Human Resources Management and Services (Bachelor's Degree) at Oklahoma Wesleyan University

Est. Earnings (1yr)

$45,556

Est. from OK median (3 programs)

Est. Median Debt

$30,016

Est. from national median (72 programs)

Analysis

Oklahoma Wesleyan's Human Resources Management program faces a fundamental challenge: estimated debt of $30,016 against first-year earnings around $45,556 based on similar Oklahoma programs. That 0.66 debt-to-earnings ratio sits above both the national median debt ($26,625) and the state median ($24,375) for this field. With nearly 40% of students receiving Pell grants, that extra $4,000-6,000 in borrowing compared to typical HR programs could prove meaningful for families already stretching financially.

The earnings picture based on comparable Oklahoma programs appears roughly average—matching the state median but falling $5,000 short of the national benchmark. More concerning is the range within Oklahoma itself: Southern Nazarene's HR graduates report earnings of $61,939, suggesting that school selection matters considerably in this field. Whether Oklahoma Wesleyan's outcomes align more closely with that higher end or the state average remains unknown due to the suppressed data.

For families considering this program, the key question is whether the higher estimated debt load reflects value you're not seeing in the numbers—perhaps stronger career services, alumni networks, or employer relationships. Without reported outcomes, you're essentially betting that this smaller program performs better than its estimated figures suggest. If cost is a primary concern, comparing actual financial aid packages against schools with documented HR program outcomes would provide more solid ground for decision-making.

Where Oklahoma Wesleyan University Stands

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

Compare to Similar Programs in Oklahoma

Human Resources Management and Services bachelors's programs at peer institutions in Oklahoma (7 total in state)

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School	In-State Tuition	Earnings (1yr)*	Earnings (4yr)	Median Debt*	Debt/Earnings
Oklahoma Wesleyan UniversityBartlesville	$31,466	$45,556*	—	$30,016*	—
Southern Nazarene UniversityBethany	$29,600	$61,939*	$64,388	$25,750*	0.42
University of Central OklahomaEdmond	$8,522	$45,556*	$46,013	$17,900*	0.39
University of Oklahoma-Norman CampusNorman	$9,595	$45,107*	$62,354	$24,375*	0.54
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 Oklahoma Wesleyan University, approximately 39% 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 OK. Actual outcomes may vary.