by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. In addition, we cover how Otis College of Art and Design ranks in comparison to other schools with design programs.
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Otis College of Art and Design was ranked #39 on College Factual's most recent list of the best schools for design majors. This puts the bachelor's program at the school solidly in the top 15% of all colleges and universities in the country. It is also ranked #8 in California.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Design & Applied Arts Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 37 |
| Best Design & Applied Arts Schools | 39 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Otis College of Art and Design handed out 123 bachelor's degrees in design & applied arts. This is an increase of 8% over the previous year when 114 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 15 students received their master’s degree in design from Otis College of Art and Design. This makes it the #32 most popular school for design master’s degree candidates in the country.
Design majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Otis College of Art and Design go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $31,172 a year. This is less than $32,606, which is the national median of all design majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Otis College of Art and Design, design students borrow a median amount of $74,062 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $36,178 for all design majors across the country.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the design program at Otis College of Art and Design is $759 per month.
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Part-time undergraduates at Otis College of Art and Design paid an average of $2,050 per credit hour in 2022-2023. This tuition was the same for both in-state and out-of-state students. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $49,100 | $49,100 |
| Fees | $3,360 | $3,360 |
| Books and Supplies | $938 | $938 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $17,262 | $17,262 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,632 | $4,632 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 123 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in design from Otis College of Art and Design. About 27% were men and 73% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Otis College of Art and Design with a bachelor's in design.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 24 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 20 |
| White | 25 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 48 |
| Other Races | 5 |
Otis College of Art and Design does not offer an online option for its design bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Otis College of Art and Design Online Learning page.
All of the 9 students who graduated with a Master’s in design from Otis College of Art and Design in 2022 were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Otis College of Art and Design with a master's in design.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the design majors at Otis College of Art and Design.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Visual & Performing Arts | 90 |
| Fine & Studio Arts | 39 |
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