Human Resources Management and Services (Bachelor's Degree) at University of Puerto Rico-Aguadilla

Est. Earnings (1yr)

$50,361

Est. from national median (169 programs)

Median Debt

$5,500

79% below national median

Analysis

A reported fourth-year salary of $19,199 signals something is fundamentally off with this program's outcomes—either the data captures part-time work, graduates leaving Puerto Rico's job market, or a genuine struggle to launch HR careers. That figure sits far below what comparable HR bachelor's programs produce nationally ($50,361), and even accounting for Puerto Rico's lower cost of living, it suggests significant employment challenges. The $5,500 in debt is manageable in absolute terms, but becomes problematic when measured against actual earning power.

The disconnect between estimated first-year earnings (derived from mainland programs) and the reported fourth-year figure is too large to ignore. If graduates were following typical HR career trajectories, we'd expect earnings to climb after the first year, not crater. This pattern—common among Puerto Rico programs—likely reflects graduates migrating to the mainland for better opportunities or accepting positions well outside their field. For a family considering this investment, the low debt offers some protection, but the reported earnings suggest this degree isn't functioning as a reliable pathway to HR careers on the island.

The practical reality: your child would graduate with minimal debt but into a job market where HR bachelor's degrees don't appear to translate into stable professional employment. If staying in Puerto Rico is the goal, investigate what percentage of recent graduates actually work in HR roles versus other industries or relocate for work.

Where University of Puerto Rico-Aguadilla Stands

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

Earnings Over Time

How earnings evolve from 1 year to 4 years after graduation

School	1 Year	4 Years	Growth
University of Puerto Rico-Aguadilla	—	$19,199	—
Cornell University	$73,436	$94,446	+29%
University of Michigan-Ann Arbor	$82,714	$92,289	+12%
Saint Joseph's University - Philadelphia	$58,528	$83,008	+42%
George Washington University	$57,219	$81,557	+43%

Compare to Similar Programs Nationally

Human Resources Management and Services bachelors's programs at top institutions nationally

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School	In-State Tuition	Earnings (1yr)*	Earnings (4yr)	Median Debt	Debt/Earnings
University of Puerto Rico-AguadillaAguadilla	$5,954	$50,361*	$19,199	$5,500	—
Benedictine UniversityLisle	$34,290	$83,475*	$70,999	$31,872	0.38
University of Michigan-Ann ArborAnn Arbor	$17,228	$82,714*	$92,289	$14,225	0.17
Northwestern UniversityEvanston	$65,997	$82,255*	—	$38,832	0.47
Walsh UniversityNorth Canton	$34,595	$80,566*	—	$29,812	0.37
Waldorf UniversityForest City	$25,220	$77,897*	$68,524	$32,111	0.41
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 Puerto Rico-Aguadilla, approximately 82% 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 national median of 169 similar programs. Actual outcomes may vary.