How much money do Otis College of Art and Design graduates make and which majors earn the most upon graduating? Six years after enrolling, alumni who are working have average earnings of $34,700 per year. After ten years, graduates earn $51,100 on average.
In terms of specific areas of study, the following is a ranking of degree programs by the median first-year starting salaries for Otis College of Art and Design graduates.
The undergraduate degree which initially pays the highest is Design and Applied Arts with a median starting salary of $36,300 followed by Visual and Performing Arts paying $32,300 and Fine and Studio Arts graduates who have a median starting income of $13,200 .
Looking at post-graduate and doctorate students, those completing the .
Note about salary data: First year earnings data are aggregated by the US Department of Education and analyzes IRS reported income for Otis College of Art and Design graduates who received federal financial aid in the form of grants or loans. Not all graduates or fields of study are represented as data for some degree programs are omitted for privacy purposes.
| Major | Earnings |
|---|---|
| Design and Applied Arts (Bachelor’s Degree) | $36,300 |
| Visual and Performing Arts (Bachelor’s Degree) | $32,300 |
| Fine and Studio Arts (Bachelor’s Degree) | $13,200 |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=120403 IPEDS survey and College Scorecard data for Otis College of Art and Design.