Program Analysis
Graduates earn $35,168/yr, roughly in line with the $37,292 national median for Human Services, General. The value proposition here depends on cost, not earnings.
An earnings multiple of 3.1x means ten-year projected earnings exceed tuition, but not by a dramatic margin. Returns are positive but modest.
Some AI exposure exists in Human Services, General's typical career paths, with 26% of job tasks potentially affected. The pessimistic scenario still projects solid returns, with a 2% gap from the optimistic case.
Median debt of $24,300 represents roughly 8 months of the $35,168 starting salary — a manageable burden by most borrower standards.
Ranked #65 of 84 Human Services, General programs, Ottawa University-Ottawa falls below the median. Stronger options exist, though cost and location may compensate.