Psychology at Ottawa University-Kansas City
Overland Park, KS · Bachelor's Degree · about 8 graduates a year
Ottawa University-Kansas City graduates in psychology earn 13% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 44% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Ottawa University-Kansas City Compares for Psychology
All 1027 colleges reporting psychology earnings at this degree level, ranked by median pay four years after graduation. “Wage-adjusted” divides pay by the square root of the state’s wage index so colleges in low-wage states aren’t penalized for local pay.
| # | College | 4 yrs after | Wage-adjusted | Adj. rank | 1 yr after |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Georgetown University Washington, DC | $99,007 | $86,756 | #2 | $51,959 |
| 2 | Washington University in St Louis Saint Louis, MO | $91,787 | $98,415 | #1 | — |
| 3 | Dartmouth College Hanover, NH | $86,896 | $80,040 | #4 | — |
| 4 | Carnegie Mellon University Pittsburgh, PA | $82,433 | $83,835 | #3 | — |
| 5 | George Washington University Washington, DC | $79,187 | $69,388 | #22 | — |
| 6 | Cornell University Ithaca, NY | $78,049 | $74,286 | #13 | $36,630 |
| 7 | Santa Clara University Santa Clara, CA | $75,742 | $68,920 | #23 | $38,587 |
| 8 | Virginia Military Institute Lexington, VA | $75,059 | $68,348 | #24 | $44,163 |
| 9 | Lehigh University Bethlehem, PA | $74,939 | $76,214 | #7 | $40,942 |
| 10 | Gettysburg College Gettysburg, PA | $74,466 | $75,733 | #8 | $50,040 |
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| 837 | Tennessee Technological University Cookeville, TN | $44,043 | $48,112 | #664 | $28,394 |
| 838 | Barry University Miami, FL | $44,016 | $46,849 | #749 | $27,743 |
| 839 | Ottawa University-Ottawa Ottawa, KS | $43,959 | $45,637 | #813 | $39,596 |
| 840 | Ottawa University-Kansas City Overland Park, KS | $43,959 | $45,637 | #814 | $39,596 |
| 841 | Ottawa University-Milwaukee Brookfield, WI | $43,959 | $45,741 | #808 | $39,596 |
| 842 | Ottawa University-Online Overland Park, KS | $43,959 | $45,637 | #815 | $39,596 |
| 843 | Ottawa University-Surprise Surprise, AZ | $43,959 | $45,169 | #849 | $39,596 |
Other Majors at Ottawa University-Kansas City by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $92,782 | $76,207 | #251 of 966 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | $82,317 | $75,385 | #12 of 275 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $72,368 | $51,664 | #422 of 796 |
| Human Resources Management and Services | $66,759 | $49,063 | #101 of 187 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $64,798 | $51,627 | #588 of 1176 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $59,445 | $33,465 | #181 of 660 |
| Human Services | $52,309 | $35,168 | #23 of 94 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $50,010 | $42,056 | #238 of 680 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Ottawa University-Kansas City psychology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $39,596 one year after graduating and $43,959 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Ottawa University-Kansas City rank for psychology?
Among 1027 colleges reporting earnings for psychology graduates, Ottawa University-Kansas City ranks #840 by median pay four years after graduation, and #814 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is psychology at Ottawa University-Kansas City worth it?
Its graduates earn 13% less than the national median for psychology ($50,706), and the median federal debt at graduation is $19,250.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are medians for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled; programs with few graduates are not reported. Wage adjustment uses Census ACS state median household income.