Human Resources Management and Services at West Virginia University
Morgantown, WV · Master's Degree · about 32 graduates a year
West Virginia University graduates in human resources management and services earn 26% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 36% of one year’s pay at that point.
How West Virginia 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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| 26 | Sacred Heart University Fairfield, CT | $109,545 | $98,625 | #40 | $73,808 |
| 27 | CUNY Bernard M Baruch College New York, NY | $108,119 | $102,907 | #34 | — |
| 28 | Saint Peter's University Jersey City, NJ | $106,327 | $93,322 | #52 | — |
| 29 | West Virginia University Morgantown, WV | $105,512 | $124,827 | #7 | $86,943 |
| 30 | Pace University New York, NY | $104,806 | $99,754 | #37 | — |
| 31 | Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Harrisburg Middletown, PA | $103,541 | $105,302 | #30 | $82,757 |
| 32 | Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus University Park, PA | $103,541 | $105,302 | #31 | $82,757 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do West Virginia University human resources management and services graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $86,943 one year after graduating and $105,512 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does West Virginia University rank for human resources management and services?
Among 159 colleges reporting earnings for human resources management and services graduates, West Virginia University ranks #29 by median pay four years after graduation, and #7 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is human resources management and services at West Virginia University worth it?
Its graduates earn 26% more than the national median for human resources management and services ($83,558), and the median federal debt at graduation is $37,697.
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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.