Human Resources Management and Services (Bachelor's Degree) at Ottawa University-Milwaukee

Median Earnings (1yr)

$49,063

41st percentile

40th percentile in Wisconsin

Median Debt

$30,736

15% above national median

Analysis

Ottawa University-Milwaukee's HR program graduates start at $49,063—about $5,000 below the Wisconsin median and trailing every major program in the state. While the debt load of $30,736 sits slightly above the state median, it's not excessive by national standards. The real concern is that both earnings and debt fall below the 50th percentile when compared to similar programs: 40th percentile for earnings in Wisconsin and 41st nationally.

The program does serve a substantial population of Pell-eligible students (46%), suggesting it fills an access role. However, with Wisconsin offering strong HR programs at public universities like UW-Oshkosh and UW-Whitewater—where graduates earn $6,000-$8,000 more annually—families should carefully evaluate the tradeoff. That earnings gap compounds significantly over time.

The small sample size means these figures could shift year to year, but the pattern is clear: this program underperforms its state peers despite comparable debt. For a Wisconsin resident, public university HR programs deliver better early-career outcomes at similar or lower cost. If Ottawa-Milwaukee offers unique scheduling flexibility or transfer credit policies that other schools don't, those factors might justify the earnings differential—but on numbers alone, stronger options exist in-state.

Where Ottawa University-Milwaukee Stands

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

Earnings Distribution

How Ottawa University-Milwaukee graduates compare to all programs nationally

Compare to Similar Programs in Wisconsin

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

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School	In-State Tuition	Earnings (1yr)	Earnings (4yr)	Median Debt	Debt/Earnings
Ottawa University-MilwaukeeBrookfield	—	$49,063	—	$30,736	0.63
Concordia University-WisconsinMequon	$34,250	$58,982	$60,257	$37,050	0.63
Rasmussen University-WisconsinGreen Bay	$11,982	$56,465	$56,152	$38,233	0.68
University of Wisconsin-OshkoshOshkosh	$8,212	$55,263	$62,039	$20,000	0.36
Marquette UniversityMilwaukee	$48,700	$54,242	$58,898	—	—
University of Wisconsin-WhitewaterWhitewater	$8,250	$52,071	$59,087	$25,677	0.49
National Median	—	$50,361	—	$26,625	0.53

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 Ottawa University-Milwaukee, approximately 46% 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.

Sample Size: Based on 22 graduates with reported earnings and 23 graduates with debt data. Small samples may not be representative.