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

Est. Earnings (1yr)

$48,552

Est. from TX median (14 programs)

Est. Median Debt

$30,016

Est. from national median (72 programs)

Analysis

A Trinity University bachelor's in Human Resources comes with an estimated debt load that's 34% higher than what's typical across Texas HR programs, while estimated first-year earnings of around $48,500 lag behind what graduates at comparable Texas programs are achieving. Baylor and UT-San Antonio graduates, for instance, report earnings $8,000 to $14,000 higher, suggesting Trinity's selective admissions (28% acceptance rate) and high SAT scores don't necessarily translate to stronger HR career outcomes.

The 0.62 debt-to-earnings ratio isn't alarming on its face—you'd be looking at manageable monthly payments. But context matters: peer programs in Texas typically carry $22,300 in debt versus the estimated $30,000 here, and those other programs are producing similar or better earnings. Given that HR is a field where professional experience and certifications often matter more than institutional prestige, the premium you're paying at Trinity may not deliver proportional value.

If your child is set on Trinity for other reasons—campus culture, smaller class sizes, the liberal arts experience—this program won't derail their financial future. But if HR is the primary goal, looking at UT-Dallas or UT-San Antonio could deliver comparable career preparation with significantly less debt. The numbers here suggest you're paying for the Trinity name rather than distinctly better HR career outcomes.

Where Trinity University Stands

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

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
Trinity UniversitySan Antonio	$51,352	$48,552*	—	$30,016*	—
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 San AntonioSan Antonio	$8,991	$56,961*	$53,030	$22,722*	0.40
The University of Texas at DallasRichardson	$14,564	$51,732*	—	$19,500*	0.38
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 Trinity University, approximately 16% 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 14 similar programs in TX. Actual outcomes may vary.