Ottawa University-Online: programs, outcomes and local jobs

Ottawa University-Online at a glance

• 259

  students enrolled

• 403

  degrees and certificates a year

• 43%

  of students complete

  College Scorecard

• $49,139

  median earnings, 6 years after entry

• $55,552

  median earnings, 10 years after entry

  88% working

What students study

AI and data programs

Ottawa University-Online reported no degrees or certificates in artificial intelligence, data science, data analytics or robotics for 2024. A new program with no graduates yet would not appear here.

The job market around Ottawa University-Online

Professional jobs listed in the cities of Johnson County, where the college is.

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• 1,002

  open professional jobs

• 153

  entry level

  22 say no experience is needed

• 4%

  ask for AI skills

  43 jobs

• 4.1%

  unemployment in Johnson County

  2026-08 · up 0.2 points from a year earlier

• $107,261

  median household income

  Johnson County

• 56%

  of workers are in professional jobs

  estimated 2.9% unemployment among them

Jobs that fit what students study here: most degrees are in business & management, health professions, computer & information sciences, which lead to finance (99 open), sales (59 open), operations (166 open), marketing (29 open), human resources (47 open), strategy (7 open).

Hiring most: Garmin (173), Black & Veatch (138), Kiewit Infrastructure West (41), Kiewit Infrastructure South (40), Panasonic Energy North America (30), Weeks Marine (29), Faith Technologies (28), Steadily (19).

What they hire for: Engineering (368), Operations (166), Finance (99), Sales (59), Human Resources (47), Data & Analytics (32). Engineering jobs

Job search help near campus

Workforce board: Workforce Partnership Workforce Development Board.

• Johnson County Workforce CenterLenexa · 913-577-5900 · M,TU,TH,F 8:00 am - 5pm:W, 9am - 5pm

American Job Centers are free, public career offices.

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Common questions

How big is Ottawa University-Online?

Ottawa University-Online enrolls about 259 students and is a private nonprofit 4-year institution in Overland Park, Kansas. It awards about 403 degrees and certificates a year.

What is the graduation rate at Ottawa University-Online?

43% of students complete, from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (IPEDS 2023 / Scorecard 2026-06).

What do Ottawa University-Online graduates earn?

Median earnings of students who received federal aid are $49,139 six years after entry and $55,552 ten years after entry, from the College Scorecard.

Does Ottawa University-Online offer AI or data science degrees?

Ottawa University-Online reported no degrees or certificates in artificial intelligence, data science, data analytics or robotics for 2024 (IPEDS completions). A new program with no graduates yet would not appear.

Are there jobs near Ottawa University-Online?

1,002 open professional jobs are listed in Johnson County, 153 of them entry level and 22 saying no experience is needed. Garmin has the most openings.