# Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Wilkes-Barre: Human Resources (bachelor's)

Dallas, PA. IPEDS 214643, CIP 52.10. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/pennsylvania-state-university-penn-state-wilkes-barre/majors/human-resources

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $58,884
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $81,755 (U.S. median for this major: $68,118 across 170 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $27,000 (U.S. median $26,486)
- Rank in PA: 3 of 15 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the PA median for this major (16 colleges, $81,755): +$0
- Versus the U.S. median: +$13,637

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.44 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $81,755 minus $35,797 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in PA (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $9,795 | $43,490 | under 1 year |
| 30-48k | $11,760 | $52,214 | 1.1 years |
| 48-75k | $15,570 | $69,131 | 1.5 years |
| 75-110k | $17,530 | $77,833 | 1.7 years |
| 110k+ | $22,027 | $97,800 | 2.1 years |

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

## Human Resources at PA colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Immaculata University | $88,835 | $24,312 | $24,258 | 71% |
| Saint Joseph's University - Philadelphia | $83,692 | $23,970 | $29,689 | 79% |
| Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Wilkes-Barre | $81,755 | $27,000 | $16,448 | 23% |
| Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Beaver | $81,755 | $27,000 | $17,418 | 22% |
| Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Berks | $81,755 | $27,000 | $24,356 | 32% |
| Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Harrisburg | $81,755 | $27,000 | $23,330 | 26% |
| Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Hazleton | $81,755 | $27,000 | $17,597 | 26% |
| Pennsylvania State University | $81,755 | $27,000 | $32,875 | 86% |
| Temple University | $73,127 | $27,000 | $28,198 | 75% |
| Geneva College | $70,177 | $30,000 | $25,890 | 61% |
| University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus | $69,674 | not reported | $30,434 | 86% |
| Seton Hill University | $65,388 | $26,000 | $22,204 | 67% |
| Indiana University of Pennsylvania | $58,975 | $27,000 | $16,804 | 56% |
| King's College | $58,243 | not reported | $23,093 | 60% |
| Pennsylvania Western University | $57,354 | not reported | $18,256 | 52% |

## Careers
- HR specialist (SOC 13-1071): median wage $65,360 Scranton--Wilkes-Barre, PA, $70,450 PA, $75,940 U.S.; U.S. jobs 6.4% by 2035
- Training and Development Specialists (SOC 13-1151): median wage $61,970 Scranton--Wilkes-Barre, PA, $71,350 PA, $69,280 U.S.; U.S. jobs 10.8% by 2035
- Compliance Officers (SOC 13-1041): median wage $65,780 Scranton--Wilkes-Barre, PA, $85,580 PA, $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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