Human Resources Management and Services at Johnson & Wales University-Providence

Johnson & Wales University-Providence's HR program produces first-year earnings of $46,645 against $31,513 in debt—a manageable 0.68 debt-to-earnings ratio that keeps monthly payments reasonable. Within Rhode Island's limited HR landscape (just four programs), this ranks at the 60th percentile, though it trails Bryant University's $62,176 significantly. The program performs below the national median of $50,361, landing at the 25th percentile nationally.

The debt side offers better news: at $31,513, graduates borrow only modestly more than the national median of $26,625, ranking in the 28th percentile. For a private university with an accessible 84% admission rate, that debt level isn't alarming, especially paired with earnings that support repayment within a reasonable timeframe.

The catch? This data comes from fewer than 30 graduates, so these numbers could shift considerably year to year. If your child is considering this program specifically for HR, Bryant University's substantially higher outcomes are worth the comparison—though J&W's broader hospitality and business focus may offer career flexibility that raw earnings don't capture. The program works as a solid middle-ground option within Rhode Island, but it's not going to deliver standout financial returns compared to the national HR market.