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Otterbein University Salaries

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Salaries by Major

Salaries by Major at Otterbein University

This page shows median first-year earnings for Otterbein University graduates by major, based on federal College Scorecard data. Six years after enrolling, former students who are working and no longer in school report average earnings of $35,300 per year; after ten years, average earnings are $44,800. See post-graduation earnings for full trends over time.

Below, majors are ranked by median first-year earnings.

The highest-paying undergraduate degree is Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing, with median first-year earnings of $59,400 , followed by Business Administration, Management and Operations at $41,900 , and Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication at $35,900 .

Among graduate and professional degree programs, the highest-paying program is Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Master's Degree), with median first-year earnings of $111,500 , followed by Business Administration, Management and Operations (Master's Degree) at $47,000 .

First-year earnings data come from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and reflect IRS-reported income for Otterbein University graduates who received federal grants or loans. Some programs are omitted for privacy.

Median first-year earnings for Otterbein University graduates ranked by degree type and major
Major Earnings
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Master's Degree) $111,500
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Bachelor’s Degree) $59,400
Business Administration, Management and Operations (Master's Degree) $47,000
Business Administration, Management and Operations (Bachelor’s Degree) $41,900
Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication (Bachelor’s Degree) $35,900
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods (Bachelor’s Degree) $32,600
Psychology (Bachelor’s Degree) $30,700
Health and Physical Education/Fitness (Bachelor’s Degree) $30,400
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas (Bachelor’s Degree) $28,200
Communication and Media Studies (Bachelor’s Degree) $25,000
Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft (Bachelor’s Degree) $21,300

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Data source: NCES / IPEDS https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=204936.

First-year earnings by major: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.

Last updated: August 2026