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

Stephenville, TX. IPEDS 228529, CIP 52.10. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/tarleton-state-university/majors/human-resources

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $38,622
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $54,613 (U.S. median for this major: $68,118 across 170 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $21,388 (U.S. median $26,486)
- Rank in TX: 13 of 13 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the TX median for this major (13 colleges, $66,719): -$12,106
- Versus the U.S. median: -$13,505

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.41 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $54,613 minus $33,516 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in TX (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $15,574 | $68,681 | 3.3 years |
| 30-48k | $16,980 | $74,882 | 3.5 years |
| 48-75k | $20,396 | $89,946 | 4.3 years |
| 75-110k | $23,466 | $103,485 | 4.9 years |
| 110k+ | $24,076 | $106,175 | 5.0 years |

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

## Human Resources at TX colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baylor University | $89,102 | $20,475 | $41,104 | 80% |
| Texas A&M University-College Station | $76,593 | $19,970 | $21,315 | 84% |
| University of Houston-Victoria | $72,678 | $25,687 | $8,109 | 26% |
| University of the Incarnate Word | $72,061 | $36,007 | $22,775 | 51% |
| University of Houston | $69,010 | $22,000 | $14,276 | 65% |
| The University of Texas at San Antonio | $68,185 | $22,722 | $10,836 | 53% |
| The University of Texas at Dallas | $66,719 | $19,500 | $18,267 | 76% |
| Texas Woman's University | $62,863 | $30,949 | $11,963 | 49% |
| University of North Texas | $60,456 | $20,142 | $15,649 | 61% |
| Texas A&M University-Central Texas | $58,919 | $30,908 | $1,300 | not reported |
| Sam Houston State University | $57,689 | $22,500 | $16,404 | 55% |
| The University of Texas at Tyler | $55,705 | $22,152 | $13,323 | 54% |
| Tarleton State University | $54,613 | $21,388 | $20,783 | 48% |

## Careers
- HR specialist (SOC 13-1071): median wage not reported metro, $68,920 TX, $75,940 U.S.; U.S. jobs 6.4% by 2035
- Training and Development Specialists (SOC 13-1151): median wage not reported metro, $62,860 TX, $69,280 U.S.; U.S. jobs 10.8% by 2035
- Compliance Officers (SOC 13-1041): median wage not reported metro, $75,370 TX, $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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