Ottawa University-Ottawa: programs, outcomes and local jobs
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870
students enrolled
169
degrees and certificates a year
28%
of students complete
College Scorecard
$27,963
average net price a year
Tuition $31,900
$49,139
median earnings, 6 years after entry
$55,552
median earnings, 10 years after entry
88% working
What students study
| Field of study | Share of awards | Awards a year |
|---|---|---|
| Business & management | 31% | 53 |
| Parks, recreation & fitness | 19% | 32 |
| Education | 17% | 29 |
| Psychology | 13% | 22 |
| Biological sciences | 8% | 13 |
AI and data programs
Ottawa University-Ottawa 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-Ottawa
Professional jobs listed in the cities of Franklin County, where the college is.
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2
open professional jobs
0
entry level
0%
ask for AI skills
0 jobs
4.2%
unemployment in Franklin County
2026-08 · up 0.1 points from a year earlier
$72,142
median household income
Franklin County
33%
of workers are in professional jobs
estimated 2.6% unemployment among them
Jobs that fit what students study here: most degrees are in business & management, education, psychology, which lead to operations (1 open).
Hiring most: American Eagle Outfitters (1), Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers (1).
What they hire for: Operations (1). Operations jobs
Job search help near campus
Workforce board: Kansas Local Area I Workforce Development Board.
American Job Centers are free, public career offices.
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Common questions
- How big is Ottawa University-Ottawa?
- Ottawa University-Ottawa enrolls about 870 students and is a private nonprofit 4-year institution in Ottawa, Kansas. It awards about 169 degrees and certificates a year.
- What is the graduation rate at Ottawa University-Ottawa?
- 28% of students complete, from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (IPEDS 2023 / Scorecard 2026-06).
- What do Ottawa University-Ottawa 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-Ottawa offer AI or data science degrees?
- Ottawa University-Ottawa 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-Ottawa?
- 2 open professional jobs are listed in Franklin County, 0 of them entry level and 0 saying no experience is needed. American Eagle Outfitters has the most openings.
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