# Otis College of Art and Design: Visual and Performing Arts (bachelor's)

Los Angeles, CA. IPEDS 120403, CIP 50.01. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/otis-college-of-art-and-design/majors/visual-and-performing-arts

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $21,558
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $47,220 (U.S. median for this major: $41,156 across 62 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $27,000 (U.S. median $25,773)
- Rank in CA: 2 of 3 colleges by 4-year earnings

## Visual and Performing Arts at CA colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| California State University-San Marcos | $48,043 | $18,750 | $10,229 | 55% |
| Otis College of Art and Design | $47,220 | $27,000 | $51,248 | 66% |
| University of California-San Diego | $45,915 | $15,000 | $12,470 | 86% |

## Careers
- Graphic Designers (SOC 27-1024): median wage $72,400 Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA, $75,130 CA, $62,960 U.S.; U.S. jobs -1.7% by 2035
- Art Directors (SOC 27-1011): median wage $137,560 Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA, $137,780 CA, $114,850 U.S.; U.S. jobs 4.2% by 2035

## Sources and years
- Earnings (4 yr): Treasury AY2017-2018, AY2018-2019 pooled earnings cohort measured in CY2022, CY2023, inflation adjusted to 2024 dollars; debt: NSLDS pooled AY2018-19, AY2019-20 cohort

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