by our College Data Analytics TeamWant the scoop on Otterbein University Graduate School? We’ve put together a comprehensive report on the school that covers what degree programs Otterbein offers, if the school is ranked, how diverse it is, and much more. You can jump to any section of this page using the following list.
Each year, College Factual releases its Best Quality Schools ranking to identify graduate schools that offer a great educational experience and provide excellent student outcomes. Factors that go into these rankings include how much money students make after graduation, the number of FTE students per instructor, and how much debt students take on to attend the school.
Out of the 1,618 colleges and universities analyzed in College Factual’s 2027 Best Master’s Degree Schools in the U.S. ranking, Otterbein University took the #740 spot. Otterbein also ranked #18 for Best Master’s Degree Schools in Ohio.
There were 892 college and universities analyzed in the 2027 Best Doctorate Schools in the United States ranking, and Otterbein took the #434 spot on the list. Otterbein also ranked #11 for Best Doctorate Degree Schools in Ohio.
Otterbein University was the school of choice for 121 graduate students in the last year for which we have data. In order to come up with a feel for how diverse the school is, College Factual analyzed the demographics of these students. Our findings are below.
The total graduate student population at Otterbein is made up of 67.8% women and 32.2% men. Note that these percentages may differ for certain degree programs.
Of all the graduate students at Otterbein, around 13.2% belong to a racial-ethnic minority group. Americans aren’t the only ones who appreciate the graduate programs at Otterbein. Around 0.8% of graduate students are international. The following chart shows the distribution of racial-ethnic groups at the school. If you click on it, you’ll find more detailed information.
Data on the average tuition and fees for full-time graduate students at the school is not available.
The typical graduate student at Otterbein who borrowed carries a median debt of $25,282.
After earning their master’s degree from Otterbein, graduates go on to jobs with an average early-career salary of $129,742.
Early-career pay varies by field of study. The following table shows the graduate fields of study at Otterbein with the highest average early-career salaries for recent graduates.
| Graduate Field of Study | Avg Early-Career Salary |
|---|---|
| Nursing | $140,745 |
| Business Administration & Management | $75,339 |
Otterbein University is a private not-for-profit institution located in Westerville, Ohio. Westerville is a good match for students who enjoy the safety and convenience of the suburbs. Get more details about the location of Otterbein University.
Contact details for Otterbein are given below.
| Contact Details | |
|---|---|
| Address: | 1 South Grove Street, Westerville, OH 43081 |
| Phone: | 614-890-3000 |
| Website: | www.otterbein.edu |
| Facebook: | www.facebook.com/pages/Otterbein-University/154106131291768 |
| Twitter: | twitter.com/otterbein |
45.5% of the graduate students at Otterbein took at least one online course. Roughly 8.3% of all grad students took courses exclusively online.
The only degree programs listed here are those in which master’s degrees were awarded.
| Masters Degree Program | Annual Graduates | Avg Early-Career Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Allied Health Professions | 13 | — |
| Business Administration & Management | 15 | $75,339 |
| Curriculum & Instruction | 9 | — |
| Health Sciences & Services | 4 | — |
| Health/Medical Admin Services | 11 | — |
| Nursing | 2 | $140,745 |
| Special Education | 3 | — |
| Teacher Education Grade Specific | 4 | — |
Only the programs in which a professional degree was awarded are shown here.
| Professional Degree Program | Annual Graduates | Avg Early-Career Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Nursing | 37 | — |
The programs below are those in which the school awarded a post-masters certificate.
| Post-Masters Certificate Program | Annual Graduates | Avg Early-Career Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Nursing | 2 | — |
Footnotes
*The racial-ethnic minorities count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the racial-ethnic minorities percentage.
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