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

Median Earnings (1yr)

$83,475

95th percentile

Median Debt

$31,872

20% above national median

Analysis

Benedictine University's HR Management graduates earn $83,475 in their first year—60% more than the typical graduate from this program and nearly matching Northwestern's outcomes at a fraction of the cost. Among Illinois HR programs, this places Benedictine at the very top of the field, tied with Northwestern at the 95th percentile statewide. The debt load of $31,872 is manageable relative to these strong initial earnings, translating to a debt-to-earnings ratio of just 0.38.

The significant caveat here is the earnings trajectory: median pay drops to $70,999 by year four, a 15% decline that's unusual for this career path. This could reflect career transitions, geographic moves, or the moderate sample size creating statistical noise. Even with this dip, graduates still earn substantially more than peers from other Illinois programs at the same career stage.

For families evaluating this program, the initial earning power is exceptional and suggests strong employer demand for Benedictine's HR graduates in the Chicago market. The debt level is reasonable, giving graduates financial flexibility even if their earnings follow the downward trend seen in the data. Just understand you're paying for strong early outcomes, not necessarily long-term earnings growth.

Where Benedictine University Stands

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

Earnings Distribution

How Benedictine University graduates compare to all programs nationally

Earnings Over Time

How earnings evolve from 1 year to 4 years after graduation

School	1 Year	4 Years	Growth
Benedictine University	$83,475	$70,999	-15%
Lewis University	$50,361	$60,962	+21%
McKendree University	$49,505	$56,526	+14%
Rasmussen University-Illinois	$56,465	$56,152	-1%
North Central College	$53,587	$54,317	+1%

Compare to Similar Programs in Illinois

Human Resources Management and Services bachelors's programs at peer institutions in Illinois (24 total in state)

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School	In-State Tuition	Earnings (1yr)	Earnings (4yr)	Median Debt	Debt/Earnings
Benedictine UniversityLisle	$34,290	$83,475	$70,999	$31,872	0.38
Northwestern UniversityEvanston	$65,997	$82,255	—	$38,832	0.47
Rasmussen University-IllinoisRockford	$13,546	$56,465	$56,152	$38,233	0.68
North Central CollegeNaperville	$44,394	$53,587	$54,317	$24,314	0.45
Concordia University-ChicagoRiver Forest	$36,258	$51,763	—	$34,419	0.66
Lewis UniversityRomeoville	$37,882	$50,361	$60,962	$27,000	0.54
National Median	—	$50,361	—	$26,625	0.53

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 Benedictine University, approximately 39% 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.

Sample Size: Based on 30 graduates with reported earnings and 32 graduates with debt data. Small samples may not be representative.