Median Earnings (1yr)
$51,664
56th percentile
60th percentile in Texas
Median Debt
$19,970
25% below national median

Analysis

Texas A&M's HR program charges 25% less debt than the typical Texas HR program while producing graduates who earn 23% more—a combination that should matter considerably to families watching their budget. With debt under $20,000 and first-year earnings above $51,000, graduates carry a manageable 0.39 debt-to-earnings ratio that allows them to pay down loans while building careers.

The program lands solidly in the middle of Texas options, ranking in the 60th percentile statewide. While it doesn't match Baylor's $62,000 earnings or UT-Dallas's $51,732, it delivers respectable outcomes without the premium price tag often attached to private alternatives. The 16% earnings bump from year one to year four suggests graduates build marketable skills that translate to career progression.

Here's what makes this worthwhile: your child gets an Aggie network, reasonable debt, and earnings that clear $50,000 immediately after graduation. For families prioritizing value over prestige maximization, this represents exactly what a public flagship should deliver—solid professional preparation at a price that won't haunt anyone for a decade.

Where Texas A&M University-College Station Stands

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

Earnings Distribution

How Texas A&M University-College Station graduates compare to all programs nationally

Earnings Over Time

How earnings evolve from 1 year to 4 years after graduation

School1 Year4 YearsGrowth
Texas A&M University-College Station$51,664$59,917+16%
Baylor University$62,562$67,847+8%
University of the Incarnate Word$58,499$61,967+6%
University of North Texas$45,745$58,324+27%
Sam Houston State University$43,750$58,124+33%

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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SchoolIn-State TuitionEarnings (1yr)Earnings (4yr)Median DebtDebt/Earnings
Texas A&M University-College StationCollege Station$13,099$51,664$59,917$19,9700.39
Baylor UniversityWaco$54,844$62,562$67,847$20,4750.33
University of the Incarnate WordSan Antonio$35,660$58,499$61,967$36,0070.62
University of Phoenix-TexasDallas$57,983$51,907$50,4700.87
The University of Texas at San AntonioSan Antonio$8,991$56,961$53,030$22,7220.40
The University of Texas at DallasRichardson$14,564$51,732$19,5000.38
National Median$50,361$26,6250.53

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 Texas A&M University-College Station, approximately 19% 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.

Sample Size: Based on 94 graduates with reported earnings and 95 graduates with debt data. Small samples may not be representative.