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

Median Earnings (1yr)

$46,700

25th percentile

40th percentile in Texas

Median Debt

$22,000

17% below national median

Analysis

University of Houston's HR program graduates start at $46,700—about $4,000 below Texas peers and among the bottom quarter nationally for this degree. That earnings gap matters more because students are borrowing at the 79th percentile nationally, though the $22,000 debt load itself stays manageable with that 0.47 ratio. Among Texas HR programs, this ranks at the 40th percentile, meaning most alternatives in-state deliver stronger starting salaries. Compare that to UT San Antonio (which also serves a similar demographic) where graduates earn $56,961 right out of the gate—a $10,000 difference.

The 21% earnings growth to $56,273 by year four helps close the gap somewhat, but graduates spend those early years playing catch-up to peers who started ahead. With 41% of students on Pell grants, many come from families where every dollar of that starting salary matters for immediate financial stability.

For a Tier 1 research university in Houston's robust job market, these outcomes feel underwhelming. If your child is set on HR and UH for location or cost reasons, the manageable debt prevents disaster. But Texas offers stronger options—even the public UT system schools deliver better returns. Unless in-state tuition makes this significantly cheaper than those alternatives, the numbers suggest looking elsewhere.

Where University of Houston Stands

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

Earnings Distribution

How University of Houston graduates compare to all programs nationally

Earnings Over Time

How earnings evolve from 1 year to 4 years after graduation

School	1 Year	4 Years	Growth
University of Houston	$46,700	$56,273	+20%
Baylor University	$62,562	$67,847	+8%
University of the Incarnate Word	$58,499	$61,967	+6%
Texas A&M University-College Station	$51,664	$59,917	+16%
University of North Texas	$45,745	$58,324	+27%

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
University of HoustonHouston	$9,711	$46,700	$56,273	$22,000	0.47
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

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 University of Houston, approximately 41% 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.

Sample Size: Based on 141 graduates with reported earnings and 141 graduates with debt data. Small samples may not be representative.