# Bryant University: Human Resources (bachelor's)

Smithfield, RI. IPEDS 217165, CIP 52.10. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/bryant-university/majors/human-resources

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $62,176
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $76,241 (U.S. median for this major: $68,118 across 170 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $26,000 (U.S. median $26,486)
- Rank in RI: 2 of 2 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the U.S. median: +$8,123

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.03 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $76,241 minus $39,880 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in RI (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $32,698 | $131,773 | 3.6 years |
| 30-48k | $34,055 | $137,242 | 3.8 years |
| 48-75k | $36,130 | $145,604 | 4.0 years |
| 75-110k | $39,680 | $159,910 | 4.4 years |
| 110k+ | $44,846 | $180,729 | 5.0 years |

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

## Human Resources at RI colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Johnson & Wales University-Providence | $79,056 | $31,513 | $31,027 | 55% |
| Bryant University | $76,241 | $26,000 | $41,219 | 80% |

## Careers
- HR specialist (SOC 13-1071): median wage $76,930 Providence-Warwick, RI-MA, $77,560 RI, $75,940 U.S.; U.S. jobs 6.4% by 2035
- Training and Development Specialists (SOC 13-1151): median wage $72,550 Providence-Warwick, RI-MA, $75,910 RI, $69,280 U.S.; U.S. jobs 10.8% by 2035
- Compliance Officers (SOC 13-1041): median wage $87,620 Providence-Warwick, RI-MA, $87,620 RI, $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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