Human Resources Management and Services (Bachelor's Degree) at Florida Institute of Technology-Online

Est. Earnings (1yr)

$53,258

Est. from FL median (3 programs)

Est. Median Debt

$30,016

Est. from national median (72 programs)

Analysis

A $30,000 debt load for an online bachelor's in HR is lighter than what most Florida programs in this field carry—state programs typically see graduates leaving with about $36,000. Based on comparable HR programs in Florida, first-year earnings around $53,000 put this roughly in the middle of the pack, above what graduates from Florida International University typically earn but below those from Rasmussen's Florida campuses. The 0.56 debt-to-earnings ratio suggests a manageable starting point, with debt representing just over half a year's salary.

The challenge here is visibility. Florida Tech's online program has too few graduates reporting data for the government to publish actual outcomes, which means we're working from estimates based on peer programs rather than proven track records. While similar Florida HR programs show reasonable earnings, you're essentially betting that this specific online program delivers comparable results without concrete evidence. Programs with transparent outcomes—like Saint Leo or Rasmussen in Florida—let you see exactly what their graduates achieve.

For an anxious parent, this comes down to risk tolerance. The estimated numbers suggest reasonable value if they hold true, but you're choosing a program without verified performance data when alternatives with proven track records exist at similar or better price points.

Where Florida Institute of Technology-Online Stands

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

Compare to Similar Programs in Florida

Human Resources Management and Services bachelors's programs at peer institutions in Florida (14 total in state)

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School	In-State Tuition	Earnings (1yr)*	Earnings (4yr)	Median Debt*	Debt/Earnings
Florida Institute of Technology-OnlineMelbourne	$12,240	$53,258*	—	$30,016*	—
Rasmussen University-FloridaOcala	$15,117	$56,465*	$56,152	$38,233*	0.68
Saint Leo UniversitySaint Leo	$28,360	$53,258*	$55,624	$37,625*	0.71
Florida International UniversityMiami	$6,565	$47,062*	$57,342	$23,125*	0.49
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 Florida Institute of Technology-Online, approximately 49% 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 3 similar programs in FL. Actual outcomes may vary.