by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the average salary of graduates, ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. We've also included details on how Otterbein ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in nursing.
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The bachelor's program at Otterbein was ranked #286 on College Factual's Best Schools for nursing list. It is also ranked #8 in Ohio.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Nursing Doctor’s Degree Schools | 105 |
| Best Nursing Master’s Degree Schools | 118 |
| Best Nursing Graduate Degree Schools | 144 |
| Best Nursing Schools | 286 |
| Best Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 296 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Otterbein University handed out 59 bachelor's degrees in nursing. Last year, the same number of degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 55 students received their master’s degree in nursing from Otterbein. This makes it the #181 most popular school for nursing master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 5 students received their doctoral degrees in nursing in 2022, making the school the #289 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
The median salary of nursing students who receive their bachelor's degree at Otterbein is $69,287. This is less than $74,888, which is the national median of all nursing majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Otterbein, nursing students borrow a median amount of $51,156 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $20,508 for all nursing majors across the country.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the nursing program at Otterbein is $633 per month.
Part-time undergraduates at Otterbein paid an average of $618 per credit hour in 2022-2023. This tuition was the same for both in-state and out-of-state students. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is 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 |
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Of the 59 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Nursing from Otterbein in 2021-2022, 12% were men and 88% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Otterbein are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 81% 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 bachelor's in nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 48 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 5 |
Otterbein does not offer an online option for its nursing 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.
Graduates of the master's nursing program at Otterbein make a median salary of $109,981. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all nursing graduates with a master's is $106,154.
Of the 30 students who earned a master's degree in Nursing from Otterbein in 2021-2022, 7% were men and 93% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 70% 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 master's in nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 21 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 5 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the nursing majors at Otterbein University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Health Sciences & Services | 29 |
| Health & Medical Administrative Services | 10 |
| Allied Health Professions | 8 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.