Otis College of Art and Design
Los Angeles, California · Private, nonprofit · 1,223 undergraduates
All 3 programs with reported earnings leave graduates out-earning a typical California high-school graduate (about $36,976/yr). Another 4 programs did not have enough data to judge.
What families actually pay
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $44,731 |
| $30k to $48k | $44,821 |
| $48k to $75k | $28,167 |
| $75k to $110k | $52,495 |
| $110k and up | $60,718 |
| All families (average) | $51,248 |
Net price is the yearly cost after grants and scholarships, by family income (College Scorecard). Credit: TuitionTracker.
Program earnings vs a high-school graduate
| Program | Credential | Median earnings | vs HS grad | Verdict | Median debt | Payback |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Design and Applied Arts | Bachelor's Degree | $55,891 | +$18,915 | clears the bar | $27,000 | 1.4 yrs |
| Visual and Performing Arts, General | Bachelor's Degree | $47,220 | +$10,244 | clears the bar | $27,000 | 2.6 yrs |
| Fine and Studio Arts | Bachelor's Degree | $38,997 | +$2,021 | clears the bar | $28,500 | 14.1 yrs |
Access and outcomes: 34% of students receive Pell grants · 66% complete their program.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (release 2026-06-10). Earnings are median earnings of graduates measured up to four years after completing, compared to the state high-school-graduate earnings threshold. Figures describe past graduates and are never a promise. Method: methodology. Something look wrong? Report it.