Human Resources Management and Services at University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh

UW-Oshkosh graduates leave with notably less debt than their peers—$20,000 compared to $28,368 for Wisconsin HR programs and $26,625 nationally—while earning slightly above both state and national medians. This combination yields a debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.36, meaning graduates carry less than five months' salary in debt. Among Wisconsin's dozen HR programs, UW-Oshkosh ranks in the 60th percentile for earnings, trailing only Concordia and Rasmussen by meaningful amounts while beating several competitors including UW-Whitewater.

The 12% earnings growth to $62,039 by year four is solid if unspectacular, suggesting HR graduates steadily advance but don't experience dramatic salary jumps. The moderate sample size means individual cohort variation is possible, but the overall pattern shows reliable outcomes for a relatively accessible program (87% admission rate). The real advantage here is financial: graduates start their careers with manageable debt loads that won't constrain early-career decisions about housing, transportation, or continued education.

For families concerned about debt burden, UW-Oshkosh delivers above-average earnings with below-average financial risk. The program won't catapult graduates to the top of Wisconsin's HR market, but it provides solid preparation at a price point that makes economic sense from day one.