Human Resources Management and Services (Bachelor's Degree) at Illinois College

Est. Earnings (1yr)

$51,763

Est. from IL median (9 programs)

Est. Median Debt

$29,436

Est. from IL median (6 programs)

Analysis

With estimated first-year earnings around $52,000 and debt near $29,000, Illinois College's HR program appears to land right at the state median—but these figures come from similar programs across Illinois, not from actual outcomes of Illinois College graduates. The 0.57 debt-to-earnings ratio suggests manageable repayment, though parents should recognize this is based on what comparable programs typically produce, not what this specific school has demonstrated.

The challenge lies in the context. While the estimated earnings match Illinois' median for HR bachelor's programs, top performers in the state like Benedictine and Northwestern report outcomes in the $80,000+ range—more than $30,000 higher. Even programs with reported data at North Central and Concordia hover around the same $52,000 mark. For a school with a 75% admission rate and modest test scores, Illinois College may struggle to differentiate its HR graduates in Chicago's competitive market, where most human resources jobs concentrate.

The real question is whether Illinois College provides the career network and employer connections that translate estimated outcomes into actual job offers. HR is a field where soft skills and internship quality matter enormously, and smaller schools can excel here—but without verified graduate data, you're essentially making a $29,000 bet on reputation and fit rather than proven results. If your child is considering this program, press the school hard on placement rates and employer relationships in Chicago or St. Louis, where they'll likely need to compete.

Where Illinois College Stands

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

Compare to Similar Programs in Illinois

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

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School	In-State Tuition	Earnings (1yr)*	Earnings (4yr)	Median Debt*	Debt/Earnings
Illinois CollegeJacksonville	$37,470	$51,763*	—	$29,436*	—
Benedictine UniversityLisle	$34,290	$83,475*	$70,999	$31,872*	0.38
Northwestern UniversityEvanston	$65,997	$82,255*	—	$38,832*	0.47
Rasmussen University-IllinoisRockford	$13,546	$56,465*	$56,152	$38,233*	0.68
North Central CollegeNaperville	$44,394	$53,587*	$54,317	$24,314*	0.45
Concordia University-ChicagoRiver Forest	$36,258	$51,763*	—	$34,419*	0.66
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 Illinois College, approximately 35% 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 9 similar programs in IL. Actual outcomes may vary.