Human Resources Management and Services at University of Arkansas Grantham

University of Arkansas Grantham's HR program carries exceptionally high debt—$46,803 places it in the 95th percentile nationally, meaning 95% of similar programs graduate students with less debt. The nearly 1:1 debt-to-earnings ratio ($46,524 first-year salary) means graduates will likely face several years of substantial loan payments relative to their income. While earnings exceed Arkansas's state median by about $3,000, they fall $4,000 short of the national benchmark. The 62% Pell grant population suggests many students here may have limited financial cushion to manage this debt load.

The state context offers one positive note: this program ranks in the 60th percentile among Arkansas HR programs, outperforming the flagship University of Arkansas's program by about $6,500 in first-year earnings. However, this comes at a steep cost premium—graduates here carry roughly $5,000 more debt than the state median.

Keep in mind the sample size is small (under 30 graduates), which makes these numbers less reliable predictors of your child's outcome. For a family considering this program, the central question is whether the online flexibility justifies debt levels that are nearly double what most HR programs require. Traditional in-state options would likely offer similar or better outcomes with substantially less financial risk.