Human Resources Management and Services (Bachelor's Degree) at The College of Saint Rose

Est. Earnings (1yr)

$53,317

Est. from NY median (5 programs)

Est. Median Debt

$25,000

Est. from NY median (3 programs)

Analysis

Based on comparable Human Resources programs in New York, Saint Rose graduates can expect first-year earnings around $53,000 against estimated debt of $25,000—a debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.47 that's actually better than the national median debt for this field. While we can't see actual outcomes for this specific cohort due to small class sizes, the estimated figures align with the state median, suggesting middle-of-the-pack performance among New York's 25 HR programs.

The comparison to peer schools reveals the range of possibilities: Cornell's HR graduates start near $73,000, while SUNY Alfred's begin closer to $34,000. Saint Rose's estimated position in the middle suggests moderate earning potential without the premium outcomes of top-tier programs, though the debt burden appears manageable—a graduate earning $53,000 could reasonably tackle $25,000 in loans with disciplined budgeting.

For parents, the key question is whether this estimated outcome justifies the investment when you're working with limited visibility into actual program results. The projected debt level won't be crippling, but with HR being an accessible field where credentials and experience often matter as much as institutional prestige, compare the total cost here against SUNY options that might deliver similar entry points with less debt. The estimates suggest reasonable value, not exceptional returns.

Where The College of Saint Rose 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
The College of Saint RoseAlbany	$37,452	$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 The College of Saint Rose, approximately 39% 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.