Human Resources Management and Services (Bachelor's Degree) at Saint Edward's University

Est. Earnings (1yr)

$48,552

Est. from TX median (14 programs)

Est. Median Debt

$30,016

Est. from national median (72 programs)

Analysis

Saint Edward's faces a challenging comparison when set against Texas's HR programs. While estimated first-year earnings of $48,552 align with the state median, that figure masks a troubling reality: peer programs with actual reported data are doing significantly better. At Baylor, graduates earn $62,562—nearly $14,000 more. Even UT-San Antonio, a public institution, reports $56,961. This suggests Saint Edward's graduates may be entering the workforce at a competitive disadvantage in Austin's dynamic job market.

The estimated debt load of $30,016 compounds the concern. That's $7,700 above the state median for HR programs and $3,400 above the national median. With a 0.62 debt-to-earnings ratio, graduates would need roughly 7-8 months of gross income to cover their loans—manageable but not ideal when peers at programs like Incarnate Word face median debt of just $22,326 while earning $10,000 more annually.

For an 84% admission rate school charging premium debt, the question becomes stark: why not aim for UT-San Antonio, where in-state tuition would likely mean less debt and substantially higher earnings? Unless Saint Edward's offers specific networking advantages in Austin's HR community that justify the cost, parents should press the school for concrete placement data and consider more affordable alternatives that appear to deliver better employment outcomes.

Where Saint Edward's University Stands

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

Compare to Similar Programs in Texas

Human Resources Management and Services bachelors's programs at peer institutions in Texas (23 total in state)

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School	In-State Tuition	Earnings (1yr)*	Earnings (4yr)	Median Debt*	Debt/Earnings
Saint Edward's UniversityAustin	$51,384	$48,552*	—	$30,016*	—
Baylor UniversityWaco	$54,844	$62,562*	$67,847	$20,475*	0.33
University of the Incarnate WordSan Antonio	$35,660	$58,499*	$61,967	$36,007*	0.62
University of Phoenix-TexasDallas	—	$57,983*	$51,907	$50,470*	0.87
The University of Texas at San AntonioSan Antonio	$8,991	$56,961*	$53,030	$22,722*	0.40
The University of Texas at DallasRichardson	$14,564	$51,732*	—	$19,500*	0.38
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 Saint Edward's University, approximately 39% 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 14 similar programs in TX. Actual outcomes may vary.