# Seton Hall University: Human Resources (bachelor's)

South Orange, NJ. IPEDS 186584, CIP 52.10. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/seton-hall-university/majors/human-resources

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $52,285
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $67,525 (U.S. median for this major: $68,118 across 170 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $23,032 (U.S. median $26,486)
- Rank in NJ: 5 of 5 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the NJ median for this major (6 colleges, $74,442): -$6,917
- Versus the U.S. median: -$593

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.11 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $67,525 minus $36,661 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in NJ (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $19,623 | $80,651 | 2.6 years |
| 30-48k | $21,869 | $89,882 | 2.9 years |
| 48-75k | $27,194 | $111,767 | 3.6 years |
| 75-110k | $36,516 | $150,081 | 4.9 years |
| 110k+ | $41,783 | $171,728 | 5.6 years |

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

## Human Resources at NJ colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rutgers University-Camden | $75,850 | $25,750 | $18,745 | 67% |
| Rutgers University-New Brunswick | $75,850 | $25,750 | $24,406 | 84% |
| Rowan University | $73,035 | $22,850 | $22,408 | 67% |
| Rider University | $70,122 | $27,000 | $24,792 | 61% |
| Seton Hall University | $67,525 | $23,032 | $31,446 | 70% |

## Careers
- HR specialist (SOC 13-1071): median wage $89,780 New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ, $80,690 NJ, $75,940 U.S.; U.S. jobs 6.4% by 2035
- Training and Development Specialists (SOC 13-1151): median wage $79,840 New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ, $77,020 NJ, $69,280 U.S.; U.S. jobs 10.8% by 2035
- Compliance Officers (SOC 13-1041): median wage $101,050 New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ, $100,000 NJ, $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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