Human Resources Management and Services (Associate's Degree) at Glendale Community College

Est. Earnings (1yr)

$40,006

Est. from national median (23 programs)

Est. Median Debt

$16,261

Est. from national median (9 programs)

Analysis

An estimated $16,000 in debt for an associate's degree in HR sounds manageable—and compared to the national median debt of $26,536 for similar programs, it actually is. Based on peer programs across the country, first-year earnings around $40,000 produce a debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.41, meaning graduates would owe roughly five months' salary. That's a reasonable starting point for an entry-level HR position that typically requires only a two-year credential.

The challenge is that these figures come entirely from similar programs elsewhere, not from tracking Glendale's actual graduates. With 149 schools nationally offering this associate's degree, outcomes vary considerably—the top quarter of programs see first-year earnings above $45,000, while others fall short. Arizona has ten HR programs at this level, but none with published outcomes to gauge where Glendale fits in that landscape. The modest Pell grant percentage (26%) suggests this campus serves a less economically disadvantaged population than many community colleges, but that doesn't tell us whether graduates secure HR coordinator roles or end up in general administrative positions.

For families considering this program: the estimated numbers suggest a viable investment if your student wants HR work without committing to a four-year degree. But contact Glendale directly about job placement rates and which local employers hire their graduates—those specifics matter more than estimated averages when actual program data isn't available.

Where Glendale Community College Stands

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

Compare to Similar Programs Nationally

Human Resources Management and Services associates's programs at top institutions nationally

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School	In-State Tuition	Earnings (1yr)*	Earnings (4yr)	Median Debt*	Debt/Earnings
Glendale Community CollegeGlendale	$2,358	$40,006*	—	$16,261*	—
San Joaquin Valley College-VisaliaVisalia	—	$46,445*	—	$20,000*	0.43
Rasmussen University-FloridaOcala	$15,117	$45,969*	$49,585	$26,536*	0.58
Rasmussen University-North DakotaFargo	$12,715	$45,969*	$49,585	$26,536*	0.58
Rasmussen University-MinnesotaSt. Cloud	$10,899	$45,969*	$49,585	$26,536*	0.58
Rasmussen University-IllinoisRockford	$13,546	$45,969*	$49,585	$26,536*	0.58
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 Glendale Community College, approximately 26% 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 national median of 23 similar programs. Actual outcomes may vary.