Is Ottawa University-Kansas City worth it?
Ottawa University-Kansas City is a private nonprofit, four-year institution in Overland Park, Kansas (midsize city), part of the Ottawa University system. It awarded 163 degrees and certificates in 2024, most often in nursing administration, information science and computer technology services administration and management.
Ottawa University-Kansas City is part of Ottawa University
Employer, job title and found-employed figures are reported for the whole system, not for this campus. Federal data on this page is for this campus only.
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Federal context for Ottawa University-Kansas City
Published by the federal government for federally aided students. It does not say which employers hire graduates.
Median earnings 1 year after
$49,101
Median earnings 4 years after
$62,228
Median earnings 10 years after
$55,552
Completions (2024)
163
Students (undergrad)
219
Median earnings after completing, by program
| Program | Credential | Median earnings, 1yr | Median earnings, 4yr | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Bachelor's | $51,627 | $64,798 | 70 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | Bachelor's | $75,385 | $82,317 | 58 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Master's | $61,364 | $84,083 | 54 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Bachelor's | $76,207 | $92,782 | 44 |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's | $39,596 | $43,959 | 30 |
| Human Services, General | Bachelor's | $35,168 | $52,309 | 30 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | Bachelor's | $42,056 | $50,010 | 28 |
| Communication and Media Studies | Bachelor's | $33,465 | $59,445 | 25 |
| Human Resources Management and Services | Bachelor's | $49,063 | $66,759 | 22 |
| Accounting and Related Services | Bachelor's | $51,664 | $72,368 | 19 |
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology | Master's | $52,174 | $67,727 | 18 |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | Bachelor's | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Information Science/Studies | Bachelor's | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Information Science/Studies | Master's | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Information Science/Studies | Graduate certificate | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Source: College Scorecard, June 2026 release, and IPEDS. Earnings cover federally aided students only, so they do not cover every graduate.
Awards conferred, by program
| Program | Award level | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| Nursing Administration | Bachelor's | 22 |
| Information Science/Studies | Master's | 21 |
| Computer/Information Technology Services Administration and Management, Other | Master's | 19 |
| Business Administration and Management, General | Bachelor's | 11 |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | Bachelor's | 10 |
| Accounting | Bachelor's | 10 |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's | 9 |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | Master's | 8 |
| Business Administration and Management, General | Master's | 8 |
| Curriculum and Instruction | Master's | 7 |
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Sources: federal figures for Ottawa University-Kansas City. Federal figures from College Scorecard and IPEDS. Occupation pay from Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS for Kansas. Counts under 10 are not published.
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