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

Median Earnings (1yr)

$65,673

95th percentile

80th percentile in California

Median Debt

$22,979

14% below national median

Analysis

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.

Where University of Massachusetts Global Stands

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

Earnings Distribution

How University of Massachusetts Global 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 Massachusetts Global	$65,673	$66,122	+1%
Fresno Pacific University	$55,616	$59,185	+6%
California State University-Fresno	$43,848	$58,531	+33%
California State University-Long Beach	$46,453	$56,388	+21%
University of Phoenix-California	$57,983	$51,907	-10%

Compare to Similar Programs in California

Human Resources Management and Services bachelors's programs at peer institutions in California (24 total in state)

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School	In-State Tuition	Earnings (1yr)	Earnings (4yr)	Median Debt	Debt/Earnings
University of Massachusetts GlobalAliso Viejo	$12,520	$65,673	$66,122	$22,979	0.35
University of Phoenix-CaliforniaOntario	—	$57,983	$51,907	$50,470	0.87
Fresno Pacific UniversityFresno	$35,558	$55,616	$59,185	$27,155	0.49
Ashford UniversitySan Diego	$13,160	$51,118	$50,031	$41,117	0.80
California State University-Long BeachLong Beach	$7,008	$46,453	$56,388	$12,733	0.27
San Francisco State UniversitySan Francisco	$7,424	$46,041	—	—	—
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 Massachusetts Global, approximately 23% 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.