Human Resources Management and Services at Manhattan University

Manhattan University's HR program sits in a tricky spot—the estimated $53,300 first-year salary from comparable New York programs lands right at the state median, but you're looking at private school tuition for what may be middle-market outcomes. At $25,000 in debt, the 0.47 ratio looks manageable on paper, but that estimate is based on just three similar private schools in the state, making it an uncertain foundation for a major financial decision.

The real question is value. Cornell grads in HR earn $73,400 out of the gate, while SUNY Oswego grads start at $43,000—Manhattan appears to fall somewhere between premium and public options without clearly delivering either the elite network of the former or the affordability of the latter. HR is fundamentally a relationship-driven field where internships and campus recruiting matter enormously, so you'd want to scrutinize Manhattan's actual placement partners and alumni network strength in the New York market, not just rely on statewide averages.

Given the data limitations here, dig into Manhattan's specific career services outcomes for HR majors—placement rates, which companies recruit on campus, and where recent grads actually landed. The estimated figures suggest reasonable outcomes, but with a 78% admission rate and mid-range SAT scores, this program needs to prove it delivers New York market access that justifies choosing it over more affordable SUNY options or waiting for admission to a stronger program.