Visual and Performing Arts at Otis College of Art and Design
Los Angeles, CA · Bachelor's Degree · about 101 graduates a year
Otis College of Art and Design graduates in visual and performing arts earn 13% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 57% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Otis College of Art and Design Compares for Visual and Performing Arts
All 68 colleges reporting visual and performing 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 | Fordham University Bronx, NY | $65,848 | $62,674 | #1 | $41,165 |
| 2 | Champlain College Burlington, VT | $57,883 | $59,451 | #2 | $30,138 |
| 3 | Texas A & M University-College Station College Station, TX | $57,002 | $57,954 | #3 | — |
| 4 | George Mason University Fairfax, VA | $54,703 | $49,812 | #13 | $31,941 |
| 5 | The University of Texas at Austin Austin, TX | $53,829 | $54,728 | #5 | $29,707 |
| 6 | University of Central Florida Orlando, FL | $52,922 | $56,329 | #4 | $28,878 |
| 7 | University of Missouri-Columbia Columbia, MO | $50,205 | $53,830 | #6 | $29,775 |
| 8 | Lesley University Cambridge, MA | $49,175 | $43,304 | #30 | $20,600 |
| 9 | Arizona State University Campus Immersion Tempe, AZ | $48,589 | $49,926 | #11 | $22,817 |
| 10 | Arizona State University Digital Immersion Scottsdale, AZ | $48,589 | $49,926 | #12 | $22,817 |
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| 14 | University of Florida Gainesville, FL | $47,546 | $50,607 | #8 | $30,629 |
| 15 | University of Florida-Online Gainesville, FL | $47,546 | $50,607 | #9 | $30,629 |
| 16 | SUNY Oneonta Oneonta, NY | $47,321 | $45,040 | #24 | $19,135 |
| 17 | Otis College of Art and Design Los Angeles, CA | $47,220 | $42,967 | #32 | $21,558 |
| 18 | Bowling Green State University-Main Campus Bowling Green, OH | $46,944 | $50,096 | #10 | $18,819 |
| 19 | University of Toledo Toledo, OH | $46,198 | $49,300 | #16 | $26,625 |
| 20 | University of California-San Diego La Jolla, CA | $45,915 | $41,780 | #35 | — |
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 |
| Fine and Studio Arts | $38,997 | $11,590 | #282 of 423 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Otis College of Art and Design visual and performing arts graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $21,558 one year after graduating and $47,220 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 visual and performing arts?
Among 68 colleges reporting earnings for visual and performing arts graduates, Otis College of Art and Design ranks #17 by median pay four years after graduation, and #32 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is visual and performing arts at Otis College of Art and Design worth it?
Its graduates earn 13% more than the national median for visual and performing arts ($41,688), and the median federal debt at graduation is $27,000.
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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.