Human Resources Management and Services at Urshan University

Based on comparable HR programs in Missouri, graduates here would face about $31,000 in debt—roughly $4,000 more than the national median for this field. That extra debt matters when first-year earnings are projected around $51,000, creating a debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.61. While manageable on paper, this puts Urshan's estimated outcomes right in the middle of Missouri's HR programs, neither notably strong nor particularly weak.

The challenge with these estimates is that they reflect what *similar* programs produce, not necessarily what Urshan delivers. The school's 84% admission rate and 40% Pell grant population suggest it serves a different student body than nearby Saint Louis University, where actual reported earnings reach $52,000. Yet the estimated debt here exceeds what larger regional competitors like Park and Lindenwood typically saddle their HR graduates with.

For parents weighing this investment, the core question is whether Urshan offers something distinctive worth the estimated debt load—perhaps smaller classes, specific industry connections, or values alignment—since the financial projections alone don't differentiate it from cheaper state options. If your student is choosing primarily based on earnings potential and debt minimization, programs with actual reported data showing similar outcomes but lower costs deserve serious comparison before committing here.