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Nursing at Otterbein University

Nursing at Otterbein University

If you plan to study Nursing, take a look at what Otterbein University. Get started with the following essential facts.

Otterbein University is located in Westerville, OH.

In the most recent year for which we have data, 94 nursing degrees were awarded at Otterbein University.

Studying Online at Otterbein University

Distance learning is available at Otterbein University. Among 2,332 students, 12 (1%) studied exclusively online and 350 (15%) took at least some classes online.

Nursing Rankings at Otterbein University

Use these rankings to compare Otterbein University’s Nursing program against other schools offering the same major.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) Ohio #9 of 105
Best Schools (Quality) Great Lakes (Region) #30 of 310
Best Value Ohio #63 of 98
Best Value Great Lakes (Region) #226 of 295
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #409 of 1,918
Best Value Nationwide #1398 of 1,878

Doctoral-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) Ohio #9 of 105
Best Schools (Quality) Great Lakes (Region) #30 of 310
Best Value Ohio #63 of 98
Best Value Great Lakes (Region) #226 of 295
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #409 of 1,918
Best Value Nationwide #1398 of 1,878

Earnings for Nursing Graduates from Otterbein University

Graduates of Otterbein University’s Nursing program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Median earnings by years after graduation for Nursing at Otterbein University
Years After Graduation Median Earnings
1 year $68,384
2 years $70,090
3 years $71,449
4 years $78,179
5 years $114,194

How does this compare to the school overall? At the four-year mark, Nursing graduates from Otterbein University take home a median $78,179, compared with $62,117 for all Otterbein University graduates — about 26% higher than the school-wide median.

Nursing earnings compared with all majors at Otterbein University

Median Debt at Graduation

Typical debt at graduation for Nursing graduates from Otterbein University stands at $27,000.

Student Demographics & Diversity

The following sections describe the diversity of Nursing graduates at Otterbein University, by degree type.

Across all degree levels, Nursing graduates at Otterbein University are 78% women (73) and 22% men (21).

Nursing Bachelor’s Program at Otterbein University

Of the 52 bachelor’s nursing degrees awarded at Otterbein University, 92% were women (48) and 8% were men (4).

Otterbein University gender breakdown of Nursing Bachelor's degree recipients

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Nursing bachelor’s degree recipients at Otterbein University.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 40
Hispanic / Latino 4
Black / African American 5
Asian 1
Two or More Races 1
Unknown 1
Racial-ethnic diversity of Nursing majors at Otterbein University

Minority students account for 21% of Nursing bachelor’s degree recipients at Otterbein University, lower than the national average of 43%.*

Nursing Master’s Program at Otterbein University

Of the 13 master’s nursing graduates at Otterbein University, 69% were women (9) and 31% were men (4).

Otterbein University gender breakdown of Nursing Master's degree recipients

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Nursing master’s degree recipients at Otterbein University.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 7
Black / African American 4
Asian 1
Unknown 1
Racial-ethnic diversity of Nursing majors at Otterbein University

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 38% of Nursing master’s degree recipients at Otterbein University, lower than the national average of 40%.*

*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.

More Specific Nursing Concentrations at Otterbein University

The Nursing program at Otterbein University breaks down into more specific concentrations:

Concentration Graduates
Registered Nursing 52
Nurse Anesthetist 23
Family Practice Nursing 11
Mental Health Nursing 7
Nursing Practice 1

Best-Paid Careers for Nursing Graduates

Those who complete Nursing program at Otterbein University pursue many career paths. Below are the top-paying careers for Nursing majors, ordered by median annual salary:

Occupation Nationwide Median Wage
Nurse Practitioners $147,651
Advanced Practice Psychiatric Nurses $143,854
Medical and Health Services Managers $129,557
Registered Nurses $105,741
Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary $69,718
Nurse Anesthetists $66,747
Critical Care Nurses $65,103
Acute Care Nurses $56,247
Clinical Nurse Specialists $52,889
Nurse Midwives $36,174

References

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