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

Est. Earnings (1yr)

$50,128

Est. from PA median (7 programs)

Est. Median Debt

$26,000

Est. from PA median (5 programs)

Analysis

This program's estimated numbers land right at Pennsylvania's median for HR degrees—$50,128 in first-year earnings against $26,000 in debt. That debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.52 suggests graduates could realistically pay down their loans in a few years, which is solid footing for a field that typically offers steady employment rather than explosive earning potential.

What's worth noting is the gap between Holy Family's estimated outcomes and the top-performing HR programs nearby. Saint Joseph's graduates reportedly earn $58,528, about $8,000 more annually than comparable programs suggest for Holy Family. That difference compounds over time—potentially $40,000 or more across five years. For families weighing options in the Philadelphia market, that's meaningful money, especially when both schools serve similar student populations.

The caveat: these are peer-program estimates, not Holy Family's actual graduate outcomes, so there's uncertainty here. But the fundamentals look reasonable—debt is manageable relative to expected earnings, and HR roles generally offer stable career paths. If your child is committed to HR and Holy Family fits otherwise, the financial picture isn't alarming. Just recognize they may be starting slightly behind graduates from more competitive programs in the same city.

Where Holy Family University Stands

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

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
Holy Family UniversityPhiladelphia	$33,968	$50,128*	—	$26,000*	—
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
DeSales UniversityCenter Valley	$44,800	$49,480*	$53,616	$36,131*	0.73
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 Holy Family University, approximately 40% 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 7 similar programs in PA. Actual outcomes may vary.