# Human Resources (bachelor's degree)

CIP 52.10. Page: https://educationguide.com/degrees/human-resources

## Earnings
- Graduates 4 years after finishing: median $68,118 across 170 colleges (middle half $62,392–$76,013); median federal debt $26,625
- All workers ages 25-34 with a bachelor's in Human Resources And Personnel Management: median $61,446 (all bachelor's $62,049; high school $35,638; Census ACS 2020-2024)

## Jobs graduates hold (ages 25-34)
| Job | Share | U.S. median wage | Growth 2025-35 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Human Resources Workers | 26% | $76,700 | 6.1% |
| Human Resources Managers | 7% | $149,280 | 5.5% |
| Other Managers | 3% | not reported | — |
| Customer Service Representatives | 2% | $44,770 | -5.3% |
| Financial Managers | 2% | $166,570 | 9.7% |
| Secretaries And Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, And Executive | 2% | $47,540 | -6% |
| Accountants And Auditors | 2% | $83,680 | 5% |
| First-Line Supervisors Of Retail Sales Workers | 2% | $48,520 | -3.7% |

## By state
| State | Graduates 4 yrs (colleges) | Ages 25-34 (respondents) |
|---|---|---|
| AL | $59,824 (6) | — |
| CA | $73,857 (11) | $59,662 (179) |
| CO | $73,403 (3) | — |
| FL | $64,909 (4) | — |
| GA | $64,973 (3) | — |
| IA | $63,210 (6) | — |
| IL | $72,050 (11) | — |
| IN | $71,644 (4) | — |
| KS | $66,759 (4) | — |
| MI | $71,108 (14) | $62,563 (109) |
| MN | $74,358 (9) | — |
| MO | $62,888 (4) | — |
| NC | $62,841 (3) | — |
| NJ | $74,442 (6) | $71,068 (107) |
| NY | $65,014 (7) | $79,431 (109) |
| OH | $70,060 (14) | — |
| OK | $69,235 (3) | — |
| PA | $81,755 (16) | $59,662 (109) |
| TX | $66,719 (13) | $68,216 (163) |
| UT | $72,862 (3) | — |
| WI | $67,479 (4) | — |

## Top colleges by graduate earnings (published states)
1. University of Richmond (VA): $92,389
2. Pitzer College (CA): $89,636
3. University of the Pacific (CA): $75,444
4. Santa Clara University (CA): $75,430
5. San Francisco State University (CA): $75,207
6. Fresno Pacific University (CA): $74,265
7. California State University-Long Beach (CA): $73,857
8. Rollins College (FL): $72,876
9. Florida International University (FL): $67,696
10. Simpson University (CA): $65,797
11. California State University-Dominguez Hills (CA): $64,677
12. California State University-Fresno (CA): $64,479

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

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