Human Resources Management and Services (Bachelor's Degree) at Robert Morris University

Est. Earnings (1yr)

$50,128

Est. from PA median (7 programs)

Est. Median Debt

$26,000

Est. from PA median (5 programs)

Analysis

Robert Morris's HR program lands right at the Pennsylvania median, with similar programs in the state suggesting first-year earnings around $50,000 and typical debt of $26,000. That debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.52 sits in reasonable territory—graduates would be dedicating about half their first-year salary to what they borrowed, which is manageable if those earnings grow steadily over time.

The challenge is that HR bachelor's programs show a fairly tight earnings band across Pennsylvania. While Saint Joseph's and Geneva graduates earn $6,000-8,000 more their first year out, most programs cluster between $49,000-53,000, meaning there's limited upside even at top-performing schools. Nationally, the picture looks similar—the 75th percentile barely cracks $56,000. HR is a stable field with predictable entry points, but not one where your degree's prestige dramatically shifts your starting salary.

For parents, the key question is whether this specific career path justifies the investment. The estimated numbers suggest Robert Morris won't put graduates at a disadvantage compared to other Pennsylvania HR programs, but it also won't deliver a clear earnings advantage. If your child is committed to HR and wants a business-focused environment, these figures suggest a workable financial outcome. If they're still exploring or could see themselves in higher-paying business tracks like accounting or finance, those alternatives might offer better returns on similar debt loads.

Where Robert Morris University Stands

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

Compare to Similar Programs in Pennsylvania

Human Resources Management and Services bachelors's programs at peer institutions in Pennsylvania (29 total in state)

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School	In-State Tuition	Earnings (1yr)*	Earnings (4yr)	Median Debt*	Debt/Earnings
Robert Morris UniversityMoon Township	$34,940	$50,128*	—	$26,000*	—
Saint Joseph's University - PhiladelphiaPhiladelphia	$51,340	$58,528*	$83,008	$23,970*	0.41
Geneva CollegeBeaver Falls	$33,610	$56,414*	—	$30,000*	0.53
University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh CampusPittsburgh	$21,524	$53,339*	$59,845	—*	—
Temple UniversityPhiladelphia	$22,082	$50,128*	$66,841	$27,000*	0.54
DeSales UniversityCenter Valley	$44,800	$49,480*	$53,616	$36,131*	0.73
National Median	—	$50,361*	—	$26,625*	0.53

* 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 Robert Morris University, approximately 22% 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 median of 7 similar programs in PA. Actual outcomes may vary.