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

Median Earnings (1yr)

$47,086

28th percentile

Median Debt

$43,750

64% above national median

Analysis

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.

Where Limestone University Stands

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

Earnings Distribution

How Limestone University graduates compare to all programs nationally

Compare to Similar Programs in South Carolina

Human Resources Management and Services bachelors's programs at peer institutions in South Carolina (5 total in state)

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School	In-State Tuition	Earnings (1yr)	Earnings (4yr)	Median Debt	Debt/Earnings
Limestone UniversityGaffney	$27,500	$47,086	—	$43,750	0.93
Anderson UniversityAnderson	$33,580	$45,697	—	$26,000	0.57
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 Limestone University, approximately 43% 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.

Sample Size: Based on 26 graduates with reported earnings and 31 graduates with debt data. Small samples may not be representative.