Otterbein University: programs, outcomes and local jobs
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2,157
students enrolled
635
degrees and certificates a year
68%
of students complete
College Scorecard
$19,237
average net price a year
Tuition $34,424
$44,539
median earnings, 6 years after entry
$53,313
median earnings, 10 years after entry
92% working
Career retraining programs listed on its site.
What students study
| Field of study | Share of awards | Awards a year |
|---|---|---|
| Health professions | 24% | 152 |
| Business & management | 15% | 94 |
| Education | 10% | 66 |
| Biological sciences | 8% | 50 |
| Visual & performing arts | 7% | 46 |
AI and data programs
Otterbein University reported no degrees or certificates in artificial intelligence, data science, data analytics or robotics for 2024. A new program with no graduates yet would not appear here.
The job market around Otterbein University
Professional jobs listed in the cities of Franklin County, where the college is.
2,282
open professional jobs
323
entry level
15 say no experience is needed
5%
ask for AI skills
123 jobs
3.4%
unemployment in Franklin County
2026-08 · down 0.9 points from a year earlier
$73,795
median household income
Franklin County
47%
of workers are in professional jobs
estimated 2.3% unemployment among them
Jobs that fit what students study here: most degrees are in health professions, business & management, education, which lead to clinical (39 open), finance (263 open), sales (307 open), operations (333 open), marketing (105 open), human resources (107 open).
Hiring most: Vertiv Holdings (152), American Electric Power (65), DHL (54), State of Ohio (47), Amazon (46), Creative Financial Staffing (29), Bath & Body Works (27), JPMorgan Chase (26).
What they hire for: Engineering (440), Operations (333), Sales (307), Finance (263), Data & Analytics (152), Human Resources (107). Engineering jobs
Job search help near campus
Workforce board: Aspyr - Area 11.
- OhioMeansJobs Columbus - Franklin CountyColumbus · 614-559-5052 · Monday- Friday: 8:00am - 5:00pm
American Job Centers are free, public career offices.
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Common questions
- How big is Otterbein University?
- Otterbein University enrolls about 2,157 students and is a private nonprofit 4-year institution in Westerville, Ohio. It awards about 635 degrees and certificates a year.
- What is the graduation rate at Otterbein University?
- 68% of students complete, from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (IPEDS 2023 / Scorecard 2026-06).
- What do Otterbein University graduates earn?
- Median earnings of students who received federal aid are $44,539 six years after entry and $53,313 ten years after entry, from the College Scorecard.
- Does Otterbein University offer AI or data science degrees?
- Otterbein University reported no degrees or certificates in artificial intelligence, data science, data analytics or robotics for 2024 (IPEDS completions). A new program with no graduates yet would not appear.
- Are there jobs near Otterbein University?
- 2,282 open professional jobs are listed in Franklin County, 323 of them entry level and 15 saying no experience is needed. Vertiv Holdings has the most openings.
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