Management Information Systems and Services at Ottawa University-Online

Based on comparable MIS programs in Kansas, graduates typically earn around $60,144 in their first year—right at the state median and close to the national benchmark of $59,490. The estimated debt load of $26,581 produces a manageable debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.44, meaning graduates would owe roughly five months of their first-year salary. That's slightly above the national median debt for this degree ($24,000), but remains within reasonable bounds for a technical business field.

The challenge here is distinguishing between Ottawa's online format and traditional campus-based programs. Similar Kansas programs at University of Kansas and Kansas State produce nearly identical earnings outcomes, suggesting the credential itself—not the delivery method—drives value. For an online bachelor's degree, this program appears positioned competitively, offering the flexibility of distance learning without apparently sacrificing earning potential compared to brick-and-mortar alternatives.

For parents evaluating this investment, the numbers suggest reasonable fundamentals: debt that's less than half of first-year earnings in a field with consistent demand. However, the lack of school-specific data means you're essentially betting on peer program performance translating to Ottawa's outcomes. If your student needs the flexibility of online learning and can actually complete the degree (completion rates matter enormously for online programs), the projected economics work—just recognize you're making that decision with less certainty than programs publishing their own graduate outcomes.