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

Est. Earnings (1yr)

$49,063

Est. from KS median (7 programs)

Est. Median Debt

$30,736

Est. from KS median (4 programs)

Analysis

Kansas HR programs cluster tightly around $49,000 in first-year earnings, and based on comparable bachelor's programs at similar private institutions in the state, MidAmerica Nazarene appears to fall right in that pack. The estimated $30,736 in debt runs higher than the national median for HR programs ($26,625), though the debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.63 remains manageable—considerably better than the troublesome 1.0+ ratios that signal real financial strain. The fact that only 28% of students receive Pell grants suggests the school serves a relatively advantaged population, which may explain why families can absorb the higher debt load.

What's worth noting is that peer programs at Rasmussen ($56,465) and Friends University ($54,539) produce notably higher estimated earnings for similar credentials in Kansas. That $5,000-7,000 gap compounds significantly over a career. With 436 schools nationally offering HR bachelor's degrees, the field is competitive but stable—HR professionals remain essential across industries, and the baseline earnings here support a middle-class lifestyle.

The practical reality: this program likely delivers standard HR preparation at a cost slightly above national norms. If your child has strong connections to MidAmerica Nazarene's faith-based community or location advantages in the Kansas City metro area, the premium may make sense. Otherwise, investigate whether those higher-earning Kansas programs offer similar value in terms of curriculum, internships, and employer connections that might justify their results.

Where MidAmerica Nazarene University Stands

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

Compare to Similar Programs in Kansas

Human Resources Management and Services bachelors's programs at peer institutions in Kansas (12 total in state)

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School	In-State Tuition	Earnings (1yr)*	Earnings (4yr)	Median Debt*	Debt/Earnings
MidAmerica Nazarene UniversityOlathe	$36,120	$49,063*	—	$30,736*	—
Rasmussen University-KansasTopeka	$15,340	$56,465*	$56,152	$38,233*	0.68
Friends UniversityWichita	$32,748	$54,539*	$50,553	$46,619*	0.85
Ottawa University-Kansas CityOverland Park	—	$49,063*	—	$30,736*	0.63
Ottawa University-OttawaOttawa	$35,300	$49,063*	—	$30,736*	0.63
Ottawa University-OnlineOverland Park	—	$49,063*	—	$30,736*	0.63
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 MidAmerica Nazarene University, approximately 28% 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 7 similar programs in KS. Actual outcomes may vary.