# Ottawa University-Ottawa: Human Services (bachelor's)

Ottawa, KS. IPEDS 155627, CIP 44.00. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/ottawa-university-ottawa/majors/human-services

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $35,168
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $52,309 (U.S. median for this major: $48,418 across 80 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $39,775 (U.S. median $30,726)
- Rank in KS: 1 of 2 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the U.S. median: +$3,891

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.27 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $52,309 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 | 5.3 years |
| 30-48k | $22,912 | $97,834 | 5.4 years |
| 48-75k | $25,525 | $108,992 | 6.0 years |
| 75-110k | $30,199 | $128,950 | 7.1 years |
| 110k+ | $30,771 | $131,392 | 7.3 years |

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

## Human Services at KS colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ottawa University-Ottawa | $52,309 | $39,775 | $27,963 | 28% |
| Ottawa University-Kansas City | $52,309 | $39,775 | not reported | not reported |

## Careers
- Social and Community Service Managers (SOC 11-9151): median wage not reported metro, $79,260 KS, $80,390 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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