by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Find out how Otterbein University compares to other colleges that offer nursing.
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Otterbein University ranks competitively among schools offering nursing. In particular, it placed #454 out of 1,046 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #11 in Ohio.
During the most recent reporting year, Otterbein University conferred 52 bachelor’s degrees in nursing.
Nursing majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from Otterbein University earn a median of $78,179 a year. This is higher than $62,117, the median for all majors at Otterbein University.
To complete a bachelor’s at Otterbein University, nursing graduates take on a median debt of $27,000 in student loans. This is above $25,282, the typical median for all majors at Otterbein University.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $33,224 | $35,024 |
| Fees | $524 | $524 |
Find out more about Otterbein University tuition and fees.
Among recent graduates, 8% of nursing bachelor’s degrees went to men and 92% went to women.
The largest share of nursing bachelor’s degree graduates at Otterbein University are White. Approximately 77% of graduates 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 | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 40 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
For the most recent academic year available, 31% of nursing master’s degrees went to men and 69% went to women.
The majority of nursing master’s degree graduates at Otterbein University are White. Roughly 54% of graduates fell into 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 | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 7 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Here are the demographics of the nursing majors at Otterbein University.
The nursing program at Otterbein University includes the following concentrations:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | 52 |
| Nurse Anesthetist | 23 |
| Family Practice Nurse/Nursing | 11 |
| Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse/Nursing | 7 |
| Nursing Practice | 1 |
Otterbein University awarded 52 completions in registered nursing/registered nurse in the most recent reporting year — 92% to women and 8% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (77%).
Otterbein University conferred 23 degrees in nurse anesthetist in the most recent reporting year — 43% to women and 57% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (70%). Some of these were earned through distance education.
Otterbein University conferred 11 degrees in family practice nurse/nursing recently — 82% to women and 18% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (64%).
Otterbein University granted 7 completions in psychiatric/mental health nurse/nursing in the most recent reporting year — 71% to women and 29% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (71%).
Otterbein University granted 1 degree in nursing practice in the most recent reporting year — 100% to women and 0% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (100%).