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Music at Otterbein University

Music at Otterbein University

What traits are you looking for in a school for Music, consider the program at Otterbein University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

Otterbein University is in Westerville, OH.

During the most recent reporting year, 8 music degrees were awarded at Otterbein University.

Online Class Availability at Otterbein University

Online coursework is an option at Otterbein University. Of 2,332 students, 12 (1%) studied exclusively online and 350 (15%) took at least some classes online.

Music Rankings at Otterbein University

Rankings can help you compare Otterbein University’s Music program against other schools offering the same major.

Earnings for Music Graduates from Otterbein University

Students who complete Otterbein University’s Music program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Median earnings by years after graduation for Music at Otterbein University
Years After Graduation Median Earnings
2 years $22,999
4 years $37,081
5 years $45,388

Is this above or below average for the school? Four years out, Music graduates from Otterbein University earn a median of $37,081, compared with $62,117 for all Otterbein University graduates — about 40% lower than the school-wide median.

Music earnings compared with all majors at Otterbein University

Student Demographics & Diversity

The following sections describe the composition of Music graduates at Otterbein University, broken down by degree level.

Across all degree levels, Music graduates at Otterbein University are 62% women (5) and 38% men (3).

Music Bachelor’s Program at Otterbein University

Among the 8 bachelor’s music degrees awarded at Otterbein University, 62% were women (5) and 38% were men (3).

Otterbein University gender breakdown of Music Bachelor's degree recipients

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

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 7
Hispanic / Latino 1
Racial-ethnic diversity of Music majors at Otterbein University

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 12% of Music bachelor’s degree recipients at Otterbein University, below the national average of 34%.*

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

More Specific Music Concentrations at Otterbein University

The Music program at Otterbein University offers more specialized concentrations:

Concentration Graduates
General Music 5
Other Music 3

Highest-Paying Careers for Music Graduates

Those who complete Music program at Otterbein University pursue many career paths. Here are the best-paid careers for Music graduates, ordered by median annual salary:

Occupation Nationwide Median Wage
Musicians and Singers $96,571
Disc Jockeys, Except Radio $87,328
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $77,927
Music Directors and Composers $66,915
Sound Engineering Technicians $66,427
Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary $46,983

References

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