Human Resources Management and Services at Western Carolina University
Cullowhee, NC · Master's Degree · about 49 graduates a year
Western Carolina University graduates in human resources management and services earn 7% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 29% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Western Carolina University Compares for Human Resources Management and Services
All 159 colleges reporting human resources management and services earnings at this degree level, ranked by median pay four years after graduation. “Wage-adjusted” divides pay by the square root of the state’s wage index so colleges in low-wage states aren’t penalized for local pay.
| # | College | 4 yrs after | Wage-adjusted | Adj. rank | 1 yr after |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cornell University Ithaca, NY | $155,909 | $148,393 | #4 | $112,291 |
| 2 | University of San Francisco San Francisco, CA | $153,058 | $139,273 | #5 | $127,715 |
| 3 | Vanderbilt University Nashville, TN | $138,852 | $151,681 | #2 | $102,713 |
| 4 | Northern Kentucky University Highland Heights, KY | $137,370 | $155,544 | #1 | $106,262 |
| 5 | University of South Carolina-Columbia Columbia, SC | $136,605 | $151,474 | #3 | $103,855 |
| 6 | Seton Hall University South Orange, NJ | $128,177 | $112,499 | #14 | $108,030 |
| 7 | Michigan State University East Lansing, MI | $127,481 | $134,414 | #6 | $99,526 |
| 8 | New York University New York, NY | $125,710 | $119,650 | #10 | $87,072 |
| 9 | Golden Gate University San Francisco, CA | $123,772 | $112,624 | #13 | $75,191 |
| 10 | Pepperdine University Malibu, CA | $123,307 | $112,201 | #16 | $113,702 |
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| 99 | Western Michigan University Kalamazoo, MI | $78,328 | $82,588 | #81 | $69,374 |
| 100 | Bellevue University Bellevue, NE | $78,226 | $80,850 | #89 | $58,122 |
| 101 | Azusa Pacific University Azusa, CA | $77,902 | $70,886 | #132 | $52,927 |
| 102 | Western Carolina University Cullowhee, NC | $77,673 | $83,354 | #79 | $59,947 |
| 103 | Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College Baton Rouge, LA | $77,187 | $89,350 | #61 | $66,564 |
| 104 | Franklin University Columbus, OH | $76,478 | $81,613 | #85 | $60,930 |
| 105 | Florida Institute of Technology Melbourne, FL | $75,661 | $80,531 | #90 | — |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Western Carolina University human resources management and services graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $59,947 one year after graduating and $77,673 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Western Carolina University rank for human resources management and services?
Among 159 colleges reporting earnings for human resources management and services graduates, Western Carolina University ranks #102 by median pay four years after graduation, and #79 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is human resources management and services at Western Carolina University worth it?
Its graduates earn 7% less than the national median for human resources management and services ($83,558), and the median federal debt at graduation is $22,818.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are medians for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled; programs with few graduates are not reported. Wage adjustment uses Census ACS state median household income.