Human Resources Management and Services (Bachelor's Degree) at Universidad Ana G. Mendez-Cupey Campus

Est. Earnings (1yr)

$50,361

Est. from national median (169 programs)

Est. Median Debt

$15,000

Est. from PR median (3 programs)

Analysis

A debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.30 suggests manageable student loan obligations—estimated debt of $15,000 against first-year earnings around $50,000 based on national HR program outcomes. What's particularly striking is how that debt figure compares to the state picture: while most HR bachelor's programs in Puerto Rico carry a median debt of just $8,688, this estimate of $15,000 is still far below the national median of $26,625. For a school where 69% of students receive Pell grants, keeping debt in check matters enormously.

The earnings estimate of roughly $50,000 mirrors the national median for HR programs, which provides some reassurance about career prospects. However, it's worth noting that these figures come from peer institutions rather than this campus's actual graduate outcomes, so there's inherent uncertainty about how well they predict what students here will experience. Puerto Rico's economy differs substantially from the mainland, and actual starting salaries for HR roles could vary based on local market conditions.

For families weighing this program, the key question is whether $15,000 in debt for a degree that appears to lead to roughly $50,000 in first-year earnings represents a reasonable investment. The math works on paper—you'd need to dedicate about 30% of first-year earnings to pay off loans quickly—but verify what actual graduates from this campus are earning and where they're working before committing.

Where Universidad Ana G. Mendez-Cupey Campus Stands

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

Compare to Similar Programs Nationally

Human Resources Management and Services bachelors's programs at top institutions nationally

Scroll to see more →

School	In-State Tuition	Earnings (1yr)*	Earnings (4yr)	Median Debt*	Debt/Earnings
Universidad Ana G. Mendez-Cupey CampusSan Juan	$6,920	$50,361*	—	$15,000*	—
Benedictine UniversityLisle	$34,290	$83,475*	$70,999	$31,872*	0.38
University of Michigan-Ann ArborAnn Arbor	$17,228	$82,714*	$92,289	$14,225*	0.17
Northwestern UniversityEvanston	$65,997	$82,255*	—	$38,832*	0.47
Walsh UniversityNorth Canton	$34,595	$80,566*	—	$29,812*	0.37
Waldorf UniversityForest City	$25,220	$77,897*	$68,524	$32,111*	0.41
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 Universidad Ana G. Mendez-Cupey Campus, approximately 69% 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 national median of 169 similar programs. Actual outcomes may vary.