Human Resources Management and Services at Rasmussen University-Kansas

Rasmussen University-Kansas places its HR graduates well above national and state norms initially, with first-year earnings of $56,465 beating both the national median by $6,100 and the Kansas median by $7,400. Among Kansas HR programs, this ranks solidly in the middle at the 60th percentile, trailing only Friends University. The catch? Students graduate with $38,233 in debt—substantially higher than both the national median ($26,625) and state median ($30,736). That 0.68 debt-to-earnings ratio sits in the 6th percentile nationally, meaning 94% of comparable programs load graduates with less debt.

The earnings picture adds a wrinkle: graduates see essentially flat income over their first four years, dipping slightly from $56,465 to $56,152. This isn't necessarily alarming for HR careers, which can plateau in specialist roles before mid-career advancement, but it means the debt burden doesn't ease quickly. With 57% of students receiving Pell grants, many families here are weighing whether the premium outcomes justify premium debt.

For Kansas families considering HR programs, this delivers stronger initial placement than most in-state alternatives, but at a meaningful cost premium. If your child can access Friends University at comparable debt levels, that's worth comparing. Otherwise, the earnings advantage here is real—just understand you're paying roughly $8,000 more in debt than the typical HR graduate to get it.