# Park University: Human Resources (bachelor's)

Parkville, MO. IPEDS 178721, CIP 52.10. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/park-university/majors/human-resources

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $51,169
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $61,818 (U.S. median for this major: $68,118 across 170 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $19,383 (U.S. median $26,486)
- Rank in MO: 4 of 4 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the MO median for this major (4 colleges, $62,888): -$1,070
- Versus the U.S. median: -$6,300

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.66 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $61,818 minus $35,438 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in MO (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $18,687 | $87,081 | 3.3 years |
| 30-48k | $20,412 | $95,120 | 3.6 years |
| 48-75k | $22,620 | $105,409 | 4.0 years |
| 75-110k | $23,208 | $108,149 | 4.1 years |
| 110k+ | $24,064 | $112,138 | 4.3 years |

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

## Human Resources at MO colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saint Louis University | $76,354 | $27,000 | $24,398 | 80% |
| Lindenwood University | $63,385 | $34,750 | $19,638 | 49% |
| Columbia College | $62,392 | $35,000 | $22,715 | 42% |
| Park University | $61,818 | $19,383 | $21,032 | 38% |

## Careers
- HR specialist (SOC 13-1071): median wage $75,190 Kansas City, MO-KS, $66,990 MO, $75,940 U.S.; U.S. jobs 6.4% by 2035
- Training and Development Specialists (SOC 13-1151): median wage $66,300 Kansas City, MO-KS, $58,670 MO, $69,280 U.S.; U.S. jobs 10.8% by 2035
- Compliance Officers (SOC 13-1041): median wage $77,650 Kansas City, MO-KS, $67,270 MO, $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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