Human Resources Management and Services (Bachelor's Degree) at Utah Valley University

Median Earnings (1yr)

$52,194

58th percentile

Median Debt

$13,736

48% below national median

Analysis

Utah Valley University's HR program produces a puzzling result: graduates earn slightly above the national median but fall well short of what other Utah programs deliver. At $52,194, first-year earnings trail the state median by $7,000 and sit at just the 40th percentile among Utah's five HR programs. That gap matters when you're competing for jobs in the same metro areas as BYU and Weber State graduates who start nearly $8,000 ahead.

The financial picture does have one bright spot—exceptionally low debt at $13,736, which ranks in the 95th percentile nationally. This creates a manageable 0.26 debt-to-earnings ratio that new graduates can handle comfortably. However, this advantage exists partly because many comparable programs saddle students with double the debt load, not necessarily because UVU delivers superior value.

The sample size here is quite small (under 30 graduates), which makes these numbers less reliable than data from larger cohorts. That said, the earnings gap versus other Utah schools is substantial enough to warrant attention. If your child plans to work in Utah after graduation, they'll be entering the job market with credentials that appear to carry less weight than competitors from nearby institutions, even if the debt burden is lighter.

Where Utah Valley University Stands

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

Earnings Distribution

How Utah Valley University graduates compare to all programs nationally

Compare to Similar Programs in Utah

Human Resources Management and Services bachelors's programs at peer institutions in Utah (5 total in state)

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School	In-State Tuition	Earnings (1yr)	Earnings (4yr)	Median Debt	Debt/Earnings
Utah Valley UniversityOrem	$6,270	$52,194	—	$13,736	0.26
Brigham Young UniversityProvo	$6,496	$59,842	$71,748	—	—
Weber State UniversityOgden	$6,391	$59,158	$62,854	$20,500	0.35
National Median	—	$50,361	—	$26,625	0.53

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 Utah Valley University, approximately 23% 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.

Sample Size: Based on 27 graduates with reported earnings and 21 graduates with debt data. Small samples may not be representative.