Human Resources Management and Services (Bachelor's Degree) at Johnson & Wales University-Online

Median Earnings (1yr)

$46,645

25th percentile

Median Debt

$31,513

18% above national median

Analysis

Johnson & Wales University's online HR program produces graduates earning about $4,000 below the national median for this field, but that comparison needs important context. With fewer than 30 graduates in the data, these numbers could shift significantly with more data points. Within Rhode Island's limited HR program landscape, this actually hits the state median—though Bryant University's program shows what's possible locally, with graduates earning $62,000.

The $31,500 debt load sits above the national median but translates to a manageable 0.68 debt-to-earnings ratio. Your child would be borrowing about 68 cents for every dollar they earn in year one, which falls in a reasonable range for bachelor's programs. The program serves a meaningful proportion of Pell-eligible students (36%), suggesting financial aid may be available for families who need it.

The real question is whether online delivery meets your child's learning style and career goals in HR—a field where networking and soft skills matter tremendously. The earnings trajectory for HR roles typically improves with experience as professionals move into management positions. Given the small sample size, talk to the admissions office about job placement specifics and which employers hire their graduates before making this investment.

Where Johnson & Wales University-Online Stands

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

Earnings Distribution

How Johnson & Wales University-Online graduates compare to all programs nationally

Compare to Similar Programs in Rhode Island

Human Resources Management and Services bachelors's programs at peer institutions in Rhode Island (4 total in state)

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School	In-State Tuition	Earnings (1yr)	Earnings (4yr)	Median Debt	Debt/Earnings
Johnson & Wales University-OnlineProvidence	$13,365	$46,645	—	$31,513	0.68
Bryant UniversitySmithfield	$51,169	$62,176	$73,159	$26,000	0.42
Johnson & Wales University-ProvidenceProvidence	$40,408	$46,645	—	$31,513	0.68
National Median	—	$50,361	—	$26,625	0.53

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 Johnson & Wales University-Online, approximately 36% 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.