Health and Medical Administrative Services at Ottawa University-Ottawa

Ottawa University-Ottawa's health administration program produces graduates earning $75,385 in their first year—70% more than the national median for this degree and 45% above Kansas's typical outcome. This places it in the 95th percentile nationally and ties it for the top-earning health administration program in Kansas. With debt of $29,198, graduates face a debt-to-earnings ratio of just 0.39, meaning they earn back their full debt load in less than five months of work. That's a remarkably efficient outcome for a program at a school with an 80% admission rate.

The numbers suggest Ottawa has built strong connections with higher-paying healthcare employers, likely in hospital administration or health systems management roles that value this specific credential. While the program's debt sits slightly above the national median, it's exactly on par with Kansas norms, and the earnings premium more than compensates. The moderate sample size means these figures represent a real track record, not a statistical fluke.

For parents evaluating in-state options, this program delivers immediate career returns that rival far more selective institutions. Graduates enter the workforce with manageable debt and earning power that places them well ahead of peers from similar programs across the country. If your child is interested in healthcare administration and wants to stay in Kansas, this represents one of the strongest value propositions available in the state.