Human Resources Management and Services (Bachelor's Degree) at The University of Texas at San Antonio

Median Earnings (1yr)

$56,961

80th percentile

60th percentile in Texas

Median Debt

$22,722

15% below national median

Analysis

UTSA's HR program quietly outperforms most of its competition, landing graduates at higher starting salaries than you'll find at Texas A&M or UT Dallas—and without the premium debt load of private alternatives like Baylor. With first-year earnings of $56,961 against just $22,722 in debt, students enter the workforce with manageable obligations and immediate earning power. Among Texas HR programs, this ranks in the 60th percentile, but that's stronger than it sounds: UTSA beats the state median by over $8,000 annually while keeping debt below the Texas average.

The catch is the earnings trajectory. Graduates see a 7% decline by year four, dropping to $53,030—suggesting HR roles at UTSA may start strong but plateau quickly or that some graduates shift into adjacent roles with different pay scales. This pattern isn't unusual in HR, where rapid early advancement can depend heavily on organizational size and industry, but it means the starting salary advantage may not compound over time.

For families weighing value, the math still works: a debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.40 means your child could feasibly pay off loans within a year of focused repayment. UTSA serves a high proportion of Pell Grant students and delivers on accessibility without sacrificing outcomes. If your student is committed to HR and wants to stay in Texas, this program offers solid entry-level preparation at a price point that won't dominate their twenties.

Where The University of Texas at San Antonio Stands

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

Earnings Distribution

How The University of Texas at San Antonio 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
The University of Texas at San Antonio	$56,961	$53,030	-7%
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
The University of Texas at San AntonioSan Antonio	$8,991	$56,961	$53,030	$22,722	0.40
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 DallasRichardson	$14,564	$51,732	—	$19,500	0.38
Texas A&M University-College StationCollege Station	$13,099	$51,664	$59,917	$19,970	0.39
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 The University of Texas at San Antonio, approximately 42% 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 33 graduates with reported earnings and 28 graduates with debt data. Small samples may not be representative.