Human Resources Management and Services (Bachelor's Degree) at University of Minnesota-Duluth

Est. Earnings (1yr)Estimated

$52,667

Est. from MN median (9 programs)

Est. Median DebtEstimated

$25,281

Est. from MN median (4 programs)

Based on U.S. Department of Education data (October 2025 release). Some figures are estimates based on similar programs — see details below.

Analysis

The estimated $25,000 in debt for this HR program positions it well below what peer Minnesota schools typically report—about $4,000 less than the state median. While the first-year earnings estimate of roughly $53,000 comes from other Minnesota HR programs rather than actual UMD-Duluth outcomes, that figure sits just above the national median for the field and reflects what the state's HR market generally delivers. The resulting debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.48 suggests manageable repayment, assuming these peer-based estimates hold true for UMD-Duluth graduates.

What's less clear is how UMD-Duluth's program stacks up against competitors like Bethel or St. Thomas, where reported outcomes show considerably higher earnings. The lack of published data for this specific program means parents can't see whether UMD-Duluth's HR graduates follow the state trend or outperform it. Similar programs across Minnesota vary by more than $20,000 in first-year earnings, which would significantly change the value calculation.

The favorable debt number gives this program a built-in advantage if the earnings estimates prove accurate. For parents, the key question is whether UMD-Duluth's career services and Twin Cities corporate connections can help HR graduates land roles that match or exceed the $53,000 benchmark. Request placement data and employer partnerships specific to the HR program before committing.

Where University of Minnesota-Duluth Stands

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

Compare to Similar Programs in Minnesota

Human Resources Management and Services bachelors's programs at peer institutions in Minnesota (13 total in state)

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School	In-State Tuition	Earnings (1yr)*	Earnings (4yr)	Median Debt*	Debt/Earnings
University of Minnesota-DuluthDuluth	$14,318	$52,667*	—	$25,281*	—
Bethel UniversitySaint Paul	$42,930	$76,000*	$76,632	$29,919*	0.39
Concordia University-Saint PaulSaint Paul	$25,000	$65,730*	$57,399	$28,666*	0.44
Capella UniversityMinneapolis	$14,436	$64,834*	$60,668	$36,121*	0.56
Rasmussen University-MinnesotaSt. Cloud	$10,899	$56,465*	$56,152	$38,233*	0.68
University of St ThomasSaint Paul	$52,284	$52,667*	$65,066	$23,750*	0.45
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 Minnesota-Duluth, approximately 18% 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 9 similar programs in MN. Actual outcomes may vary.