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

Columbus, OH. IPEDS 204796, CIP 52.10. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/ohio-state-university-main-campus/majors/human-resources

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $58,991
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $82,371 (U.S. median for this major: $68,118 across 170 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $19,500 (U.S. median $26,486)
- Rank in OH: 1 of 13 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the OH median for this major (14 colleges, $70,060): +$12,311
- Versus the U.S. median: +$14,253

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.21 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $82,371 minus $35,438 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in OH (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $4,885 | $20,566 | under 1 year |
| 30-48k | $5,751 | $24,212 | under 1 year |
| 48-75k | $9,807 | $41,287 | under 1 year |
| 75-110k | $20,461 | $86,141 | 1.8 years |
| 110k+ | $27,359 | $115,181 | 2.5 years |

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

## Human Resources at OH colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ohio State University | $82,371 | $19,500 | $17,339 | 88% |
| Bluffton University | $76,243 | $35,001 | $19,943 | 53% |
| John Carroll University | $72,144 | $20,000 | $28,746 | 79% |
| Ohio University | $71,579 | $25,000 | $21,637 | 66% |
| Walsh University | $71,266 | $29,812 | $20,493 | 59% |
| Xavier University | $71,259 | not reported | $32,997 | 69% |
| Baldwin Wallace University | $70,779 | not reported | $27,603 | 67% |
| Youngstown State University | $69,341 | $23,018 | $12,767 | 51% |
| University of Akron Main Campus | $67,903 | $20,750 | $13,946 | 52% |
| Wright State University | $65,293 | $26,625 | $15,415 | 42% |
| Cleveland State University | $65,203 | $27,000 | $14,764 | 51% |
| University of Cincinnati | $61,590 | $26,487 | $25,648 | 75% |
| University of Toledo | $60,561 | $25,000 | $17,249 | 57% |

## Careers
- HR specialist (SOC 13-1071): median wage $75,440 Columbus, OH, $70,180 OH, $75,940 U.S.; U.S. jobs 6.4% by 2035
- Training and Development Specialists (SOC 13-1151): median wage $72,390 Columbus, OH, $64,780 OH, $69,280 U.S.; U.S. jobs 10.8% by 2035
- Compliance Officers (SOC 13-1041): median wage $79,780 Columbus, OH, $75,030 OH, $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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