Earnings Over Time

How earnings evolve from 1 year to 4 years after graduation

Earnings trajectories vary significantly. Some programs show strong early returns that plateau; others start lower but accelerate. Consider where you want to be at year 4, not just year 1.

Compare to Similar Programs in Alabama

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

SchoolEarnings (1yr)Earnings (4yr)Median DebtDebt/Earnings
Auburn University$54,832
Columbia Southern University$53,843$50,348$31,7150.59
University of Alabama at Birmingham$45,343$27,0000.60
Athens State University$44,130$49,341$31,1300.71
Faulkner University$40,764$37,351$33,1240.81
National Median$50,361$26,6250.53

Other Human Resources Management and Services Programs in Alabama

Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across Alabama schools

SchoolIn-State TuitionEarnings (1yr)Debt
Columbia Southern University
Orange Beach
$5,808$53,843$31,715
University of Alabama at Birmingham
Birmingham
$8,832$45,343$27,000
Athens State University
Athens
$44,130$31,130
Faulkner University
Montgomery
$23,920$40,764$33,124

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 Auburn University, approximately 12% 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.