Median Earnings (1yr)
$66,082
60th percentile (60th in TX)
Sample Size
59
Adequate data

Earnings Distribution

How Tarleton State University graduates compare to all programs nationally

Tarleton State University graduates earn $66k, placing them in the 60th percentile of all human resources management and services masters programs nationally.

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 Texas

Human Resources Management and Services masters's programs at peer institutions in Texas (21 total in state)

SchoolEarnings (1yr)Earnings (4yr)Median DebtDebt/Earnings
Tarleton State University$66,082$71,576
Texas A&M University-College Station$101,842
University of Houston$87,025$79,719
University of the Incarnate Word$77,309$74,409
Houston Christian University$66,397$93,998
University of Houston-Clear Lake$63,293
National Median$60,999

Other Human Resources Management and Services Programs in Texas

Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across Texas schools

SchoolIn-State TuitionEarnings (1yr)Debt
Texas A&M University-College Station
College Station
$13,099$101,842
University of Houston
Houston
$9,711$87,025
University of the Incarnate Word
San Antonio
$35,660$77,309
Houston Christian University
Houston
$38,100$66,397
University of Houston-Clear Lake
Houston
$7,746$63,293

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 Tarleton State University, approximately 37% 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.