Human Resources Management and Services at Weber State University

Weber State's HR program graduates start at $59,158—nearly $9,000 above the national median and matching Utah's state median. While that sounds solid, this program sits at just the 60th percentile among Utah schools, meaning three out of five HR programs in the state deliver similar or better outcomes. Brigham Young's program, for instance, yields slightly higher earnings, though the gap is marginal.

The debt picture is more encouraging. At $20,500, graduates owe about $6,000 less than the national median and only slightly more than Utah's median of $17,118. This creates a comfortable 0.35 debt-to-earnings ratio, meaning graduates should manage repayment without strain. Earnings growth to $62,854 by year four is modest but steady—enough to stay ahead of inflation without the dramatic jump some career paths offer.

The critical caveat: fewer than 30 graduates were tracked, making these numbers less reliable than larger samples. For a cautious parent, that means less certainty about whether your student will match these outcomes. If your child is committed to HR and prefers Weber State's environment over BYU or Utah Valley, the fundamentals—manageable debt and earnings well above national norms—suggest this won't be a financial mistake. Just recognize you're working with limited data on a program that performs solidly but not exceptionally within Utah.