Human Resources Management and Services at University of St Thomas

The University of St. Thomas HR program matches the median earnings for Minnesota HR graduates at $52,667, but dig deeper and you'll notice something striking: graduates here carry $23,750 in debt compared to the state median of $29,292. That lower debt load—combined with solid 24% earnings growth to $65,066 by year four—creates a more favorable financial picture than the state ranking alone suggests. You're getting middle-of-the-pack earnings with below-average debt, which matters more than ranking at the 60th percentile.

However, treat these numbers cautiously. The sample size is under 30 graduates, meaning a few outliers could significantly skew the data. What's clear is that this program trails competitors like Bethel University ($76,000) and Concordia-Saint Paul ($65,730) in starting salaries. The 0.45 debt-to-earnings ratio is manageable—graduates owe less than half their first year's salary—but that's partly because St. Thomas attracts relatively affluent students (only 20% receive Pell grants).

For families comfortable with a private school price tag, this delivers predictable outcomes: your child will likely find HR work, carry reasonable debt, and see their salary grow steadily. Just don't expect the premium starting salaries that some Minnesota competitors produce, and remember these figures might not hold for every graduate given the limited data.