Human Resources Management and Services (Associate's Degree) at ATA College

Est. Earnings (1yr)

$40,006

Est. from national median (23 programs)

Est. Median Debt

$26,536

Est. from national median (10 programs)

Analysis

This program carries an estimated $26,536 in debt—higher than what most California HR programs report—while comparable programs nationally suggest first-year earnings around $40,000. That 0.66 debt-to-earnings ratio isn't catastrophic, but it means dedicating a significant chunk of early paychecks to loan payments. More concerning is the gap with California's picture: other HR associate's programs in the state report median earnings above $46,000 and typical debt around $20,000, suggesting this program's estimated costs may be steeper than necessary for the same credential.

The 78% Pell grant rate tells you this school serves students who can least afford to overpay or underperform. For families already stretched thin, an extra $6,500 in debt compared to state peers matters enormously—that's months of rent or car payments. And if earnings come in below the state median by $6,000 annually, the financial squeeze tightens further.

Before committing, get specific answers from ATA College about actual graduate outcomes and compare costs directly with nearby programs. If their actual numbers track closer to other California schools, this might work. But based on what peer programs suggest, you'd likely find better value elsewhere in the state for the same career path.

Where ATA College Stands

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

Compare to Similar Programs in California

Human Resources Management and Services associates's programs at peer institutions in California (9 total in state)

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School	Earnings (1yr)*	Earnings (4yr)	Median Debt*	Debt/Earnings
ATA CollegeEl Cajon	$40,006*	—	$26,536*	—
San Joaquin Valley College-VisaliaVisalia	$46,445*	—	$20,000*	0.43
National Median	$40,006*	—	$26,536*	0.66

* 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 ATA College, approximately 78% 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 national median of 23 similar programs. Actual outcomes may vary.