Human Resources Management and Services at Touro University

A $25,000 debt load for a degree that typically produces $53,000 in first-year earnings creates one of the more manageable debt scenarios in higher education. Based on comparable HR management programs across New York, this estimated debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.47 suggests graduates could reasonably tackle their loans on an entry-level salary—think paying roughly 10-15% of gross income toward student debt rather than the crushing burden some programs create.

What's less clear is Touro's specific track record. The estimated figures here come from peer programs in New York, not Touro's own outcomes, so you're making decisions with limited visibility. The good news: Touro's estimates align almost exactly with New York's state medians for HR programs, and they sit comfortably above the national median of $50,361. The catch: New York's HR programs show enormous variation, from Cornell grads earning $73,000 to SUNY Alfred grads starting at $34,000. Where Touro actually falls in that range matters significantly for your return on investment.

The fundamentals look reasonable—median debt, median earnings, and a selective admission profile that suggests decent student quality. But with suppressed data, you're betting on Touro performing close to the state average rather than sliding toward the lower end. If your child is considering this program, pressing the school for more specific placement and salary data would be worth the discomfort of asking.