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Accounting at Otterbein University

If you are interested in studying Accounting, you may want to check out the program at Otterbein University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

Otterbein University sits in Westerville, OH.

During the most recent reporting year, 6 accounting graduations were recorded at Otterbein University.

Online & Distance Learning at Otterbein University

Many students take online classes at Otterbein University. Of 2,332 students, 12 (1%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 350 (15%) took at least some classes online.

Accounting Rankings at Otterbein University

These rankings give you a sense of how Otterbein University’s Accounting program against peer institutions.

Bachelor’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	Great Lakes (Region)	#None of 181
Best Schools (Quality)	Ohio	#None of 44
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#None of 1,145
Best Value	Great Lakes (Region)	#None of 181
Best Value	Ohio	#None of 45
Best Value	Nationwide	#None of 1,141

Earnings for Accounting Graduates from Otterbein University

Those who finish Otterbein University’s Accounting program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
2 years	$47,260
4 years	$72,913
5 years	$73,311

Is this above or below average for the school? Four years after graduating, Accounting graduates from Otterbein University report median earnings of $72,913, compared with $62,117 for all Otterbein University graduates — about 17% higher than the school-wide median.

Student Demographics & Diversity

The following sections describe the student demographics for Accounting graduates at Otterbein University, broken down by degree level.

Looking at the program as a whole, Accounting graduates at Otterbein University are 17% women (1) and 83% men (5).

Accounting Bachelor’s Program at Otterbein University

Of the 6 bachelor’s accounting degrees awarded at Otterbein University, 17% were women (1) and 83% were men (5).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	4
Black / African American	2

Minority students account for 33% of Accounting bachelor’s degree recipients at Otterbein University, lower than the national average of 35%.*

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

More Specific Accounting Concentrations at Otterbein University

This Accounting program at Otterbein University includes the following sub-specializations:

Concentration	Graduates
General Accounting	6

Highest-Paying Careers for Accounting Graduates

Those who complete Accounting program at Otterbein University go on to a range of careers. Here are the highest-paying careers for Accounting majors, ordered by median annual salary:

Occupation	Nationwide Median Wage
Treasurers and Controllers	$162,461
Investment Fund Managers	$157,819
Financial Risk Specialists	$127,364
Appraisers of Personal and Business Property	$118,242
Financial Examiners	$117,139
Financial and Investment Analysts	$82,666
Budget Analysts	$80,859
Accountants and Auditors	$79,222
Tax Examiners and Collectors, and Revenue Agents	$77,212
Financial Managers	$75,665

References

• IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
• U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
• O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
• National Center for Education Statistics

More about our data sources and methodologies.