by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Also, learn how Otterbein ranks among other schools offering degrees in health science.
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The bachelor's program at Otterbein was ranked #141 on College Factual's Best Schools for health science list. It is also ranked #4 in Ohio.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Health Sciences & Services Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 92 |
| Best Health Sciences & Services Schools | 141 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Otterbein University handed out 26 bachelor's degrees in health sciences & services. This is a decrease of 30% over the previous year when 37 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 6 students received their master’s degree in health science from Otterbein. This makes it the #39 most popular school for health science master’s degree candidates in the country.
Health Science majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Otterbein go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $30,581 a year. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $35,624 for all health science students.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the health science program at Otterbein is $681 per month.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at Otterbein was $618 per credit hour 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 | $34,424 | $34,424 |
| Fees | $475 | $475 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,508 | $1,508 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $12,968 | $12,968 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,164 | $3,164 |
Learn more about Otterbein tuition and fees.
For the most recent academic year available, 50% of health science bachelor's degrees went to men and 50% went to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 77% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Otterbein University with a bachelor's in health science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 20 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Otterbein does not offer an online option for its health science bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Otterbein Online Learning page.
Of the 3 students who earned a master's degree in Health Sciences & Services from Otterbein in 2021-2022, 33% were men and 67% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at Otterbein are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 67% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Otterbein University with a master's in health science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the health science majors at Otterbein University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Nursing | 115 |
| Health & Medical Administrative Services | 10 |
| Allied Health Professions | 8 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.