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Design & Applied Arts at Otis College of Art and Design

123 Bachelor's Degrees
15 Master's Degrees
#39 Overall Quality
The Design & Applied Arts major is part of the visual & performing arts program at Otis College of Art and Design.

Here, 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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Design & Applied Arts Degrees Available at Otis College of Art and Design

Otis College of Art and Design Design Rankings

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

Popularity of Design at Otis College of Art and Design

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.

How Much Do Design Graduates from Otis College of Art and Design Make?

$31,172 Bachelor's Median Salary

Salary of Design Graduates with a Bachelor's Degree

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.

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How Much Student Debt Do Design Graduates from Otis College of Art and Design Have?

$74,062 Bachelor's Median Debt

Student Debt of Design Graduates with a Bachelor's Degree

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.

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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.

How Much Does a Bachelor’s in Design from Otis College of Art and Design Cost?

$52,460 Average Tuition and Fees (In-State)
$63,341 Average Student Debt

Otis College of Art and Design Undergraduate Tuition and Fees

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

Learn more about Otis College of Art and Design tuition and fees.

Otis College of Art and Design Design & Applied Arts Bachelor’s Program Diversity

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.

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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.

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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

Does Otis College of Art and Design Offer an Online Bachelor’s in Design?

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.

Otis College of Art and Design Design & Applied Arts Master’s Program Diversity

All of the 9 students who graduated with a Master’s in design from Otis College of Art and Design in 2022 were women.

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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.

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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

Otis College of Art and Design Design Students

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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