Human Resources Management and Services at Ottawa University-Online

Ottawa University-Online's HR program sits in a middle position among Kansas options, matching the state median for earnings at $49,063 but trailing top performers like Rasmussen ($56,465) by about 13%. While it falls slightly below the national median of $50,361, it ranks in the 60th percentile among Kansas programs—meaning it outperforms most in-state competitors despite the modest absolute numbers.

The debt picture is more encouraging: at $30,736, graduates carry above-average debt for HR programs nationally, but the debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.63 remains manageable. With relatively moderate debt loads compared to first-year salaries, most graduates should be able to handle their payments without severe financial strain. It's worth noting that the state median debt for HR programs in Kansas is identical to this program's, suggesting this debt level is fairly typical for the region.

The key caveat here is sample size—with fewer than 30 graduates in the data, these numbers could shift significantly with more data points. For a family considering online education specifically, this program delivers middling results that probably won't dramatically outperform attending a local state school like Wichita State, which offers similar earnings at comparable debt levels. If your child needs the flexibility of online learning, this works, but there's no clear financial premium over traditional alternatives.