $11,590 | $38,997 | 23 |
| Environmental Design | Bachelor's | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies | Master's | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Design and Applied Arts | Master's | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Fine and Studio Arts | Master's | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Source: College Scorecard, June 2026 release, and IPEDS. Earnings cover federally aided students only, so they do not cover every graduate.
Awards conferred, by program
| Program | Award level | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| Digital Arts | Bachelor's | 105 |
| Design and Visual Communications, General | Bachelor's | 51 |
| Fashion/Apparel Design | Bachelor's | 37 |
| Design and Applied Arts, Other | Bachelor's | 24 |
| Fine/Studio Arts, General | Bachelor's | 24 |
| Industrial and Product Design | Bachelor's | 21 |
| Environmental Design/Architecture | Bachelor's | 10 |
| Fine/Studio Arts, General | Master's | 9 |
| Graphic Design | Master's | 6 |
| Graphic Design | Bachelor's | 0 |
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Sources: federal figures for Otis College of Art and Design. Federal figures from College Scorecard and IPEDS. Occupation pay from Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS for California. Counts under 10 are not published.
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