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

East Lansing, MI. IPEDS 171100, CIP 52.10. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/michigan-state-university/majors/human-resources

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $56,501
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $85,886 (U.S. median for this major: $68,118 across 170 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $23,475 (U.S. median $26,486)
- Rank in MI: 2 of 14 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the MI median for this major (14 colleges, $71,108): +$14,778
- Versus the U.S. median: +$17,768

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.24 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $85,886 minus $33,411 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in MI (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $7,068 | $29,968 | under 1 year |
| 30-48k | $10,830 | $45,919 | under 1 year |
| 48-75k | $16,521 | $70,049 | 1.3 years |
| 75-110k | $22,703 | $96,261 | 1.8 years |
| 110k+ | $28,546 | $121,035 | 2.3 years |

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

## Human Resources at MI colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Michigan-Ann Arbor | $99,594 | $14,225 | $13,138 | 93% |
| Michigan State University | $85,886 | $23,475 | $19,680 | 81% |
| Concordia University Ann Arbor | $79,286 | $37,050 | $32,811 | 48% |
| University of Michigan-Dearborn | $76,343 | $22,831 | $9,492 | 58% |
| Grand Valley State University | $75,800 | $25,452 | $16,317 | 67% |
| Central Michigan University | $73,340 | $27,670 | $17,597 | 59% |
| Western Michigan University | $71,870 | $27,000 | $15,273 | 58% |
| Oakland University | $70,347 | $25,480 | $9,120 | 58% |
| Davenport University | $67,854 | $31,112 | $17,707 | 57% |
| Ferris State University | $66,054 | $27,000 | $8,624 | 47% |
| University of Michigan-Flint | $64,437 | $30,500 | $7,007 | 40% |
| Baker College | $61,954 | $35,821 | $13,157 | 36% |
| Wayne State University | $61,121 | $24,213 | $12,766 | 58% |
| Cleary University | $54,831 | not reported | $22,143 | 42% |

## Careers
- HR specialist (SOC 13-1071): median wage $72,490 Lansing-East Lansing, MI, $69,520 MI, $75,940 U.S.; U.S. jobs 6.4% by 2035
- Training and Development Specialists (SOC 13-1151): median wage $65,110 Lansing-East Lansing, MI, $64,350 MI, $69,280 U.S.; U.S. jobs 10.8% by 2035
- Compliance Officers (SOC 13-1041): median wage $79,640 Lansing-East Lansing, MI, $77,390 MI, $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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