Human Resources Management and Services (Bachelor's Degree) at Montreat College

Est. Earnings (1yr)

$50,635

Est. from NC median (3 programs)

Est. Median Debt

$30,016

Est. from national median (72 programs)

Analysis

North Carolina's HR programs cluster tightly around $50,000 in first-year earnings, and this estimated figure places Montreat's graduates right at the state median—comparable to outcomes at Meredith College and ahead of several competitors. What matters for parents is whether $30,000 in debt feels manageable against that earning power.

The debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.59 suggests graduates could theoretically pay off their loans in about seven months of gross income, which compares favorably to the national median debt of $26,625 for similar programs. For a school where 40% of students receive Pell grants, that debt load is moderate but not negligible. Similar programs across the country typically produce the same earning trajectory—just over $50,000 in year one—meaning Montreat appears competitive on the financial dimension even if we're working from peer program estimates rather than school-specific outcomes.

The practical takeaway: if your child is drawn to HR and wants a smaller college environment in North Carolina, these estimated numbers suggest the investment could work financially. The earnings look typical for the field and region, and the debt burden sits at a level where standard loan payments shouldn't consume their entire paycheck. Just recognize you're betting on Montreat performing like its peers rather than on verified track record data.

Where Montreat College Stands

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

Compare to Similar Programs in North Carolina

Human Resources Management and Services bachelors's programs at peer institutions in North Carolina (8 total in state)

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School	In-State Tuition	Earnings (1yr)*	Earnings (4yr)	Median Debt*	Debt/Earnings
Montreat CollegeMontreat	$33,860	$50,635*	—	$30,016*	—
University of North Carolina at Chapel HillChapel Hill	$8,989	$52,217*	$56,616	$15,000*	0.29
Meredith CollegeRaleigh	$43,936	$50,635*	—	—*	—
University of Mount OliveMount Olive	$25,950	$40,860*	$56,668	$42,482*	1.04
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 Montreat College, approximately 40% 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 3 similar programs in NC. Actual outcomes may vary.