Human Resources Management and Services (Bachelor's Degree) at University of Michigan-Flint

Median Earnings (1yr)

$39,385

5th percentile

25th percentile in Michigan

Median Debt

$30,500

15% above national median

Analysis

With earnings 22% below the Michigan median for HR programs and 28% below the national average, UM-Flint's HR program struggles to compete even within its own state system. First-year graduates earn $39,385—about half what peers at the Ann Arbor campus make and trailing every other Michigan program with available data. While UM-Flint ranks only at the 25th percentile statewide, it's worth noting that the $30,500 debt load is modest and fairly typical for the state. The 0.77 debt-to-earnings ratio means the entire debt burden equals less than a year's salary, which is manageable compared to many bachelor's programs.

The small sample size (under 30 graduates) warrants real caution here—a few outliers could be skewing these numbers significantly. UM-Flint serves a predominantly local, working-class student body (35% receive Pell grants), and it's possible graduates are prioritizing work-life balance or taking positions at smaller Flint-area organizations rather than pursuing higher-paying corporate roles in Detroit or Grand Rapids.

If your child is committed to staying in the Flint area for personal reasons, this could work as an affordable credential. But for students willing to attend elsewhere in Michigan, the earnings gap is too substantial to ignore. MSU and UM-Dearborn both offer 40%+ higher starting salaries for similar debt levels—a difference of $15,000+ annually that compounds significantly over a career.

Where University of Michigan-Flint Stands

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

Earnings Distribution

How University of Michigan-Flint graduates compare to all programs nationally

Compare to Similar Programs in Michigan

Human Resources Management and Services bachelors's programs at peer institutions in Michigan (19 total in state)

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School	In-State Tuition	Earnings (1yr)	Earnings (4yr)	Median Debt	Debt/Earnings
University of Michigan-FlintFlint	$14,014	$39,385	—	$30,500	0.77
University of Michigan-Ann ArborAnn Arbor	$17,228	$82,714	$92,289	$14,225	0.17
Concordia University Ann ArborAnn Arbor	$34,200	$58,982	$60,257	$37,050	0.63
Michigan State UniversityEast Lansing	$15,988	$56,501	$80,270	$23,475	0.42
University of Michigan-DearbornDearborn	$14,944	$55,944	—	$22,831	0.41
Davenport UniversityGrand Rapids	$23,324	$51,681	$57,458	$31,112	0.60
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 Michigan-Flint, approximately 35% 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 22 graduates with reported earnings and 24 graduates with debt data. Small samples may not be representative.