Human Resources Management and Services at Rasmussen University-Minnesota

Rasmussen's HR program charges significantly more than most competitors while delivering solid but unexceptional results. Graduates earn $56,465 in their first year—well above the national median and placing this program in the 78th percentile nationally. However, within Minnesota, it lands at the 60th percentile, trailing programs like Bethel ($76,000) and Concordia-St. Paul ($65,730) by substantial margins. The debt load tells the real story: at $38,233, graduates carry nearly $9,000 more than the Minnesota median and $12,000 above the national benchmark, ranking in just the 6th percentile nationally for affordability.

The flat earnings trajectory raises questions about long-term value. Four years out, graduates actually earn slightly less ($56,152) than they did initially—unusual for any bachelor's program. This stagnation, combined with the high debt burden, means graduates face a debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.68, manageable but not competitive given what other Minnesota programs offer. With half of students receiving Pell grants, many here may be price-sensitive families who could find better value elsewhere.

For families comparing options: if your student can access Bethel or Concordia-St. Paul, those programs deliver 20-35% higher earnings. Even the University of Minnesota system offers comparable outcomes at likely lower cost. Rasmussen gets students employed at decent wages, but you're paying a premium for results that other Minnesota schools achieve with less debt.