# Georgia Southwestern State University: Human Resources (bachelor's)

Americus, GA. IPEDS 139764, CIP 52.10. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/georgia-southwestern-state-university/majors/human-resources

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $37,917
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $64,973 (U.S. median for this major: $68,118 across 170 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $41,580 (U.S. median $26,486)
- Rank in GA: 2 of 3 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the GA median for this major (3 colleges, $64,973): +$0
- Versus the U.S. median: -$3,145

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.48 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $64,973 minus $33,516 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in GA (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $10,477 | $46,937 | 1.5 years |
| 30-48k | $10,935 | $48,989 | 1.6 years |
| 48-75k | $13,508 | $60,516 | 1.9 years |
| 75-110k | $16,373 | $73,351 | 2.3 years |
| 110k+ | $15,415 | $69,059 | 2.2 years |

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

## Human Resources at GA colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercer University | $68,052 | $33,888 | $23,847 | 70% |
| Georgia Southwestern State University | $64,973 | $41,580 | $12,019 | 41% |
| Brenau University | $53,693 | not reported | $18,924 | 33% |

## Careers
- HR specialist (SOC 13-1071): median wage not reported metro, $70,570 GA, $75,940 U.S.; U.S. jobs 6.4% by 2035
- Training and Development Specialists (SOC 13-1151): median wage not reported metro, $67,320 GA, $69,280 U.S.; U.S. jobs 10.8% by 2035
- Compliance Officers (SOC 13-1041): median wage not reported metro, $70,200 GA, $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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