Median Earnings (1yr)
$69,374
66th percentile (60th in MI)
Sample Size
20
Limited data

Earnings Distribution

How Western Michigan University graduates compare to all programs nationally

Western Michigan University graduates earn $69k, placing them in the 66th percentile of all human resources management and services masters programs nationally.

Compare to Similar Programs in Michigan

Human Resources Management and Services masters's programs at peer institutions in Michigan (12 total in state)

SchoolEarnings (1yr)Earnings (4yr)Median DebtDebt/Earnings
Western Michigan University$69,374
Michigan State University$99,526$112,403
Oakland University$79,034$78,709
Concordia University Ann Arbor$71,747
Central Michigan University$67,642$63,997
Baker College$62,611$67,356
National Median$60,999

Other Human Resources Management and Services Programs in Michigan

Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across Michigan schools

SchoolIn-State TuitionEarnings (1yr)Debt
Michigan State University
East Lansing
$15,988$99,526
Oakland University
Rochester Hills
$14,694$79,034
Concordia University Ann Arbor
Ann Arbor
$34,200$71,747
Central Michigan University
Mount Pleasant
$14,190$67,642
Baker College
Owosso
$12,810$62,611

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 Western Michigan University, approximately 25% 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.