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

Est. Earnings (1yr)

$55,123

Est. from VA median (3 programs)

Est. Median Debt

$19,500

Est. from VA median (3 programs)

Analysis

The estimated $19,500 debt load from University of Lynchburg's HR program appears manageable when weighed against the $55,123 first-year earnings figure drawn from similar Virginia programs. That 0.35 debt-to-earnings ratio falls comfortably below the warning threshold, and the debt itself is notably lower than the $26,625 national median for HR bachelor's degrees. However, it's worth noting these figures represent what peer programs produce rather than tracked outcomes from Lynchburg's specific graduates.

The earnings estimate places this program right at Virginia's median for HR degrees, though the small number of programs statewide (just seven total) means you're working with limited comparison points. Nationally, the projected $55,123 exceeds the median by nearly $5,000, suggesting Virginia's market generally rewards HR professionals better than many states. Eastern Mennonite graduates earn about $5,000 more according to reported data, indicating there may be variation even among Virginia's smaller schools.

The practical calculus here depends on whether your student can replicate the outcomes seen at comparable programs. With no specific graduate data for this program, you're betting on Lynchburg providing similar preparation and network access to the handful of other Virginia HR programs that informed these estimates. The debt figure offers some protection—even if earnings disappoint, sub-$20,000 debt remains workable—but confirm what career services support and employer connections distinguish this particular program.

Where University of Lynchburg Stands

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

Compare to Similar Programs in Virginia

Human Resources Management and Services bachelors's programs at peer institutions in Virginia (7 total in state)

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School	In-State Tuition	Earnings (1yr)*	Earnings (4yr)	Median Debt*	Debt/Earnings
University of LynchburgLynchburg	$35,540	$55,123*	—	$19,500*	—
Eastern Mennonite UniversityHarrisonburg	$41,860	$60,136*	—	$18,555*	0.31
University of RichmondUniversity of Richmond	$62,600	$55,123*	$59,752	$19,500*	0.35
Regent UniversityVirginia Beach	$20,686	$51,631*	$52,666	$30,031*	0.58
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 University of Lynchburg, approximately 27% 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 3 similar programs in VA. Actual outcomes may vary.