Median Earnings (1yr)
$94,625
95th percentile (80th in CA)
Sample Size
218
Adequate data

Earnings Distribution

How University of Southern California graduates compare to all programs nationally

University of Southern California graduates earn $95k, placing them in the 95th percentile of all human resources management and services masters programs nationally.

Compare to Similar Programs in California

Human Resources Management and Services masters's programs at peer institutions in California (23 total in state)

SchoolEarnings (1yr)Earnings (4yr)Median DebtDebt/Earnings
University of Southern California$94,625
University of San Francisco$127,715$129,059
Pepperdine University$113,702
University of Massachusetts Global$75,678$81,108
Golden Gate University$75,191$116,514
National University$73,848$85,441
National Median$60,999

Other Human Resources Management and Services Programs in California

Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across California schools

SchoolIn-State TuitionEarnings (1yr)Debt
University of San Francisco
San Francisco
$58,222$127,715
Pepperdine University
Malibu
$66,742$113,702
University of Massachusetts Global
Aliso Viejo
$12,520$75,678
Golden Gate University
San Francisco
$31,243$75,191
National University
San Diego
$13,320$73,848

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 Southern California, approximately 22% 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.