Ottawa University-Surprise: programs, outcomes and local jobs

Ottawa University-Surprise at a glance

• 836

  students enrolled

• 177

  degrees and certificates a year

• 18%

  of students complete

  College Scorecard

• $33,393

  average net price a year

  Tuition $31,900

• $49,139

  median earnings, 6 years after entry

• $55,552

  median earnings, 10 years after entry

  88% working

What students study

AI and data programs

Ottawa University-Surprise reported no degrees or certificates in artificial intelligence, data science, data analytics or robotics for 2024. A new program with no graduates yet would not appear here.

The job market around Ottawa University-Surprise

Professional jobs listed in the cities of Maricopa County, where the college is.

• 4,643

  open professional jobs

• 474

  entry level

  47 say no experience is needed

• 7%

  ask for AI skills

  306 jobs

• 4.1%

  unemployment in Maricopa County

  2026-09 · unchanged from a year earlier

• $85,518

  median household income

  Maricopa County

• 42%

  of workers are in professional jobs

  estimated 2.7% unemployment among them

Jobs that fit what students study here: most degrees are in business & management, psychology, biological sciences, which lead to finance (467 open), sales (463 open), operations (765 open), marketing (125 open), human resources (221 open), strategy (21 open).

Hiring most: Honeywell Aerospace (133), American Society for Microbiology (121), State of Arizona (109), Amazon (91), General Dynamics Mission Systems (81), Carvana (77), Northrop Grumman (63), Axon Enterprise (57).

What they hire for: Engineering (1,188), Operations (765), Finance (467), Sales (463), Human Resources (221), Data & Analytics (198). Engineering jobs

Job search help near campus

Workforce boards: Maricopa County Workforce Development Board, Phoenix Business and Workforce Development Board.

• ARIZONA@WORK City of Phoenix - SouthPhoenix · 602-495-6905 · Monday - Friday, 8:00am to 5:00pm (Except Holidays)
• ARIZONA@WORK City of Phoenix - WestPhoenix · 602-495-6906 · Monday - Friday 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
• ARIZONA@WORK Maricopa County East Valley CampusMesa · 602-372-9700 · Monday – Thursday 8:00am – 7:00pm, Friday 8:00am-5:00pm
• ARIZONA@WORK Maricopa County West Valley Career CenterGlendale · 602-372-4200 · Monday - Thursday 8:00am-7:00pm , Friday 8am - 5pm
• Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian CommunityScottsdale · 480-362-7950 · Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 5:00pm
• Vista Del Camino Community Center-Career CenterScottsdale · 480-312-0060 · Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 5:00pm

American Job Centers are free, public career offices.

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Common questions

How big is Ottawa University-Surprise?

Ottawa University-Surprise enrolls about 836 students and is a private nonprofit 4-year institution in Surprise, Arizona. It awards about 177 degrees and certificates a year.

What is the graduation rate at Ottawa University-Surprise?

18% of students complete, from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (IPEDS 2023 / Scorecard 2026-06).

What do Ottawa University-Surprise graduates earn?

Median earnings of students who received federal aid are $49,139 six years after entry and $55,552 ten years after entry, from the College Scorecard.

Does Ottawa University-Surprise offer AI or data science degrees?

Ottawa University-Surprise reported no degrees or certificates in artificial intelligence, data science, data analytics or robotics for 2024 (IPEDS completions). A new program with no graduates yet would not appear.

Are there jobs near Ottawa University-Surprise?

4,643 open professional jobs are listed in Maricopa County, 474 of them entry level and 47 saying no experience is needed. Honeywell Aerospace has the most openings.