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

Est. Earnings (1yr)

$54,242

Est. from WI median (7 programs)

Est. Median Debt

$30,016

Est. from national median (72 programs)

Analysis

With estimated debt of $30,016 against first-year earnings around $54,242, Bryant & Stratton's HR bachelor's degree lands in the middle of Wisconsin's range—though it's important to note these figures come from peer programs statewide rather than this campus's own graduates. The debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.55 suggests a manageable burden, slightly above what graduates of similar HR programs nationally carry ($26,625 median), but not dramatically so.

What comparable programs in Wisconsin reveal is a fairly compressed earnings range for HR bachelor's degrees. The spread from bottom to top performers is only about $7,000, with Concordia at $58,982 and UW-Whitewater at $52,071. Based on this state pattern, Bryant & Stratton graduates would likely earn somewhere in this mid-$50,000s cluster—enough to handle the estimated debt load within conventional guidelines. The program serves a predominantly Pell-eligible student body (57%), suggesting it's fulfilling an access mission for students who might not have traditional four-year options.

The key limitation here is certainty: we're extrapolating from similar programs rather than tracking actual Bryant & Stratton-Wauwatosa outcomes. Given that HR jobs in Wisconsin appear fairly stable in compensation regardless of institution, the investment pencils out on paper—but parents should verify job placement rates and employer relationships at this specific campus before committing.

Where Bryant & Stratton College-Wauwatosa Stands

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

Compare to Similar Programs in Wisconsin

Human Resources Management and Services bachelors's programs at peer institutions in Wisconsin (12 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	$54,242*	—	$30,016*	—
Concordia University-WisconsinMequon	$34,250	$58,982*	$60,257	$37,050*	0.63
Rasmussen University-WisconsinGreen Bay	$11,982	$56,465*	$56,152	$38,233*	0.68
University of Wisconsin-OshkoshOshkosh	$8,212	$55,263*	$62,039	$20,000*	0.36
Marquette UniversityMilwaukee	$48,700	$54,242*	$58,898	—*	—
University of Wisconsin-WhitewaterWhitewater	$8,250	$52,071*	$59,087	$25,677*	0.49
National Median	—	$50,361*	—	$26,625*	0.53

* 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 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.

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 median of 7 similar programs in WI. Actual outcomes may vary.