Human Resources Management and Services (Bachelor's Degree) at DeSales University

Median Earnings (1yr)

$49,480

44th percentile

40th percentile in Pennsylvania

Median Debt

$36,131

36% above national median

Analysis

DeSales University's HR program graduates start below the Pennsylvania median ($49,480 vs. $50,128) and rank in just the 40th percentile among the state's 29 HR programs. While earnings do grow to $53,616 by year four—a reasonable 8% increase—graduates remain well behind stronger alternatives like Saint Joseph's ($58,528) or Geneva College ($56,414). The gap isn't catastrophic, but parents should recognize they're paying for middle-of-the-pack outcomes at what's functionally an open-admission school.

The debt picture offers a silver lining: at $36,131, graduates carry significantly more than the state median of $27,000, yet this still results in a manageable 0.73 debt-to-earnings ratio. Your child won't be drowning in payments, but they're also starting their career behind peers at comparable Pennsylvania schools who borrowed similar amounts and earn $5,000-9,000 more annually.

The major caveat here is sample size—fewer than 30 graduates reported data, which makes these numbers less reliable. That uncertainty cuts both ways: outcomes could be better than shown, or worse. If your child is drawn to DeSales for campus culture or specific faculty, it's not a financial disaster. But purely as an investment in HR career prospects, Pennsylvania offers stronger options at similar or lower debt levels.

Where DeSales University Stands

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

Earnings Distribution

How DeSales University 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
DeSales University	$49,480	$53,616	+8%
Saint Joseph's University - Philadelphia	$58,528	$83,008	+42%
Temple University	$50,128	$66,841	+33%
Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus	$42,542	$60,609	+42%
University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus	$53,339	$59,845	+12%

Compare to Similar Programs in Pennsylvania

Human Resources Management and Services bachelors's programs at peer institutions in Pennsylvania (29 total in state)

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School	In-State Tuition	Earnings (1yr)	Earnings (4yr)	Median Debt	Debt/Earnings
DeSales UniversityCenter Valley	$44,800	$49,480	$53,616	$36,131	0.73
Saint Joseph's University - PhiladelphiaPhiladelphia	$51,340	$58,528	$83,008	$23,970	0.41
Geneva CollegeBeaver Falls	$33,610	$56,414	—	$30,000	0.53
University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh CampusPittsburgh	$21,524	$53,339	$59,845	—	—
Temple UniversityPhiladelphia	$22,082	$50,128	$66,841	$27,000	0.54
Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main CampusIndiana	$11,380	$42,542	$60,609	$27,000	0.63
National Median	—	$50,361	—	$26,625	0.53

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 DeSales University, approximately 23% 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 18 graduates with reported earnings and 22 graduates with debt data. Small samples may not be representative.