Otis College of Art and Design
Los Angeles, CA · Private nonprofit · Graduate degree-granting
A private nonprofit institution in Los Angeles, California, accredited by the WASC Senior College and University Commission, Otis College of Art and Design serves students across multiple degree programs. With 1,223 students, it is a small institution. Graduates earn a median of $58,152 ten years after enrollment, which is 43% above the national median of $40,747. The graduation rate is 63.9%. On the financial side, median graduate debt is $27,000, yielding an earnings-to-debt ratio of 2.15x. The average net price after financial aid is $51,248 per year. The most popular programs include Visual & Performing Arts, Design & Applied Arts, Fine Arts, and Environmental Design.
Key Outcomes
Median Earnings (10yr)
$58,152
Graduation Rate
63.9%
Median Debt
$27,000
Average Net Price
$51,248
Earnings-to-Cost Ratio
0.28x
Earnings-to-Debt Ratio
2.15x
Admissions & Enrollment
Total Enrollment
1,223
Admission Rate
81.8%
Average SAT
1310
Retention Rate
74.5%
Cost
In-State Tuition
$56,488
Out-of-State Tuition
$56,488
Pell Grant Rate
33.6%
Federal Loan Rate
44.5%
Net Cost by Family Income
Income $0–$30K
$44,731
Income $30K–$48K
$44,821
Income $48K–$75K
$28,167
Income $110K+
$60,718
Student Demographics
Women
61.7%
White
24.9%
Black
6.0%
Hispanic
23.4%
Asian
18.7%
Two or More Races
7.0%
Student Loan Performance
Repayment Rate (3yr)
69.4%
Accreditations
- National Association of Schools of Art and Design, Commission on Accreditation — Institutional Accreditation, Art and Design (ART) - Degree-granting schools and departments and non-degree-granting programs (Accredited)
- WASC Senior College and University Commission — Institutional Accreditation (Accredited)
Programs (6)
Bachelor (4)
| Program | Median Earnings | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Visual & Performing Arts | $47,220 | 101 |
| Design & Applied Arts | $55,891 | 95 |
| Fine Arts | $38,997 | 26 |
| Environmental Design | Not reported | 13 |
Master (1)
| Program | Median Earnings | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Fine Arts | Not reported | 11 |
Show 1 additional programs with limited data
| Program | Level | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Design & Applied Arts | Master | 1 |
Rankings Featuring This Institution
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