Median Earnings (1yr)
$67,642
63rd percentile (40th in MI)
Sample Size
197
Adequate data

Earnings Distribution

How Central Michigan University graduates compare to all programs nationally

Central Michigan University graduates earn $68k, placing them in the 63th percentile of all human resources management and services masters programs nationally.

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 Michigan

Human Resources Management and Services masters's programs at peer institutions in Michigan (12 total in state)

SchoolEarnings (1yr)Earnings (4yr)Median DebtDebt/Earnings
Central Michigan University$67,642$63,997
Michigan State University$99,526$112,403
Oakland University$79,034$78,709
Concordia University Ann Arbor$71,747
Western Michigan University$69,374
Baker College$62,611$67,356
National Median$60,999

Other Human Resources Management and Services Programs in Michigan

Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across Michigan schools

SchoolIn-State TuitionEarnings (1yr)Debt
Michigan State University
East Lansing
$15,988$99,526
Oakland University
Rochester Hills
$14,694$79,034
Concordia University Ann Arbor
Ann Arbor
$34,200$71,747
Western Michigan University
Kalamazoo
$15,298$69,374
Baker College
Owosso
$12,810$62,611

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 Central Michigan University, approximately 31% 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.