Earnings Over Time

How earnings evolve from 1 year to 4 years after graduation

Earnings trajectories vary significantly. Some programs show strong early returns that plateau; others start lower but accelerate. Consider where you want to be at year 4, not just year 1.

Compare to Similar Programs in California

Human Resources Management and Services bachelors's programs at peer institutions in California (24 total in state)

SchoolEarnings (1yr)Earnings (4yr)Median DebtDebt/Earnings
Simpson University$52,619
University of Massachusetts Global$65,673$66,122$22,9790.35
University of Phoenix-California$57,983$51,907$50,4700.87
Fresno Pacific University$55,616$59,185$27,1550.49
Ashford University$51,118$50,031$41,1170.80
California State University-Long Beach$46,453$56,388$12,7330.27
National Median$50,361$26,6250.53

Other Human Resources Management and Services Programs in California

Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across California schools

SchoolIn-State TuitionEarnings (1yr)Debt
University of Massachusetts Global
Aliso Viejo
$12,520$65,673$22,979
University of Phoenix-California
Ontario
$57,983$50,470
Fresno Pacific University
Fresno
$35,558$55,616$27,155
Ashford University
San Diego
$13,160$51,118$41,117
California State University-Long Beach
Long Beach
$7,008$46,453$12,733

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 Simpson University, approximately 42% 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.