Fine and Studio Arts at Otis College of Art and Design
Los Angeles, CA · Bachelor's Degree · about 26 graduates a year
Otis College of Art and Design graduates in fine and studio arts earn 6% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 73% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Otis College of Art and Design Compares for Fine and Studio Arts
All 423 colleges reporting fine and studio arts earnings at this degree level, ranked by median pay four years after graduation. “Wage-adjusted” divides pay by the square root of the state’s wage index so colleges in low-wage states aren’t penalized for local pay.
| # | College | 4 yrs after | Wage-adjusted | Adj. rank | 1 yr after |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | University of Southern California Los Angeles, CA | $72,428 | $65,905 | #2 | $50,161 |
| 2 | Dartmouth College Hanover, NH | $68,523 | $63,117 | #3 | $30,246 |
| 3 | University of Michigan-Ann Arbor Ann Arbor, MI | $66,846 | $70,481 | #1 | $31,367 |
| 4 | Vassar College Poughkeepsie, NY | $63,418 | $60,361 | #4 | $19,790 |
| 5 | Sacred Heart University Fairfield, CT | $61,998 | $55,818 | #14 | — |
| 6 | Connecticut College New London, CT | $61,321 | $55,208 | #15 | $36,564 |
| 7 | Brown University Providence, RI | $60,985 | $60,064 | #5 | $23,180 |
| 8 | Ramapo College of New Jersey Mahwah, NJ | $60,757 | $53,325 | #24 | $44,529 |
| 9 | Fordham University Bronx, NY | $60,515 | $57,598 | #11 | $35,929 |
| 10 | Binghamton University Vestal, NY | $60,299 | $57,392 | #12 | $25,751 |
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| 279 | Ohio University-Main Campus Athens, OH | $39,055 | $41,678 | #209 | $29,053 |
| 280 | Ohio University-Zanesville Campus Zanesville, OH | $39,055 | $41,678 | #210 | $29,053 |
| 281 | University of California-Irvine Irvine, CA | $39,010 | $35,497 | #355 | $16,989 |
| 282 | Otis College of Art and Design Los Angeles, CA | $38,997 | $35,485 | #357 | $11,590 |
| 283 | Alfred University Alfred, NY | $38,877 | $37,003 | #329 | $22,912 |
| 284 | Clark University Worcester, MA | $38,844 | $34,206 | #371 | — |
| 285 | University of South Florida Tampa, FL | $38,820 | $41,319 | #223 | $24,818 |
Other Majors at Otis College of Art and Design by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Design and Applied Arts | $55,891 | $31,172 | #115 of 299 |
| Visual and Performing Arts | $47,220 | $21,558 | #17 of 68 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Otis College of Art and Design fine and studio arts graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $11,590 one year after graduating and $38,997 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Otis College of Art and Design rank for fine and studio arts?
Among 423 colleges reporting earnings for fine and studio arts graduates, Otis College of Art and Design ranks #282 by median pay four years after graduation, and #357 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is fine and studio arts at Otis College of Art and Design worth it?
Its graduates earn 6% less than the national median for fine and studio arts ($41,367), and the median federal debt at graduation is $28,500.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are medians for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled; programs with few graduates are not reported. Wage adjustment uses Census ACS state median household income.