# University of Iowa: Human Resources (bachelor's)

Iowa City, IA. IPEDS 153658, CIP 52.10. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/university-of-iowa/majors/human-resources

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $52,945
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $77,659 (U.S. median for this major: $68,118 across 170 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $23,149 (U.S. median $26,486)
- Rank in IA: 1 of 6 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the IA median for this major (6 colleges, $63,210): +$14,449
- Versus the U.S. median: +$9,541

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.24 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $77,659 minus $36,661 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in IA (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $15,316 | $64,940 | 1.6 years |
| 30-48k | $15,489 | $65,673 | 1.6 years |
| 48-75k | $19,930 | $84,503 | 2.1 years |
| 75-110k | $23,811 | $100,959 | 2.5 years |
| 110k+ | $26,266 | $111,368 | 2.7 years |

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

## Human Resources at IA colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Iowa | $77,659 | $23,149 | $22,531 | 75% |
| Upper Iowa University | $64,706 | $41,006 | $20,942 | 34% |
| University of Dubuque | $64,648 | $27,000 | $23,386 | 40% |
| Mount Mercy University | $61,772 | $29,225 | $20,168 | 58% |
| Grand View University | $58,176 | $27,375 | $21,774 | 54% |
| Buena Vista University | $56,329 | $27,312 | $18,846 | 62% |

## Careers
- HR specialist (SOC 13-1071): median wage $71,120 Iowa City, IA, $66,710 IA, $75,940 U.S.; U.S. jobs 6.4% by 2035
- Training and Development Specialists (SOC 13-1151): median wage $64,650 Iowa City, IA, $66,110 IA, $69,280 U.S.; U.S. jobs 10.8% by 2035
- Compliance Officers (SOC 13-1041): median wage $79,060 Iowa City, IA, $75,620 IA, $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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