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

Median Earnings (1yr)Small sample

$47,095

28th percentile

60th percentile in Ohio

Median DebtReported

$41,613

56% above national median

Based on U.S. Department of Education data (October 2025 release).

Analysis

Tiffin's HR program carries the highest debt burden of any program in Ohio—landing in just the 5th percentile nationally for affordability—while delivering earnings barely above the state median. At $41,613 in debt against $47,095 in starting earnings, graduates face an 0.88 debt-to-earnings ratio, meaning they're borrowing nearly a full year's salary to enter a field where starting salaries are modest. Compare this to Ohio State, where HR graduates earn $59,000, or even University of Akron at $51,000, and the value gap becomes stark.

The small sample size here (under 30 graduates) means individual outcomes could vary significantly, but the pattern is concerning: you're paying premium private-school debt for below-national-average earnings. While Tiffin's graduates do slightly outperform Ohio's median ($45,244), that 60th percentile state ranking doesn't justify borrowing 66% more than the typical Ohio HR student.

For families serious about HR, this program demands careful financial planning. If your child can secure substantial merit aid or has family support to minimize borrowing, the debt picture improves considerably. But at sticker price with typical aid packages, you're looking at loan payments that will significantly constrain early-career financial flexibility in a field where the earnings simply don't grow fast enough to justify this debt level.

Where Tiffin University Stands

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

Earnings Distribution

How Tiffin University graduates compare to all programs nationally

Compare to Similar Programs in Ohio

Human Resources Management and Services bachelors's programs at peer institutions in Ohio (35 total in state)

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School	In-State Tuition	Earnings (1yr)	Earnings (4yr)	Median Debt	Debt/Earnings
Tiffin UniversityTiffin	$32,400	$47,095	—	$41,613	0.88
Walsh UniversityNorth Canton	$34,595	$80,566	—	$29,812	0.37
Ohio State University-Main CampusColumbus	$12,859	$58,991	$64,319	$19,500	0.33
Bluffton UniversityBluffton	$36,298	$55,253	—	$35,001	0.63
University of Akron Main CampusAkron	$12,799	$51,422	$55,723	$20,750	0.40
John Carroll UniversityUniversity Heights	$49,100	$50,938	—	$20,000	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

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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 Tiffin University, approximately 36% 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 16 graduates with reported earnings and 19 graduates with debt data. Small samples may not be representative.