Human Resources Management and Services (Associate's Degree) at Bryant & Stratton College-Wauwatosa

Median Earnings (1yr)

$39,428

25th percentile

40th percentile in Wisconsin

Median Debt

$27,901

5% above national median

Analysis

Bryant & Stratton's HR associate program costs more and delivers less than most Wisconsin alternatives. At $27,901 in debt, graduates borrow 75% more than the state median while earning $42,884—about $6,000 below what students at technical colleges across Wisconsin earn in the same field. That gap widens over time rather than closes: earnings actually decline 6% by year four.

Wisconsin's technical colleges dominate this field, with programs at Rasmussen, Northeast Wisconsin TC, and Waukesha County TC all producing graduates earning over $45,000. Your child would start nearly $10,000 behind peers from those programs while carrying significantly more debt. The program does serve a population with substantial financial need (57% receive Pell grants), but that makes the debt burden more concerning, not less.

If your child is set on HR, the Wisconsin Technical College System offers demonstrably better outcomes at lower cost. This program ranks in just the 40th percentile statewide—meaning six in ten Wisconsin HR programs produce stronger results. That's a meaningful gap when you're comparing schools within the same state and labor market.

Where Bryant & Stratton College-Wauwatosa Stands

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

Earnings Distribution

How Bryant & Stratton College-Wauwatosa 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
Bryant & Stratton College-Wauwatosa	$39,428	$36,901	-6%
Waukesha County Technical College	$45,383	$51,244	+13%
Rasmussen University-Wisconsin	$45,969	$49,585	+8%
Fox Valley Technical College	$40,006	$45,379	+13%
Chippewa Valley Technical College	$40,858	$44,119	+8%

Compare to Similar Programs in Wisconsin

Human Resources Management and Services associates's programs at peer institutions in Wisconsin (14 total in state)

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School	In-State Tuition	Earnings (1yr)	Earnings (4yr)	Median Debt	Debt/Earnings
Bryant & Stratton College-WauwatosaWauwatosa	$19,944	$39,428	$36,901	$27,901	0.71
Rasmussen University-WisconsinGreen Bay	$11,982	$45,969	$49,585	$26,536	0.58
Northeast Wisconsin Technical CollegeGreen Bay	$4,904	$45,651	$37,561	$13,663	0.30
Waukesha County Technical CollegePewaukee	$4,720	$45,383	$51,244	$12,307	0.27
Western Technical CollegeLa Crosse	$4,716	$44,911	—	—	—
Chippewa Valley Technical CollegeEau Claire	$4,724	$40,858	$44,119	$16,000	0.39
National Median	—	$40,006	—	$26,536	0.66

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 Bryant & Stratton College-Wauwatosa, approximately 57% 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 72 graduates with reported earnings and 118 graduates with debt data. Small samples may not be representative.