# Athens State University: Human Resources (bachelor's)

Athens, AL. IPEDS 100812, CIP 52.10. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/athens-state-university/majors/human-resources

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $44,130
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $52,775 (U.S. median for this major: $68,118 across 170 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $31,130 (U.S. median $26,486)
- Rank in AL: 5 of 6 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the AL median for this major (6 colleges, $59,824): -$7,049
- Versus the U.S. median: -$15,343

## Human Resources at AL colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oakwood University | $62,069 | $35,500 | $25,669 | 45% |
| University of Alabama at Birmingham | $61,781 | $27,000 | $18,749 | 64% |
| Auburn University at Montgomery | $60,446 | $31,000 | $13,224 | 33% |
| Auburn University | $59,202 | not reported | $24,323 | 82% |
| Athens State University | $52,775 | $31,130 | not reported | not reported |
| Faulkner University | $48,056 | $33,124 | $22,085 | 37% |

## Careers
- HR specialist (SOC 13-1071): median wage $78,780 Huntsville, AL, $64,940 AL, $75,940 U.S.; U.S. jobs 6.4% by 2035
- Training and Development Specialists (SOC 13-1151): median wage $76,360 Huntsville, AL, $64,490 AL, $69,280 U.S.; U.S. jobs 10.8% by 2035
- Compliance Officers (SOC 13-1041): median wage $84,990 Huntsville, AL, $72,990 AL, $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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