# Anderson University: Human Resources (bachelor's)

Anderson, SC. IPEDS 217633, CIP 52.10. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/anderson-university-sc/majors/human-resources

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $45,697
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $62,076 (U.S. median for this major: $68,118 across 170 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $26,000 (U.S. median $26,486)
- Rank in SC: 1 of 2 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the U.S. median: -$6,042

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.1 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $62,076 minus $33,516 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in SC (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $17,188 | $70,471 | 2.5 years |
| 30-48k | $18,724 | $76,768 | 2.7 years |
| 48-75k | $19,647 | $80,553 | 2.8 years |
| 75-110k | $24,926 | $102,197 | 3.6 years |
| 110k+ | $27,080 | $111,028 | 3.9 years |

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

## Human Resources at SC colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anderson University | $62,076 | $26,000 | $23,544 | 66% |
| Charleston Southern University | $57,482 | not reported | $21,666 | 47% |

## Careers
- HR specialist (SOC 13-1071): median wage $66,870 Greenville-Anderson-Greer, SC, $65,370 SC, $75,940 U.S.; U.S. jobs 6.4% by 2035
- Training and Development Specialists (SOC 13-1151): median wage $60,610 Greenville-Anderson-Greer, SC, $63,070 SC, $69,280 U.S.; U.S. jobs 10.8% by 2035
- Compliance Officers (SOC 13-1041): median wage $75,690 Greenville-Anderson-Greer, SC, $75,460 SC, $80,730 U.S.; U.S. jobs 3.8% by 2035

## Sources and years
- Earnings (4 yr): Treasury AY2017-2018, AY2018-2019 pooled earnings cohort measured in CY2022, CY2023, inflation adjusted to 2024 dollars; debt: NSLDS pooled AY2018-19, AY2019-20 cohort

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