Human Resources Management and Services at Davenport University

Davenport University's HR program delivers exactly what it promises: a straightforward path to middle-class work without crushing debt. Graduates earn $51,681 in their first year—slightly above both the national median ($50,361) and Michigan's state median ($50,612)—and see 11% earnings growth by year four. The $31,112 in typical debt translates to a 0.60 debt-to-earnings ratio, meaning graduates owe less than eight months of their first-year salary. Among Michigan's 19 HR programs, Davenport ranks in the 60th percentile for earnings while keeping debt 30% below the national median.

The gap between Davenport and elite state programs like Michigan-Ann Arbor ($82,714) or MSU ($56,501) is significant, but those comparisons matter less than the fundamentals: Can your child afford the debt on what they'll earn? Here, the answer is yes. HR isn't a high-paying field anywhere—the national median barely breaks $50,000—but Davenport students leave with manageable debt and reliable employment prospects. The 97% admission rate means accessibility, and 30% of students receive Pell grants, suggesting the school serves working-class families successfully.

For a student committed to HR who needs an affordable four-year degree in Michigan, Davenport offers solid value. They won't out-earn MSU graduates, but they'll start working with debt they can handle.