Is Otterbein University worth it?
Otterbein University is a private nonprofit, four-year institution in Westerville, Ohio (large suburb). It awarded 534 degrees and certificates in 2024, most often in registered nursing, business administration and management and health services.
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Median earnings 1 year after
$40,710
Median earnings 4 years after
$58,068
Median earnings 10 years after
$53,313
Average net price
$19,237
Completion rate
68%
Completions (2024)
534
Years to pay back
1.3 years
Students (undergrad)
2,157
Median earnings after completing, by program
| Program | Credential | Median earnings, 1yr | Median earnings, 4yr | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Master's | $109,981 | $125,033 | 106 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Bachelor's | $69,287 | $80,188 | 77 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | Bachelor's | $38,651 | $47,383 | 40 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | Bachelor's | $31,851 | $46,521 | 38 |
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication | Bachelor's | $37,430 | $58,065 | 25 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Master's | $78,149 | $117,614 | 25 |
| Systems Engineering | Bachelor's | $63,243 | N/A | 22 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Bachelor's | $44,689 | $70,328 | 22 |
| Communication and Media Studies | Bachelor's | $31,207 | $51,006 | 21 |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's | $29,604 | $49,090 | 21 |
| Wildlife and Wildlands Science and Management | Bachelor's | $19,801 | $41,121 | 20 |
| Biology, General | Bachelor's | $24,341 | $42,619 | 20 |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft | Bachelor's | $12,546 | $38,023 | 20 |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General | Bachelor's | $30,581 | $62,364 | 20 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | Master's | $57,208 | N/A | 19 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | Bachelor's | 52 |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General | Bachelor's | 37 |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's | 32 |
| Biology/Biological Sciences, General | Bachelor's | 26 |
| Business Administration and Management, General | Master's | 26 |
| Business Administration and Management, General | Bachelor's | 25 |
| Nurse Anesthetist | Doctoral professional practice | 23 |
| Biochemistry | Bachelor's | 15 |
| Sport and Fitness Administration/Management | Bachelor's | 14 |
| Wildlife, Fish and Wildlands Science and Management | Bachelor's | 13 |
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Sources: federal figures for Otterbein University. Federal figures from College Scorecard and IPEDS. Occupation pay from Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS for Ohio. Counts under 10 are not published.
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