Human Resources Management and Services (Associate's Degree) at Concordia University-Wisconsin

Est. Earnings (1yr)

$42,885

Est. from WI median (8 programs)

Est. Median Debt

$27,901

Est. from national median (7 programs)

Analysis

Similar programs in Wisconsin suggest first-year earnings around $42,900 for an associate's in Human Resources Management, which sits right at the state median but trails the technical colleges that dominate this field. Rasmussen, Northeast Wisconsin Technical, and Waukesha County Technical all report outcomes in the $45,000-$46,000 range—a meaningful gap when you're starting your career. The estimated debt load of $27,900 creates a debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.65, which is manageable but higher than ideal for a two-year credential.

Here's the practical concern: Wisconsin's technical college system has built a strong reputation in HR training, with most programs carrying significantly lower debt (the state median is $16,000) while producing comparable or better earnings. That $11,900 difference in estimated debt matters when you're building financial stability in your twenties. The private university premium you're paying at Concordia doesn't appear to translate into stronger earning power in this particular field.

For parents weighing this investment, the path forward should involve direct questions to Concordia about actual job placement rates and typical starting employers for their HR graduates. Without reported data specific to this program, you're making decisions based on what similar programs achieve elsewhere—useful context, but not a substitute for knowing how Concordia's own graduates fare in Wisconsin's competitive HR market.

Where Concordia University-Wisconsin Stands

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

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
Concordia University-WisconsinMequon	$34,250	$42,885*	—	$27,901*	—
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

* 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 Concordia University-Wisconsin, approximately 22% 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 8 similar programs in WI. Actual outcomes may vary.