Human Resources Management and Services (Associate's Degree) at Randolph Community College

Est. Earnings (1yr)

$40,006

Est. from national median (23 programs)

Est. Median Debt

$16,261

Est. from national median (9 programs)

Analysis

An estimated debt load of $16,261 positions this associate's degree considerably better than the national norm for HR programs, where typical borrowing reaches $26,536. When peer programs nationally suggest first-year earnings around $40,000, that translates to a debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.41—meaning graduates would owe roughly five months of their annual salary, a manageable starting point for an entry-level credential.

The challenge is that HR associate's degrees serve primarily as stepping stones rather than career endpoints. While $40,000 represents decent entry-level pay for a two-year degree, advancement in human resources typically requires a bachelor's degree. The question becomes whether this program effectively prepares students to transfer and complete that four-year credential, or if they'll hit a ceiling that forces them back to school later. For students planning to continue their education immediately, the lower debt here could be an advantage. For those hoping to work with just the associate's, career growth may prove limited.

Given that both earnings and debt figures are extrapolated from similar programs elsewhere, verify what Randolph's actual job placement rates and transfer success look like. The estimated numbers suggest reasonable value for a community college credential, but the real test is whether this specific program delivers the connections and preparation that turn those estimates into reality for students in the Asheboro area.

Where Randolph Community College Stands

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

Compare to Similar Programs Nationally

Human Resources Management and Services associates's programs at top institutions nationally

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School	In-State Tuition	Earnings (1yr)*	Earnings (4yr)	Median Debt*	Debt/Earnings
Randolph Community CollegeAsheboro	$2,416	$40,006*	—	$16,261*	—
San Joaquin Valley College-VisaliaVisalia	—	$46,445*	—	$20,000*	0.43
Rasmussen University-FloridaOcala	$15,117	$45,969*	$49,585	$26,536*	0.58
Rasmussen University-North DakotaFargo	$12,715	$45,969*	$49,585	$26,536*	0.58
Rasmussen University-MinnesotaSt. Cloud	$10,899	$45,969*	$49,585	$26,536*	0.58
Rasmussen University-IllinoisRockford	$13,546	$45,969*	$49,585	$26,536*	0.58
National Median	—	$40,006*	—	$26,536*	0.66

* 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 Randolph Community College, approximately 32% 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 national median of 23 similar programs. Actual outcomes may vary.