Human Resources Management and Services at Limestone University

Limestone's HR program shows a notable split: it performs slightly above the South Carolina median for HR programs (60th percentile in-state), but graduates here carry significantly more debt than peers elsewhere. At $43,750, the median debt load is nearly $9,000 higher than the state median and ranks in the 95th percentile nationally—meaning 95% of HR programs nationwide send students out with less debt.

The debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.93 means graduates face almost a full year's salary in loans, a burden that could strain budgets during crucial early-career years when HR professionals are building experience. First-year earnings of $47,086 trail the national median by about $3,200, placing graduates in the 28th percentile nationally. While they slightly outpace South Carolina's HR median, that advantage isn't enough to offset the debt disadvantage.

Given the small sample size (under 30 graduates), these figures could shift with more data. However, the current picture suggests families should carefully compare this program's total cost against in-state alternatives. With a 98% admission rate and 43% of students on Pell grants, Limestone serves many students who need clear pathways to manageable debt loads—and this program's current debt burden may complicate post-graduation financial stability despite reasonable in-state earnings.