Human Resources Management and Services (Bachelor's Degree) at Ottawa University-Online

Median Earnings (1yr)

$49,063

41st percentile

60th percentile in Kansas

Median Debt

$30,736

15% above national median

Analysis

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.

Where Ottawa University-Online Stands

Earnings vs. debt across all human resources management and services bachelors's programs nationally

Earnings Distribution

How Ottawa University-Online graduates compare to all programs nationally

Compare to Similar Programs in Kansas

Human Resources Management and Services bachelors's programs at peer institutions in Kansas (12 total in state)

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School	In-State Tuition	Earnings (1yr)	Earnings (4yr)	Median Debt	Debt/Earnings
Ottawa University-OnlineOverland Park	—	$49,063	—	$30,736	0.63
Rasmussen University-KansasTopeka	$15,340	$56,465	$56,152	$38,233	0.68
Friends UniversityWichita	$32,748	$54,539	$50,553	$46,619	0.85
Ottawa University-Kansas CityOverland Park	—	$49,063	—	$30,736	0.63
Ottawa University-OttawaOttawa	$35,300	$49,063	—	$30,736	0.63
Wichita State UniversityWichita	$9,322	$48,817	$55,826	$21,570	0.44
National Median	—	$50,361	—	$26,625	0.53

Career Paths

Occupations commonly associated with human resources management and services graduates

Compensation and Benefits Managers

Plan, direct, or coordinate compensation and benefits activities of an organization.

$140,360/yrJobs growth:Bachelor's degree

Human Resources Managers

Plan, direct, or coordinate human resources activities and staff of an organization.

$140,030/yrJobs growth:Bachelor's degree

Training and Development Managers

Plan, direct, or coordinate the training and development activities and staff of an organization.

$127,090/yrJobs growth:Bachelor's degree

Labor Relations Specialists

Resolve disputes between workers and managers, negotiate collective bargaining agreements, or coordinate grievance procedures to handle employee complaints.

$93,500/yrJobs growth:Bachelor's degree

Business Teachers, Postsecondary

Teach courses in business administration and management, such as accounting, finance, human resources, labor and industrial relations, marketing, and operations research. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.

$83,980/yrJobs growth:

Law Teachers, Postsecondary

Teach courses in law. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.

$83,980/yrJobs growth:

Compliance Officers

Examine, evaluate, and investigate eligibility for or conformity with laws and regulations governing contract compliance of licenses and permits, and perform other compliance and enforcement inspection and analysis activities not classified elsewhere.

$78,420/yrJobs growth:Bachelor's degree

Environmental Compliance Inspectors

Inspect and investigate sources of pollution to protect the public and environment and ensure conformance with Federal, State, and local regulations and ordinances.

$78,420/yrJobs growth:Bachelor's degree

Equal Opportunity Representatives and Officers

Monitor and evaluate compliance with equal opportunity laws, guidelines, and policies to ensure that employment practices and contracting arrangements give equal opportunity without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, or disability.

$78,420/yrJobs growth:Bachelor's degree

Government Property Inspectors and Investigators

Investigate or inspect government property to ensure compliance with contract agreements and government regulations.

$78,420/yrJobs growth:Bachelor's degree

Coroners

Direct activities such as autopsies, pathological and toxicological analyses, and inquests relating to the investigation of deaths occurring within a legal jurisdiction to determine cause of death or to fix responsibility for accidental, violent, or unexplained deaths.

$78,420/yrJobs growth:Bachelor's degree

Regulatory Affairs Specialists

Coordinate and document internal regulatory processes, such as internal audits, inspections, license renewals, or registrations. May compile and prepare materials for submission to regulatory agencies.

$78,420/yrJobs growth:Bachelor's degree

About This Data

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (October 2025 release)

Population: Graduates who received federal financial aid (Title IV grants or loans). At Ottawa University-Online, approximately 30% of students receive Pell grants. Students who did not receive federal aid are not included in these figures.

Earnings: Median earnings from IRS W-2 data for graduates who are employed and not enrolled in further education, measured 1 year after completion. Earnings are pre-tax and include wages, salaries, and self-employment income.

Debt: Median cumulative federal loan debt at graduation. Does not include private loans or Parent PLUS loans borrowed on behalf of students.

Sample Size: Based on 22 graduates with reported earnings and 23 graduates with debt data. Small samples may not be representative.