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

Emporia, KS. IPEDS 155025, CIP 52.10. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/emporia-state-university/majors/human-resources

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $38,538
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $68,568 (U.S. median for this major: $68,118 across 170 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $21,257 (U.S. median $26,486)
- Rank in KS: 1 of 4 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the KS median for this major (4 colleges, $66,759): +$1,809
- Versus the U.S. median: +$450

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.35 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $68,568 minus $34,216 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in KS (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $11,452 | $49,816 | 1.5 years |
| 30-48k | $11,905 | $51,787 | 1.5 years |
| 48-75k | $14,229 | $61,896 | 1.8 years |
| 75-110k | $18,994 | $82,624 | 2.4 years |
| 110k+ | $19,531 | $84,960 | 2.5 years |

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

## Human Resources at KS colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Emporia State University | $68,568 | $21,257 | $16,261 | 56% |
| Ottawa University-Ottawa | $66,759 | $30,736 | $27,963 | 28% |
| Ottawa University-Kansas City | $66,759 | $30,736 | not reported | not reported |
| Wichita State University | $63,150 | $21,570 | $13,194 | 51% |

## Careers
- HR specialist (SOC 13-1071): median wage not reported metro, $70,870 KS, $75,940 U.S.; U.S. jobs 6.4% by 2035
- Training and Development Specialists (SOC 13-1151): median wage not reported metro, $62,010 KS, $69,280 U.S.; U.S. jobs 10.8% by 2035
- Compliance Officers (SOC 13-1041): median wage not reported metro, $69,740 KS, $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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