Human Resources Management and Services (Bachelor's Degree) at SUNY Old Westbury

Est. Earnings (1yr)

$53,317

Est. from NY median (5 programs)

Est. Median Debt

$25,000

Est. from national median (89 programs)

Analysis

Similar human resources programs in New York suggest first-year earnings around $53,000, which tracks precisely with the state median for this field. That puts SUNY Old Westbury's estimated outcomes in the middle of the pack—well above SUNY Alfred's $34,000 but nowhere near Cornell's $73,000. With estimated debt of $25,000, graduates would face manageable monthly payments of roughly $280, consuming about 6% of take-home pay.

The debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.47 is solid for a human services field, and the fact that nearly half of students receive Pell grants matters here. For families without significant college savings, this program appears positioned to deliver reasonable value based on what peer institutions produce. HR bachelor's degrees don't typically command premium salaries—the national median sits at $50,000—so these estimates align with broader market realities.

The caveat is that these figures come from similar programs across New York, not SUNY Old Westbury's actual graduate outcomes. If this specific program has stronger employer connections or weaker career support than peer schools, the real picture could differ. Still, the fundamentals suggest a worthwhile investment for students committed to HR work: mid-range debt, predictable entry-level compensation, and alignment with both state and national norms for the field.

Where SUNY Old Westbury Stands

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

Compare to Similar Programs in New York

Human Resources Management and Services bachelors's programs at peer institutions in New York (25 total in state)

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School	In-State Tuition	Earnings (1yr)*	Earnings (4yr)	Median Debt*	Debt/Earnings
SUNY Old WestburyOld Westbury	$8,379	$53,317*	—	$25,000*	—
Cornell UniversityIthaca	$66,014	$73,436*	$94,446	$15,000*	0.20
Roberts Wesleyan UniversityRochester	$37,504	$66,063*	—	$25,000*	0.38
Le Moyne CollegeSyracuse	$38,970	$53,317*	—	$26,000*	0.49
State University of New York at OswegoOswego	$8,769	$42,900*	$47,937	$20,777*	0.48
SUNY College of Technology at AlfredAlfred	$8,862	$33,658*	$34,145	$29,122*	0.87
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 SUNY Old Westbury, approximately 47% 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 5 similar programs in NY. Actual outcomes may vary.