Earnings Over Time

How earnings evolve from 1 year to 4 years after graduation

Earnings trajectories vary significantly. Some programs show strong early returns that plateau; others start lower but accelerate. Consider where you want to be at year 4, not just year 1.

Compare to Similar Programs in Illinois

Human Resources Management and Services bachelors's programs at peer institutions in Illinois (24 total in state)

SchoolEarnings (1yr)Earnings (4yr)Median DebtDebt/Earnings
Greenville University$47,719
Benedictine University$83,475$70,999$31,8720.38
Northwestern University$82,255$38,8320.47
Rasmussen University-Illinois$56,465$56,152$38,2330.68
North Central College$53,587$54,317$24,3140.45
Concordia University-Chicago$51,763$34,4190.66
National Median$50,361$26,6250.53

Other Human Resources Management and Services Programs in Illinois

Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across Illinois schools

SchoolIn-State TuitionEarnings (1yr)Debt
Benedictine University
Lisle
$34,290$83,475$31,872
Northwestern University
Evanston
$65,997$82,255$38,832
Rasmussen University-Illinois
Rockford
$13,546$56,465$38,233
North Central College
Naperville
$44,394$53,587$24,314
Concordia University-Chicago
River Forest
$36,258$51,763$34,419

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 Greenville University, approximately 38% 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.