Otterbein University
Westerville, Ohio · Private, nonprofit · 2,157 undergraduates
All 16 programs with reported earnings leave graduates out-earning a typical Ohio high-school graduate (about $36,082/yr). Another 52 programs did not have enough data to judge.
What families actually pay
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $12,458 |
| $30k to $48k | $12,659 |
| $48k to $75k | $16,478 |
| $75k to $110k | $23,061 |
| $110k and up | $24,620 |
| All families (average) | $19,237 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Bachelor's Degree | $80,188 | +$44,106 | clears the bar | $27,000 | 0.6 yrs |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Master's Degree | $117,614 | +$81,532 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Master's Degree | $125,033 | +$88,951 | clears the bar | $60,824 | 0.7 yrs |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | Bachelor's Degree | $47,383 | +$11,301 | clears the bar | $21,025 | 1.9 yrs |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Bachelor's Degree | $70,328 | +$34,246 | clears the bar | $26,000 | 0.8 yrs |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General | Bachelor's Degree | $62,364 | +$26,282 | clears the bar | $27,000 | 1 yr |
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication | Bachelor's Degree | $58,065 | +$21,983 | clears the bar | $20,500 | 0.9 yrs |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's Degree | $49,090 | +$13,008 | clears the bar | $25,000 | 1.9 yrs |
| Biology, General | Bachelor's Degree | $42,619 | +$6,537 | clears the bar | $26,000 | 4 yrs |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft | Bachelor's Degree | $38,023 | +$1,941 | clears the bar | $26,822 | 13.8 yrs |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | Bachelor's Degree | $46,521 | +$10,439 | clears the bar | $25,000 | 2.4 yrs |
| Wildlife and Wildlands Science and Management | Bachelor's Degree | $41,121 | +$5,039 | clears the bar | $25,850 | 5.1 yrs |
| Communication and Media Studies | Bachelor's Degree | $51,006 | +$14,924 | clears the bar | $18,500 | 1.2 yrs |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | Bachelor's Degree | $55,364 | +$19,282 | clears the bar | $25,600 | 1.3 yrs |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | Master's Degree | $57,208 | +$21,126 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
Showing the 15 largest programs by graduates. See all 16 on the full profile.
Access and outcomes: 31% of students receive Pell grants · 68% 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.