Human Resources Management and Services at Notre Dame College

Ohio's HR programs show a wide earnings spread, with top programs like Walsh University producing six-figure-track outcomes while typical programs in the state yield around $45,000 in first-year earnings. Notre Dame College's graduates likely fall somewhere in this middle-to-lower range—peer programs in Ohio suggest earnings near that $45,000 mark, which trails the national median of $50,000 for HR bachelor's degrees.

The debt picture here deserves attention. At an estimated $35,000, borrowing costs for this program appear higher than both the state median ($25,000) and national median ($27,000) for HR degrees. That debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.77 means graduates would be carrying debt equivalent to nearly 80% of their first-year salary—manageable but tight, particularly when other Ohio programs seem to produce similar outcomes with less borrowing. The gap between Notre Dame's estimated debt and what students at comparable Ohio schools typically carry could mean an extra year or two of repayment.

For parents, the question is whether this specific program offers advantages that justify the premium. With nearly 40% of students receiving Pell grants, Notre Dame serves many price-sensitive families. If your child has strong alternatives among Ohio's public universities or other privates with lower debt profiles, those merit serious consideration—especially when the earnings floor appears similar across many of these programs.