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

Est. Earnings (1yr)

$53,317

Est. from NY median (5 programs)

Est. Median Debt

$25,000

Est. from NY median (3 programs)

Analysis

Excelsior University's online HR program lands squarely in the middle of New York's range for this degree—similar programs in the state suggest first-year earnings around $53,000, while some SUNY campuses report outcomes as low as $34,000 and Cornell reaches $73,000. For a working adult completing their bachelor's online, that middle-ground outcome reflects the practical reality that HR roles value experience as much as credentials.

The estimated $25,000 debt load creates a manageable ratio of 0.47—meaning debt equals about five months of first-year salary. That's better than the national median for HR programs ($26,625) and significantly more workable than many bachelor's degrees, which can push debt-to-earnings ratios above 1.0. For students who already have some work history and are seeking the credential to formalize their path into HR management, this debt level shouldn't create undue financial strain.

The real consideration here is fit: Excelsior serves primarily working adults completing degrees they've started elsewhere, often while employed. If your child fits that profile and needs the flexibility of a competency-based online program, the estimated outcomes suggest reasonable value. But if they're a traditional-age student without work experience, they might benefit more from a residential program that offers internship networks and campus recruiting—advantages that could explain why schools like Roberts Wesleyan report higher early earnings.

Where Excelsior University Stands

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

Compare to Similar Programs in New York

Human Resources Management and Services bachelors's programs at peer institutions in New York (25 total in state)

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School	In-State Tuition	Earnings (1yr)*	Earnings (4yr)	Median Debt*	Debt/Earnings
Excelsior UniversityAlbany	—	$53,317*	—	$25,000*	—
Cornell UniversityIthaca	$66,014	$73,436*	$94,446	$15,000*	0.20
Roberts Wesleyan UniversityRochester	$37,504	$66,063*	—	$25,000*	0.38
Le Moyne CollegeSyracuse	$38,970	$53,317*	—	$26,000*	0.49
State University of New York at OswegoOswego	$8,769	$42,900*	$47,937	$20,777*	0.48
SUNY College of Technology at AlfredAlfred	$8,862	$33,658*	$34,145	$29,122*	0.87
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 Excelsior University, approximately 25% 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 5 similar programs in NY. Actual outcomes may vary.