Is Ottawa University-Surprise worth it?
Ottawa University-Surprise is a private nonprofit, four-year institution in Surprise, Arizona (large suburb), part of the Ottawa University system. It awarded 157 degrees and certificates in 2024, most often in business administration and management, exercise science and kinesiology and psychology.
Ottawa University-Surprise is part of Ottawa University
Employer, job title and found-employed figures are reported for the whole system, not for this campus. Federal data on this page is for this campus only.
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Federal context for Ottawa University-Surprise
Published by the federal government for federally aided students. It does not say which employers hire graduates.
Median earnings 1 year after
$49,101
Median earnings 4 years after
$62,228
Median earnings 10 years after
$55,552
Average net price
$33,393
Completion rate
18%
Completions (2024)
157
Years to pay back
2.1 years
Students (undergrad)
836
Median earnings after completing, by program
| Program | Credential | Median earnings, 1yr | Median earnings, 4yr | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Bachelor's | $51,627 | $64,798 | 70 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | Bachelor's | $75,385 | $82,317 | 58 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Master's | $61,364 | $84,083 | 54 |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's | $39,596 | $43,959 | 30 |
| Human Services, General | Bachelor's | $35,168 | $52,309 | 30 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | Bachelor's | $42,056 | $50,010 | 28 |
| Communication and Media Studies | Bachelor's | $33,465 | $59,445 | 25 |
| Human Resources Management and Services | Bachelor's | $49,063 | $66,759 | 22 |
| Accounting and Related Services | Bachelor's | $51,664 | $72,368 | 19 |
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology | Master's | $52,174 | $67,727 | 18 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | Bachelor's | $30,426 | N/A | 17 |
| Information Science/Studies | Master's | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Educational Administration and Supervision | Master's | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Special Education and Teaching | Bachelor's | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Student Counseling and Personnel Services | Master's | N/A | $62,455 | N/A |
Source: College Scorecard, June 2026 release, and IPEDS. Earnings cover federally aided students only, so they do not cover every graduate.
Awards conferred, by program
| Program | Award level | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | Bachelor's | 33 |
| Business Administration and Management, General | Bachelor's | 30 |
| Business Administration and Management, General | Master's | 22 |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's | 20 |
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | Bachelor's | 16 |
| Biology/Biological Sciences, General | Bachelor's | 8 |
| Sport and Fitness Administration/Management | Bachelor's | 8 |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | Bachelor's | 4 |
| Engineering, General | Bachelor's | 4 |
| Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services | Master's | 3 |
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Sources: federal figures for Ottawa University-Surprise. Federal figures from College Scorecard and IPEDS. Occupation pay from Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS for Arizona. Counts under 10 are not published.
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