General
Human Resources And Personnel Management
Data derived specifically from PUMS raw data for Human Resources And Personnel Management.
Entry Level Salary
$50,440
Median Salary
$80,388
Unemployment Rate
3.2%
Avg: 2.2%
Underemployment Rate
30.3%
Working non-college jobs
Earnings Trajectory
Lifetime: $3,215,520
Entry (Early)
$50,440
Median (Prime)
$80,388
High (Prime)
$83,604
ROI Sensitivity AnalysisAssuming 4 Years to Graduation
This analysis tests three "What-If" scenarios. While most students start at the Entry Level, calculating ROI using Median and High salaries helps illustrate the potential long-term payoff for top performers relative to the degree cost.
Lifetime Value Added (NPV)
Entry Level
Median
High
$0 Cost
-1k
+249k
+275k
$25k / yr
-91k
+159k
+185k
$50k / yr
-181k
+69k
+95k
Break-even Age
Entry Level
Median
High
$0 Cost
Never
27
27
$25k / yr
Never
34
32
$50k / yr
Never
45
42
Return on Investment %
Entry Level
Median
High
$0 Cost
0%
∞
∞
$25k / yr
-84%
146%
170%
$50k / yr
-83%
32%
44%
Sensitivity Analysis Methodology: These grids assume you begin your career earning the salary specified in the column header (Entry Level = conservative baseline, Median/High = potential upside).
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Education Impact
Advanced Degree Rate30.6%
Analysis: Most graduates enter the workforce directly with a Bachelor's degree.
Top Professions
Human resources workers
17.2% of graduates map to this role
Growing
Entry Salary
$57,879
Median Salary (PUMS | BLS)
$76,517|$76,700
openings
78,700 /yr
Growth (10yr): +6.1%
Human resources managers
7.5% of graduates map to this role
Growing
Entry Salary
$59,087
Median Salary (PUMS | BLS)
$102,938|$149,280
openings
16,800 /yr
Growth (10yr): +5.5%
Management occupations
4.9% of graduates map to this role
Growing
Entry Salary
$54,337
Median Salary (PUMS | BLS)
$103,237|$126,520
openings
1,081,700 /yr
Growth (10yr): +6.2%
Top executives
2.1% of graduates map to this role
Growing
Entry Salary
$55,736
Median Salary (PUMS | BLS)
$155,000|$108,510
openings
305,100 /yr
Growth (10yr): +4.9%
Customer service representatives
1.9% of graduates map to this role
Stable
Entry Salary
$37,514
Median Salary (PUMS | BLS)
$52,136|$44,770
openings
289,500 /yr
Growth (10yr): -5.3%
Financial managers
1.9% of graduates map to this role
Growing
Entry Salary
$57,645
Median Salary (PUMS | BLS)
$96,466|$166,570
openings
65,600 /yr
Growth (10yr): +9.7%
Secretaries and administrative assistants, except legal, medical, and executive
1.9% of graduates map to this role
Stable
Entry Salary
$37,514
Median Salary (PUMS | BLS)
$45,995|$47,540
openings
163,900 /yr
Growth (10yr): -6%
Elementary and middle school teachers
1.7% of graduates map to this role
Stable
Entry Salary
$51,469
Median Salary (PUMS | BLS)
$55,611|$64,170
openings
127,300 /yr
Growth (10yr): -0.4%
Management analysts
1.6% of graduates map to this role
Growing
Entry Salary
$65,000
Median Salary (PUMS | BLS)
$91,107|$101,860
openings
94,100 /yr
Growth (10yr): +10.1%
First-line supervisors of retail sales workers
1.6% of graduates map to this role
Stable
Entry Salary
$61,763
Median Salary (PUMS | BLS)
$64,851|$48,520
openings
113,500 /yr
Growth (10yr): -3.7%
About this Data:
- Entry: Median salary for graduates aged 22 to 27 (American Community Survey).
- Median (PUMS | BLS): Comparison of this major's graduates vs. the national market average for the role.
- Growth & Openings: 10-year national projections (2025–2035).
Program Variants & Earnings Ranges
Summary of specific program titles and credential levels mapped to this major, showing the range of earnings across different colleges.
Completers Only: Federal median earnings data strictly reflects outcomes for students who successfully graduated. Students who do not complete their degree typically earn significantly less and face higher risks of debt default.
| Program Title | Credential Level | # Colleges | Median Earnings Range |
|---|---|---|---|
| human resources management and services. | Undergrad Certificate | 89 | $48,073 - $78,545 |
| human resources management and services. | Associate's Degree | 86 | $40,401 - $64,571 |
| human resources management and services. | Bachelor's Degree | 303 | $25,846 - $112,713 |
| human resources management and services. | Post-bacc Certificate | 7 | $78,471 - $80,436 |
| human resources management and services. | Master's Degree | 251 | $27,131 - $155,909 |
| human resources management and services. | Doctoral Degree | 25 | $72,769 - $177,867 |
| human resources management and services. | Graduate Certificate | 56 | $53,958 - $168,934 |