Otterbein University

What are the graduation rates for students at Otterbein University?

Otterbein's reported four-year graduation rate is 57%, while its six-year rate is 68%. The longer measure includes students who finished after the four-year point; it should not be added to the four-year figure.

These standard graduation measures generally follow a defined cohort of first-time, full-time students seeking a bachelor's degree. They do not describe every transfer student, part-time student, or graduate student. The reported first-year retention rate is 80%, a separate measure of students who returned rather than a prediction of who will ultimately graduate. Applicants comparing colleges should use the same cohort definition and reporting period for each institution.

What is the earning potential for graduates at Otterbein University?

College Scorecard program figures report earnings measured one year after completion for certain former students who received federal aid. They are program-level medians for the measured population, not starting salaries promised to everyone who completes a degree.

For example, the reported one-year median is $59,815 for registered nursing and $42,237 for marketing. The corresponding figure for drama and theatre arts is $22,912. Differences may reflect occupations, local labor markets, further study, and the composition of the measured groups - not just the education received. Small programs may also have suppressed figures, so the published programs are not a complete comparison of Otterbein majors.

A student weighing these numbers against costs should consider the time needed for a license or additional degree, the kinds of jobs graduates pursue, and likely borrowing. An earnings figure one year after completion cannot show an entire career trajectory or an individual's take-home pay.