# State University of New York at Oswego: Human Resources (bachelor's)

Oswego, NY. IPEDS 196194, CIP 52.10. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/state-university-of-new-york-at-oswego/majors/human-resources

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $42,900
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $66,544 (U.S. median for this major: $68,118 across 170 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $20,777 (U.S. median $26,486)
- Rank in NY: 3 of 6 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the NY median for this major (7 colleges, $65,014): +$1,530
- Versus the U.S. median: -$1,574

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.23 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $66,544 minus $34,633 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in NY (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $8,714 | $36,860 | 1.2 years |
| 30-48k | $11,681 | $49,411 | 1.5 years |
| 48-75k | $17,412 | $73,653 | 2.3 years |
| 75-110k | $19,053 | $80,594 | 2.5 years |
| 110k+ | $23,087 | $97,658 | 3.1 years |

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

## Human Resources at NY colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cornell University | $112,713 | $15,000 | $28,690 | 95% |
| Roberts Wesleyan University | $75,523 | $25,000 | $23,130 | 67% |
| State University of New York at Oswego | $66,544 | $20,777 | $16,236 | 60% |
| Le Moyne College | $65,014 | $26,000 | $22,277 | 73% |
| St. John Fisher University | $61,893 | not reported | $28,945 | 74% |
| SUNY College of Technology at Alfred | $42,923 | $29,122 | $15,016 | 55% |

## Careers
- HR specialist (SOC 13-1071): median wage $77,190 Syracuse, NY, $84,380 NY, $75,940 U.S.; U.S. jobs 6.4% by 2035
- Training and Development Specialists (SOC 13-1151): median wage $72,030 Syracuse, NY, $76,080 NY, $69,280 U.S.; U.S. jobs 10.8% by 2035
- Compliance Officers (SOC 13-1041): median wage $79,710 Syracuse, NY, $90,080 NY, $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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