Human Resources Management and Services at Anderson University

Anderson University's HR program produces graduates earning slightly less than typical for South Carolina—$45,697 versus the state median of $46,392—though it does manage to keep debt significantly lower than most in-state competitors ($26,000 versus $34,875 statewide). The debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.57 is manageable, meaning graduates would need to dedicate roughly half their first year's salary to clear their debt if they went that route. However, the 21st national percentile ranking reveals this program underperforms compared to HR programs across the country, where the median graduate earns $50,361.

The small sample size here matters more than usual. With fewer than 30 graduates in the dataset, a handful of unusually high or low earners could skew these numbers substantially. This makes it harder to predict what your child's actual outcome might be, since we're essentially looking at a snapshot that may not represent the program's typical performance.

For a family weighing this investment, the relatively modest debt load is the program's strongest selling point—your child could start their HR career without the burden many graduates face. But the below-average earnings, both nationally and within South Carolina, suggest they might find better value at competing programs. The nearby Limestone University program, for instance, shows slightly higher earnings with likely comparable debt levels worth investigating.