Human Resources Management and Services (Bachelor's Degree) at Trine University-Regional/Non-Traditional Campuses

Est. Earnings (1yr)

$49,225

Est. from IN median (6 programs)

Est. Median Debt

$30,016

Est. from national median (72 programs)

Analysis

A debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.61 suggests manageable borrowing for this HR program, though the uncertainty around these estimates matters. Both the earnings and debt figures are extrapolated from peer programs—earnings from six Indiana bachelor's HR programs, debt from 72 similar institutions nationally—because Trine's regional campuses have too few graduates in this field to publish reliable data. Based on these comparable programs, first-year earnings of roughly $49,000 align precisely with Indiana's state median for HR bachelor's degrees, though several Indiana schools report higher outcomes, with Indiana Wesleyan graduates earning over $56,000.

The estimated $30,000 debt load sits above both state and national medians for HR programs ($26,500-$26,600), which could reflect Trine's tuition structure or the regional campus model. Still, with debt staying below two-thirds of first-year income, graduates would theoretically face reasonable repayment terms—federal loan payments would consume about 6-7% of gross income under standard plans. The low Pell percentage (13%) suggests this campus serves fewer low-income students, though that doesn't necessarily predict individual outcomes.

The core challenge is that you're investing based on what *other* Indiana HR programs produce, not on proven outcomes from Trine's regional campuses specifically. If their career services, employer network, or curriculum quality differs materially from those six peer schools, actual results could vary. Request job placement data directly from the campus and compare costs carefully against Indiana schools with verified track records in this field.

Where Trine University-Regional/Non-Traditional Campuses Stands

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

Compare to Similar Programs in Indiana

Human Resources Management and Services bachelors's programs at peer institutions in Indiana (17 total in state)

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School	In-State Tuition	Earnings (1yr)*	Earnings (4yr)	Median Debt*	Debt/Earnings
Trine University-Regional/Non-Traditional CampusesAngola	$9,576	$49,225*	—	$30,016*	—
Indiana Wesleyan University-MarionMarion	$31,168	$56,752*	$51,543	$51,703*	0.91
Indiana Wesleyan University-National & GlobalMarion	$8,216	$56,752*	—	—*	—
Purdue University GlobalWest Lafayette	$10,110	$50,810*	—	$44,834*	0.88
Purdue University NorthwestHammond	$8,419	$47,640*	—	$26,486*	0.56
Ball State UniversityMuncie	$10,758	$47,451*	$59,740	$20,500*	0.43
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 Trine University-Regional/Non-Traditional Campuses, approximately 13% 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 6 similar programs in IN. Actual outcomes may vary.