Human Resources Management and Services (Bachelor's Degree) at Amridge University

Est. Earnings (1yr)

$44,737

Est. from AL median (4 programs)

Est. Median Debt

$30,016

Est. from national median (72 programs)

Analysis

This program's estimated $30,016 debt load sits below Alabama's typical HR bachelor's debt of $31,422, while projected first-year earnings of $44,737 align precisely with the state median. That debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.67 suggests graduates would devote roughly eight months of their first year's salary to debt repayment—manageable by most standards, though not exceptional.

The caveat here matters: these figures come from comparable Alabama HR programs, not Amridge's actual graduate outcomes. Peer programs in the state show considerable variation, with Columbia Southern graduates earning $53,843 versus Faulkner's $40,764. Where Amridge falls within that spectrum remains unknown. The national HR bachelor's median of $50,361 runs about $5,600 higher than Alabama's typical outcomes, meaning geography may be limiting earning potential regardless of which Alabama school a student chooses.

For parents of students who need flexibility—Amridge serves a predominantly Pell-eligible population, suggesting its online format may be crucial for working adults—this program offers a path to HR credentials without excessive debt. But the lack of school-specific data means you're betting on Amridge performing at least as well as the Alabama average, with no evidence either way. If your student has access to UAB or Athens State, those programs offer similar projected earnings with verified track records.

Where Amridge University Stands

Earnings vs. debt across all human resources management and services bachelors's programs nationally

Compare to Similar Programs in Alabama

Human Resources Management and Services bachelors's programs at peer institutions in Alabama (10 total in state)

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School	In-State Tuition	Earnings (1yr)*	Earnings (4yr)	Median Debt*	Debt/Earnings
Amridge UniversityMontgomery	—	$44,737*	—	$30,016*	—
Columbia Southern UniversityOrange Beach	$5,808	$53,843*	$50,348	$31,715*	0.59
University of Alabama at BirminghamBirmingham	$8,832	$45,343*	—	$27,000*	0.60
Athens State UniversityAthens	—	$44,130*	$49,341	$31,130*	0.71
Faulkner UniversityMontgomery	$23,920	$40,764*	$37,351	$33,124*	0.81
National Median	—	$50,361*	—	$26,625*	0.53

* Estimated from similar programs

Career Paths

Occupations commonly associated with human resources management and services graduates

Compensation and Benefits Managers

Plan, direct, or coordinate compensation and benefits activities of an organization.

$140,360/yrJobs growth:Bachelor's degree

Human Resources Managers

Plan, direct, or coordinate human resources activities and staff of an organization.

$140,030/yrJobs growth:Bachelor's degree

Training and Development Managers

Plan, direct, or coordinate the training and development activities and staff of an organization.

$127,090/yrJobs growth:Bachelor's degree

Labor Relations Specialists

Resolve disputes between workers and managers, negotiate collective bargaining agreements, or coordinate grievance procedures to handle employee complaints.

$93,500/yrJobs growth:Bachelor's degree

Business Teachers, Postsecondary

Teach courses in business administration and management, such as accounting, finance, human resources, labor and industrial relations, marketing, and operations research. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.

$83,980/yrJobs growth:

Law Teachers, Postsecondary

Teach courses in law. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.

$83,980/yrJobs growth:

Compliance Officers

Examine, evaluate, and investigate eligibility for or conformity with laws and regulations governing contract compliance of licenses and permits, and perform other compliance and enforcement inspection and analysis activities not classified elsewhere.

$78,420/yrJobs growth:Bachelor's degree

Environmental Compliance Inspectors

Inspect and investigate sources of pollution to protect the public and environment and ensure conformance with Federal, State, and local regulations and ordinances.

$78,420/yrJobs growth:Bachelor's degree

Equal Opportunity Representatives and Officers

Monitor and evaluate compliance with equal opportunity laws, guidelines, and policies to ensure that employment practices and contracting arrangements give equal opportunity without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, or disability.

$78,420/yrJobs growth:Bachelor's degree

Government Property Inspectors and Investigators

Investigate or inspect government property to ensure compliance with contract agreements and government regulations.

$78,420/yrJobs growth:Bachelor's degree

Coroners

Direct activities such as autopsies, pathological and toxicological analyses, and inquests relating to the investigation of deaths occurring within a legal jurisdiction to determine cause of death or to fix responsibility for accidental, violent, or unexplained deaths.

$78,420/yrJobs growth:Bachelor's degree

Regulatory Affairs Specialists

Coordinate and document internal regulatory processes, such as internal audits, inspections, license renewals, or registrations. May compile and prepare materials for submission to regulatory agencies.

$78,420/yrJobs growth:Bachelor's degree

About This Data

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (October 2025 release)

Population: Graduates who received federal financial aid (Title IV grants or loans). At Amridge University, approximately 68% of students receive Pell grants. Students who did not receive federal aid are not included in these figures.

Earnings: Median earnings from IRS W-2 data for graduates who are employed and not enrolled in further education, measured 1 year after completion. Earnings are pre-tax and include wages, salaries, and self-employment income.

Debt: Median cumulative federal loan debt at graduation. Does not include private loans or Parent PLUS loans borrowed on behalf of students.

Estimated Earnings: Actual earnings data is not available for this program (typically due to privacy thresholds when fewer than 30 graduates reported earnings). The estimate shown is based on the median of 4 similar programs in AL. Actual outcomes may vary.