Human Resources Management and Services at The University of Texas at Tyler

UT Tyler's HR program starts below typical entry-level expectations but shows meaningful momentum. Graduates earn $34,085 in their first year—roughly $16,000 below the Texas median and among the lowest in the state—but reach $44,247 by year four, representing 30% growth. While this trajectory is encouraging, even after four years these graduates trail the state median by about $4,300 and lag significantly behind other UT system schools like UT Dallas ($51,732) and UT San Antonio ($56,961).

The debt picture offers some relief: at $22,152, graduates borrow slightly less than the Texas average and manage a reasonable 0.65 debt-to-earnings ratio. That means the typical graduate owes about eight months of their first-year salary—manageable if that upward earnings trend continues. However, ranking in just the 25th percentile among Texas HR programs suggests this isn't simply about regional wage differences; graduates from schools like Baylor and UIW are commanding substantially higher starting salaries in the same state.

For families prioritizing affordability and UT system credentials, this program keeps debt in check while graduates find their footing. But students with stronger academic profiles or access to other UT campuses should expect better immediate returns. The growth trajectory matters, yet starting nearly $25,000 behind peers at comparable Texas institutions means playing catch-up for years.