Human Resources Management and Services (Bachelor's Degree) at Purdue University Global

Median Earnings (1yr)

$50,810

52nd percentile

60th percentile in Indiana

Median Debt

$44,834

68% above national median

Analysis

Purdue University Global's HR management program sits in an uncomfortable middle ground: earnings just above average but debt load that dwarfs what comparable programs charge. At $44,834, graduates carry nearly 70% more debt than the typical HR program nationally ($26,625) and in Indiana ($26,486). This is a 95th percentile debt burden—meaning only 5% of HR programs nationwide saddle students with more loans.

The earnings picture offers modest compensation for that debt. First-year graduates earn $50,810, placing them in the 60th percentile among Indiana's 17 HR programs—respectable but not exceptional. This puts them ahead of programs at Ball State and Indiana State but well behind Indiana Wesleyan's $56,752. The debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.88 means graduates face nearly a full year's salary in student loans, which will strain budgets for years as they work to pay down that principal.

For families considering this program, the core question is whether online convenience and Purdue Global's name recognition justify paying $18,000 more in debt than the state average for similar career outcomes. Nearly half of students here receive Pell grants, suggesting many families are borrowing heavily to access this degree. Unless your child has compelling reasons to choose this specific program over lower-cost alternatives, the debt load represents a significant financial handicap compared to traditional state universities offering the same credential.

Where Purdue University Global Stands

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

Earnings Distribution

How Purdue University Global graduates compare to all programs nationally

Compare to Similar Programs in Indiana

Human Resources Management and Services bachelors's programs at peer institutions in Indiana (17 total in state)

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School	In-State Tuition	Earnings (1yr)	Earnings (4yr)	Median Debt	Debt/Earnings
Purdue University GlobalWest Lafayette	$10,110	$50,810	—	$44,834	0.88
Indiana Wesleyan University-MarionMarion	$31,168	$56,752	$51,543	$51,703	0.91
Indiana Wesleyan University-National & GlobalMarion	$8,216	$56,752	—	—	—
Purdue University NorthwestHammond	$8,419	$47,640	—	$26,486	0.56
Ball State UniversityMuncie	$10,758	$47,451	$59,740	$20,500	0.43
Indiana State UniversityTerre Haute	$9,992	$38,296	$42,862	$25,000	0.65
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 Purdue University Global, approximately 48% 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 32 graduates with reported earnings and 49 graduates with debt data. Small samples may not be representative.