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

Est. Earnings (1yr)

$45,244

Est. from OH median (19 programs)

Est. Median Debt

$35,001

Est. from OH median (5 programs)

Analysis

In Ohio, Human Resources bachelor's programs show dramatic variation in outcomes, with top performers like Walsh University producing first-year earnings above $80,000 while others cluster closer to the state median of $45,000. Lourdes sits at this median point based on comparable programs—a position that looks less competitive when you consider the estimated debt load of $35,000, which runs $10,000 higher than the typical Ohio HR program.

The debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.77 suggests manageable repayment if earnings follow the state pattern, but that $10,000 debt premium compared to peer programs means roughly $100 more in monthly payments over a standard 10-year repayment period. That's real money for an entry-level HR professional earning in the mid-$40,000s. Nationally, HR programs typically produce $50,000 in first-year earnings with $26,625 in debt—a notably better combination than these estimates suggest for Lourdes.

The challenge here is the combination of below-national earnings estimates paired with above-typical debt. If your child is set on HR at Lourdes, the numbers suggest this could work financially, but it would be worth understanding why similar Ohio programs produce outcomes $30,000 to $35,000 higher annually. The school should be able to explain their graduate outcomes and what differentiates their program's value proposition given these estimates.

Where Lourdes University Stands

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

Compare to Similar Programs in Ohio

Human Resources Management and Services bachelors's programs at peer institutions in Ohio (35 total in state)

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School	In-State Tuition	Earnings (1yr)*	Earnings (4yr)	Median Debt*	Debt/Earnings
Lourdes UniversitySylvania	$28,930	$45,244*	—	$35,001*	—
Walsh UniversityNorth Canton	$34,595	$80,566*	—	$29,812*	0.37
Ohio State University-Main CampusColumbus	$12,859	$58,991*	$64,319	$19,500*	0.33
Bluffton UniversityBluffton	$36,298	$55,253*	—	$35,001*	0.63
University of Akron Main CampusAkron	$12,799	$51,422*	$55,723	$20,750*	0.40
John Carroll UniversityUniversity Heights	$49,100	$50,938*	—	$20,000*	0.39
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 Lourdes University, approximately 27% 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 19 similar programs in OH. Actual outcomes may vary.