Human Resources Management and Services at Warner Pacific University

Warner Pacific's HR management program carries an estimated $30,016 in debt—notably higher than both the Oregon median of $25,460 and the national median of $26,625 for this degree. With first-year earnings projected around $50,361 based on comparable bachelor's programs nationwide, graduates would face a debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.60, meaning they'd owe about seven months of their first-year salary.

This financial picture becomes more concerning when you consider that Portland State University, the only nearby program with reported outcomes, shows graduates earning $49,696—virtually the same as the national benchmark—but with debt figures that suggest Warner Pacific students may be borrowing more for similar market outcomes. For a family considering a private university in Portland, that extra debt matters when HR starting salaries hover around $50,000 regardless of which Oregon school you attend.

The practical reality: if your child can access PSU or manage their borrowing at Warner Pacific below $25,000, the degree becomes more viable. But at $30,000-plus in debt for a field where entry-level pay is fairly standardized, you're looking at loan payments that could strain a young professional's budget for years. Before committing, compare Warner Pacific's actual aid package against public alternatives—the credential may be similar, but the price tag shouldn't be.