Human Resources Management and Services (Bachelor's Degree) at Mount St. Joseph University

Est. Earnings (1yr)Estimated

$45,244

Est. from OH median (19 programs)

Est. Median DebtEstimated

$35,001

Est. from OH median (5 programs)

Based on U.S. Department of Education data (October 2025 release). Some figures are estimates based on similar programs — see details below.

Analysis

Borrowing $35,000 to earn an estimated $45,000 in your first year creates a tight financial squeeze—that's 77% of your starting salary in debt for a field where national outcomes hover around $50,000. Based on comparable HR programs across Ohio, Mount St. Joseph's path appears middle-of-the-road for earnings but comes with substantially higher debt than the state median of $25,000 for similar programs.

The gap between what peer programs in Ohio suggest you'll earn here and what top-performing programs actually report is striking. Walsh University graduates enter the workforce at over $80,000, while Ohio State and Bluffton both exceed $55,000—nearly $10,000 more than the $45,000 estimate for Mount St. Joseph. Whether that differential reflects program quality, employer networks, or student preparation, it suggests significant variation in outcomes even within the same state and field.

For parents weighing this investment, the combination of elevated debt and modest projected earnings relative to both state and national benchmarks warrants serious consideration. You'd want concrete evidence—employment rates, specific employer relationships, career services track record—that Mount St. Joseph can deliver outcomes closer to those top performers before committing to debt nearly 40% above what similar Ohio programs typically require.

Where Mount St. Joseph 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
Mount St. Joseph UniversityCincinnati	$36,650	$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 Mount St. Joseph 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.