# Ottawa University-Ottawa: Accounting (bachelor's)

Ottawa, KS. IPEDS 155627, CIP 52.03. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/ottawa-university-ottawa/majors/accounting

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $51,664
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $72,368 (U.S. median for this major: $74,373 across 741 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $35,854 (U.S. median $24,903)
- Rank in KS: 3 of 10 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the KS median for this major (10 colleges, $68,298): +$4,070
- Versus the U.S. median: -$2,005

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.27 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $72,368 minus $34,216 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in KS (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $22,449 | $95,857 | 2.5 years |
| 30-48k | $22,912 | $97,834 | 2.6 years |
| 48-75k | $25,525 | $108,992 | 2.9 years |
| 75-110k | $30,199 | $128,950 | 3.4 years |
| 110k+ | $30,771 | $131,392 | 3.4 years |

Method: https://educationguide.com/how-we-score#value

## Accounting at KS colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Kansas | $84,736 | $21,219 | $18,059 | 69% |
| Kansas State University | $79,008 | $24,250 | $19,406 | 71% |
| Ottawa University-Ottawa | $72,368 | $35,854 | $27,963 | 28% |
| Ottawa University-Kansas City | $72,368 | $35,854 | not reported | not reported |
| Wichita State University | $69,696 | $22,250 | $13,194 | 51% |
| Washburn University | $66,900 | $20,853 | $15,280 | 53% |
| Pittsburg State University | $66,851 | $22,250 | $15,784 | 57% |
| Emporia State University | $65,271 | $20,000 | $16,261 | 56% |
| Friends University | $63,701 | $31,250 | $27,715 | 43% |
| Fort Hays State University | $63,148 | $26,000 | $12,569 | 48% |

## Careers
- Accountant / auditor (SOC 13-2010): median wage not reported metro, $79,000 KS, $83,680 U.S.; U.S. jobs 5% by 2035
- Financial Managers (SOC 11-3031): median wage not reported metro, $159,380 KS, $166,570 U.S.; U.S. jobs 9.7% by 2035
- Financial and Investment Analysts (SOC 13-2051): median wage not reported metro, $84,860 KS, $102,740 U.S.; U.S. jobs 7.2% by 2035

## Sources and years
- Earnings (4 yr): Treasury AY2017-2018, AY2018-2019 pooled earnings cohort measured in CY2022, CY2023, inflation adjusted to 2024 dollars; debt: NSLDS pooled AY2018-19, AY2019-20 cohort

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