Human Resources Management and Services at Bluffton University

Bluffton University's HR program graduates earn nearly $10,000 more than the typical Ohio HR graduate—a meaningful advantage that places them above 60% of in-state programs. At $55,253, these earnings also exceed the national median by nearly 10%, suggesting Bluffton's regional approach and employer connections translate into real job placement success. The debt picture is equally strong: at $35,001, graduates carry significantly more than the typical HR student, but still land in the 16th percentile nationally (meaning 84% of programs burden students with more debt). With a debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.63, graduates can realistically manage repayment on an HR salary.

The caveat here matters: with fewer than 30 graduates in this cohort, one or two exceptional outcomes could skew these numbers. A single graduate landing a corporate role in Columbus or Cleveland could pull the median upward, while a few unlucky breaks could drag it down. That said, the data aligns with what you'd expect from a small private college in rural Ohio—solid regional outcomes without the premium salaries seen at Walsh ($80,566) or Ohio State ($58,991).

For families comfortable with the uncertainty of a small sample, this program appears to deliver value. The combination of above-average earnings and below-average debt suggests Bluffton prepares HR graduates well for the Ohio job market, though you're paying more upfront than at many competitors.