Human Resources Management and Services at University of Massachusetts Global

University of Massachusetts Global's HR program produces graduates earning $65,673 in their first year—landing in the 95th percentile nationally and 80th percentile among California programs. That puts graduates roughly $17,000 ahead of the typical California HR program and about $8,000 ahead of the next-best alternative at University of Phoenix-California. For a field where many programs struggle to break $50,000 in starting pay, this represents a meaningful earnings advantage.

The debt picture reinforces the value. At $22,979, graduates carry less debt than both the national median ($26,625) and California median ($25,067), creating a debt-to-earnings ratio of just 0.35. That means debt equals roughly four months of first-year salary—a manageable burden that should allow for comfortable repayment. The earnings plateau after year one (essentially flat growth to $66,122 by year four) suggests graduates enter at competitive compensation levels rather than starting low and working their way up.

For families comparing California HR programs, this stands out as the top-performing option with a reasonable debt load. The combination of strong starting salaries and below-average borrowing makes this a solid choice for students committed to HR careers, though the earnings stagnation means career advancement will depend more on experience and professional development than the credential alone.