# Faulkner University: Human Resources (bachelor's)

Montgomery, AL. IPEDS 101189, CIP 52.10. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/faulkner-university/majors/human-resources

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $40,764
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $48,056 (U.S. median for this major: $68,118 across 170 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $33,124 (U.S. median $26,486)
- Rank in AL: 6 of 6 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the AL median for this major (6 colleges, $59,824): -$11,768
- Versus the U.S. median: -$20,062

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.52 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $48,056 minus $31,484 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in AL (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $23,385 | $105,700 | 6.4 years |
| 30-48k | $20,897 | $94,454 | 5.7 years |
| 48-75k | $19,170 | $86,648 | 5.2 years |
| 75-110k | $21,255 | $96,073 | 5.8 years |
| 110k+ | $22,835 | $103,214 | 6.2 years |

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

## 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 $64,140 Montgomery, AL, $64,940 AL, $75,940 U.S.; U.S. jobs 6.4% by 2035
- Training and Development Specialists (SOC 13-1151): median wage $60,360 Montgomery, AL, $64,490 AL, $69,280 U.S.; U.S. jobs 10.8% by 2035
- Compliance Officers (SOC 13-1041): median wage $70,080 Montgomery, 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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