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

Median Earnings (1yr)

$49,063

41st percentile

60th percentile in Kansas

Median Debt

$30,736

15% above national median

Analysis

Ottawa University-Ottawa's HR program lands right at the Kansas median for earnings at $49,063, though this trails the national benchmark by about $1,300. While the 60th percentile state ranking sounds middling, context matters here: Kansas HR programs cluster tightly around $49,000, with only Rasmussen and Friends pulling significantly ahead. The debt load of $30,736 creates a manageable 0.63 ratio—you'd owe about 63 cents for every dollar earned in year one, which is reasonable for a business-focused degree.

The small sample size is the elephant in the room. With fewer than 30 graduates in this dataset, a few outliers could skew these numbers significantly in either direction. That said, the earnings align almost perfectly with what other Ottawa University campuses report for the same program, suggesting some consistency. The 80% admission rate and moderate Pell grant percentage (35%) indicate this serves a broad range of students, not just top academic performers.

For a Kansas family keeping costs local, this program delivers middle-of-the-pack results without alarming debt. The earnings won't wow anyone, but they're competitive within the state and the debt burden stays proportional. Just recognize you're working with limited data—if this program has specific faculty, internship connections, or employer relationships that appeal to your student, those qualitative factors may matter more than these shaky statistics suggest.

Where Ottawa University-Ottawa Stands

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

Earnings Distribution

How Ottawa University-Ottawa 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-OttawaOttawa	$35,300	$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-OnlineOverland Park	—	$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-Ottawa, approximately 35% 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.