Is Ottawa University-Ottawa worth it?
Ottawa University-Ottawa is a private nonprofit, four-year institution in Ottawa, Kansas (small town), part of the Ottawa University system. It awarded 183 degrees and certificates in 2024, most often in business administration and management, exercise science and kinesiology and applied psychology.
Ottawa University-Ottawa 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-Ottawa
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
Average net price
$27,963
Completion rate
28%
Completions (2024)
183
Years to pay back
1.8 years
Students (undergrad)
870
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 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | Bachelor's | $30,426 | N/A | 17 |
| Information Science/Studies | Bachelor's | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Information Science/Studies | Master's | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management | Bachelor's | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Business Administration and Management, General | Master's | 30 |
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | Bachelor's | 24 |
| Business Administration and Management, General | Bachelor's | 22 |
| Applied Psychology | Bachelor's | 18 |
| Sport and Fitness Administration/Management | Bachelor's | 15 |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | Bachelor's | 8 |
| Biology/Biological Sciences, General | Bachelor's | 6 |
| Sports Studies | Bachelor's | 6 |
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | Bachelor's | 5 |
| Curriculum and Instruction | Master's | 4 |
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Sources: federal figures for Ottawa University-Ottawa. Federal figures from College Scorecard and IPEDS. Occupation pay from Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS for Kansas. Counts under 10 are not published.
Updated September 18, 2026 · Methodology · Report a problem with this page