Human Resources Management and Services at Saint Leo University

Saint Leo University's HR program graduates start strong at $53,258—outearning the national median by nearly $3,000—but earnings barely budge over the next four years, growing just 4% to $55,624. That's essentially flat growth when you account for inflation, and it puts graduates just shy of the national 75th percentile even after four years in the workforce. Among Florida's HR programs, this sits at the median, trailing Rasmussen's $56,465 by about $3,000 but well ahead of FIU's $47,062.

The debt picture is notably better than most HR programs: $37,625 puts Saint Leo in the 8th percentile nationally for debt, meaning 92% of comparable programs saddle graduates with more. With a debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.71, graduates could theoretically pay off their loans in less than a year if they dedicated their entire first-year salary to it—a manageable burden by any measure. The 37% Pell Grant population suggests the university serves economically diverse students who achieve solid outcomes despite modest resources.

The real question is career trajectory. If your child is choosing HR because they want steady work with reasonable pay, this delivers that—just don't expect dramatic salary growth over time. The low debt and immediate decent earnings make this a safe bet, particularly for students who need to start contributing to household income quickly after graduation.