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

Est. Earnings (1yr)

$50,128

Est. from PA median (7 programs)

Median Debt

$24,312

9% below national median

Analysis

Starting salaries around $50,000 are standard for HR bachelor's programs in Pennsylvania, and the estimated first-year figure here aligns with both state and national medians. What makes Immaculata's program more appealing than many peers is the trajectory: by year four, earnings jump to over $70,000, significantly outpacing the state's typical outcomes and suggesting strong career progression for graduates who stay in the field. That kind of growth isn't guaranteed everywhere—some nearby programs plateau much earlier.

The $24,312 debt load sits below both state and national averages for HR degrees, giving graduates breathing room that matters when entry-level salaries hover around $50,000. A debt-to-earnings ratio under 0.50 is manageable territory, particularly for a field where the four-year earnings bump appears substantial. For comparison, the typical Pennsylvania HR program saddles students with about $27,000 in debt for similar starting pay.

The catch is uncertainty: that first-year figure comes from estimating across seven Pennsylvania programs because Immaculata's own graduate cohort was too small to report. The four-year number is actual data, which at least confirms that those who complete the program and remain trackable are doing well mid-career. If your child is serious about HR and planning to work in the region, these numbers suggest a reasonable investment—just know you're partly betting on peer program performance rather than a proven track record at this specific school.

Where Immaculata University Stands

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

Earnings Over Time

How earnings evolve from 1 year to 4 years after graduation

School	1 Year	4 Years	Growth
Immaculata University	—	$70,195	—
Saint Joseph's University - Philadelphia	$58,528	$83,008	+42%
Temple University	$50,128	$66,841	+33%
Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus	$42,542	$60,609	+42%
University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus	$53,339	$59,845	+12%

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
Immaculata UniversityImmaculata	$28,550	$50,128*	$70,195	$24,312	—
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 Immaculata University, approximately 21% 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.