Ottawa University-Ottawa
KS · Private · 100% graduation rate
ROI by Major
Debt and earnings data sourced from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. ROI grades compare median student debt at graduation to earnings 1 and 5 years after completion, adjusted for NCES IPEDS graduation rates.
| Major | Median Debt | Year 1 Earnings | Year 5 Earnings | ROI Grade | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | $22K | $78K | $126K | A | STRONG BUY |
| Engineering | $22K | $92K | $129K | B | BUY |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $26K | $65K | $89K | B | BUY |
| Business/Managerial Economics | $26K | $65K | $89K | B | BUY |
| Accounting and Related Services | $26K | $65K | $89K | B | BUY |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | $26K | $65K | $89K | B | BUY |
| Management Information Systems and Services | $26K | $65K | $89K | B | BUY |
| Marketing | $26K | $65K | $89K | B | BUY |
| Sociology | $26K | $58K | $78K | C | BUY |
| Biology | $26K | $55K | $74K | C | CAUTION |
| Communication and Media Studies | $26K | $52K | $69K | C | CAUTION |
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology | $26K | $48K | $65K | C | CAUTION |
| Health and Physical Education/Fitness | $26K | $42K | $58K | D | CAUTION |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | $26K | $45K | $60K | D | CAUTION |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $26K | $45K | $60K | D | CAUTION |
| Education | $26K | $45K | $60K | D | CAUTION |
| Human Services | $26K | $42K | $57K | D | CAUTION |
| Fine and Studio Arts | $28K | $42K | $57K | D | CAUTION |
Frequently Asked Questions
It depends on your major. The highest-ROI major at Ottawa University-Ottawa earns a grade of A, with median debt of $22K and year-5 earnings of $126K. Compare debt-to-earnings ratios across majors before deciding.
Ottawa University-Ottawa has a 100% graduation rate. A higher graduation rate generally correlates with better student support and outcomes, which can impact your return on investment.
Median debt varies significantly by major at Ottawa University-Ottawa. For example, Mathematics graduates have median debt of $22K. Review the ROI by Major table above for a full breakdown.
The top-earning major is Mathematics with median year-5 earnings of $126K. We rank each major by its debt-to-earnings ROI score to help you compare options.
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ROI scores are calculated by comparing median debt at graduation to median earnings 1 and 5 years after completion, weighted by graduation rate. Grades range from A (strong return) to F (poor return).