Human Resources Management and Services (Bachelor's Degree) at Texas Woman's University

Median Earnings (1yr)

$50,403

50th percentile

60th percentile in Texas

Median Debt

$30,949

16% above national median

Analysis

Texas Woman's University graduates HR professionals earning above the Texas median—$54,431 four years out places them in the 60th percentile among state programs. However, that advantage comes with a significant cost tradeoff. At $30,949, the debt burden runs about 40% higher than other Texas HR programs, though it remains manageable relative to first-year earnings.

The numbers reveal solid fundamentals but limited upside. Earnings grow modestly from $50,403 to $54,431 over four years, tracking closely with both national and state averages. This puts TWU graduates squarely in the middle of the pack nationally while slightly outperforming most Texas competitors. The gap with top programs is substantial—Baylor grads earn $8,000 more annually—but TWU's accessible 95% admission rate serves a different student population, with 40% receiving Pell grants.

For families focused on career stability rather than maximum earnings potential, this program delivers. The debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.61 is workable for an HR career path, and graduates enter a field with clear advancement opportunities. Just understand you're paying somewhat more to attend than you might elsewhere in Texas, and the earnings ceiling appears modest compared to the state's strongest programs.

Where Texas Woman's University Stands

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

Earnings Distribution

How Texas Woman's University graduates compare to all programs nationally

Earnings Over Time

How earnings evolve from 1 year to 4 years after graduation

School	1 Year	4 Years	Growth
Texas Woman's University	$50,403	$54,431	+8%
Baylor University	$62,562	$67,847	+8%
University of the Incarnate Word	$58,499	$61,967	+6%
Texas A&M University-College Station	$51,664	$59,917	+16%
University of North Texas	$45,745	$58,324	+27%

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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School	In-State Tuition	Earnings (1yr)	Earnings (4yr)	Median Debt	Debt/Earnings
Texas Woman's UniversityDenton	$8,648	$50,403	$54,431	$30,949	0.61
Baylor UniversityWaco	$54,844	$62,562	$67,847	$20,475	0.33
University of the Incarnate WordSan Antonio	$35,660	$58,499	$61,967	$36,007	0.62
University of Phoenix-TexasDallas	—	$57,983	$51,907	$50,470	0.87
The University of Texas at San AntonioSan Antonio	$8,991	$56,961	$53,030	$22,722	0.40
The University of Texas at DallasRichardson	$14,564	$51,732	—	$19,500	0.38
National Median	—	$50,361	—	$26,625	0.53

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 Woman's University, approximately 40% 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 58 graduates with reported earnings and 66 graduates with debt data. Small samples may not be representative.