Ottawa University-Ottawa
Ottawa, Kansas · Private, nonprofit · 870 undergraduates
Of 13 programs with reported earnings, 12 leave graduates out-earning a typical Kansas high-school graduate (about $34,887/yr) and 1 fall short. Another 40 programs did not have enough data to judge.
What families actually pay
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $22,449 |
| $30k to $48k | $22,912 |
| $48k to $75k | $25,525 |
| $75k to $110k | $30,199 |
| $110k and up | $30,771 |
| All families (average) | $27,963 |
Net price is the yearly cost after grants and scholarships, by family income (College Scorecard). Credit: TuitionTracker.
Program earnings vs a high-school graduate
| Program | Credential | Median earnings | vs HS grad | Verdict | Median debt | Payback |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Master's Degree | $84,083 | +$49,196 | clears the bar | $32,624 | 0.7 yrs |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | Bachelor's Degree | $30,426 | -$4,461 | falls short | $27,000 | n/a |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Bachelor's Degree | $64,798 | +$29,911 | clears the bar | $20,000 | 0.7 yrs |
| Accounting and Related Services | Bachelor's Degree | $72,368 | +$37,481 | clears the bar | $20,696 | 0.6 yrs |
| Communication and Media Studies | Bachelor's Degree | $59,445 | +$24,558 | clears the bar | $22,500 | 0.9 yrs |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | Bachelor's Degree | $50,010 | +$15,123 | clears the bar | $22,000 | 1.5 yrs |
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology | Master's Degree | $67,727 | +$32,840 | clears the bar | $62,936 | 1.9 yrs |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | Bachelor's Degree | $82,317 | +$47,430 | clears the bar | $20,738 | 0.4 yrs |
| Human Resources Management and Services | Bachelor's Degree | $66,759 | +$31,872 | clears the bar | $21,941 | 0.7 yrs |
| Human Services, General | Bachelor's Degree | $52,309 | +$17,422 | clears the bar | $24,300 | 1.4 yrs |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's Degree | $43,959 | +$9,072 | clears the bar | $19,250 | 2.1 yrs |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Bachelor's Degree | $92,782 | +$57,895 | clears the bar | $19,225 | 0.3 yrs |
| Student Counseling and Personnel Services | Master's Degree | $62,455 | +$27,568 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
Access and outcomes: 37% of students receive Pell grants · 28% complete their program.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (release 2026-06-10). Earnings are median earnings of graduates measured up to four years after completing, compared to the state high-school-graduate earnings threshold. Figures describe past graduates and are never a promise. Method: methodology. Something look wrong? Report it.