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Human Resources Management and Services bachelor's degree at Cornell University

Ithaca, NY · Private nonprofit

What this page covers

Federal data group related majors at the same college and degree level. One record can include several named programs or concentrations.

The short version

Reported earnings are notably above similar programs.

$44,644 above the national median for the same field and degree level.

Debt as a share of earnings
13.3% of annual earnings
Highest price with a positive payoff
$124,283 / year
Modeled 10-year payoff
+130% · Strong payoff
Available price data
College-wide context only
PRICE SENSITIVITY

The price can change the verdict.

Hold observed earnings constant and see how the modeled ten-year payoff changes as annual price rises.

What stays fixed$112,713 observed annual earnings · 4 years of study · $45,000 alternative annual earnings · ten-year horizonThe marked price is this college’s institution-wide average net price, not the exact price of this program category. This is a sensitivity test, not a tuition quote or earnings forecast.
OUTCOME SIGNALS

Graduate outcomes from several angles.

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+64%Earnings growth, year 1 → 5$73,436 → $120,368
212Earn above high-school thresholdGraduate count in the year-4 cohort
110Working in the college’s stateGraduate count in the year-4 cohort
231Year-5 earnings observationsCohort behind the year-5 median
278Borrowers representedCohort behind the debt median
$51,484Awarding-school debtDebt attributed to the college granting the credential
Not availableRecent awardsIPEDS 2024–25 first-major completions in this field and credential
NEW FEDERAL PROGRAM CONTEXT

Size, aid and an earnings floor.

The Department of Education’s 2026 informational preview adds current program participation and a preliminary earnings comparison. It does not make a final eligibility determination.

523Students receiving federal aid2024–25 Title IV enrollment
136Federal-aid completers2024–25 program completers
220Pell Grant recipients2024–25 program count
237Federal loan borrowers2024–25 unduplicated count
236Graduates not recorded as employedHistorical federal cohort, three years after completion
Preliminary federal earnings benchmark$34,808Informational preview, not a final accountability result
Observed year-4 earnings$112,713$77,905 above the preliminary benchmark

Additional borrowing reported for this category: 65 Parent PLUS borrowers.

Source: U.S. Department of Education PPD:2026 informational preview. Program categories use OPEID, four-digit field and credential level; federal-aid counts do not represent every enrolled student. Completion and employment measures use older cohorts shown above and are not combined into the payoff estimate.

01 · PRICE CONTEXT$28,690

Institution-wide annual average net price, not this program’s price.

02 · BORROWING$15,000

Median federal debt across schools attended at this academic level.

03 · EARNINGS$112,713

Observed median earnings four full years after completion.

04 · REPAYMENT$159/mo

Estimated standard 10-year federal payment.

ADDITIONAL WORKFORCE PROGRAM REPORTS

8 related offerings reported to the Department of Labor

These provider-reported records add named prices, completion and employment context where available. They describe a separate workforce-program cohort and may include non-degree training, so they are not blended into the College Scorecard earnings or DegreeVerdict ROI.

Credential not specified · CIP 52.1001

Recruiting and Talent Acquisition Certificate

Reported price
$0
Completion
Not reported
Employed in Q2
Not reported
Q2 quarterly earnings
Not available
This program provides online instruction, e-learning, or distance learning only.
Human Resource Transformation Certificate · CIP 52.1001

Human Resource Transformation Certificate

Reported price
$2,730
Completion
Not reported
Employed in Q2
Not reported
Q2 quarterly earnings
Not available
This program provides online instruction, e-learning, or distance learning only.
Human Resources Essentials Certificate · CIP 52.1001

Human Resources Essentials Certificate

Reported price
$2,730
Completion
Not reported
Employed in Q2
Not reported
Q2 quarterly earnings
Not available
This program provides online instruction, e-learning, or distance learning only.
Human Resources Management Certificate · CIP 52.1001

Human Resources Management Certificate

Reported price
$3,220
Completion
Not reported
Employed in Q2
Not reported
Q2 quarterly earnings
Not available
This program provides online instruction, e-learning, or distance learning only.
Diversity And Inclusion For HR Certificate · CIP 52.1001

Diversity And Inclusion For HR Certificate

Reported price
Not available
Completion
Not reported
Employed in Q2
Not reported
Q2 quarterly earnings
Not available
This program provides online instruction, e-learning, or distance learning only.
Human Resources Management Certificate · CIP 52.1001

Human Resources Management Certificate

Reported price
Not available
Completion
Not reported
Employed in Q2
Not reported
Q2 quarterly earnings
Not available
This program provides online instruction, e-learning, or distance learning only.
PHR Prep Certificate · CIP 52.1099

PHR Prep Certificate

Reported price
Not available
Completion
Not reported
Employed in Q2
Not reported
Q2 quarterly earnings
Not available
This program provides online instruction, e-learning, or distance learning only.
Strategic Human Resources certificate · CIP 52.1001

Strategic Human Resources Leadership

Reported price
Not available
Completion
Not reported
Employed in Q2
Not reported
Q2 quarterly earnings
Not available
This program provides online instruction, e-learning, or distance learning only.
Program year 2022. Quarterly earnings are not annual salary. Suppressed values appear as “Not reported.” Source: U.S. Department of Labor TrainingProviderResults.gov. Showing 8 of 8 related records.
WHAT WILL IT COST?

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AVERAGE NET PRICE$28,690Institution-wide annual figure
COST OF ATTENDANCE$88,140Institution-wide annual budget
ADMISSION RATE8.8%Institution context
COMPLETION RATE95.4%Institution-wide completion rate
WHAT DO GRADUATES EARN?

Reported earnings after completion.

Each point may represent a different federal cohort. A missing bar means the figure was unavailable or suppressed.

$73,436Year 1
$112,713Year 4
$120,368Year 5
CAN THE EARNINGS SUPPORT THE DEBT?

1.7% of gross monthly earnings

Estimated monthly payment divided by observed gross monthly earnings. This excludes taxes, other debts and income-driven repayment.

Gross monthly earnings$9,393
Estimated loan payment$159
278borrowers represented where reported
HOW DOES IT COMPARE?

$112,713 vs. $68,069

$44,644 above the national median for the same field and credential.

Same-field national median
WHAT WORK CAN IT LEAD TO?

Related occupations, wages and outlook.

Official CIP–SOC links show careers the curriculum may prepare students for, not observed jobs held by this school’s graduates. BLS wages describe everyone working in an occupation.

BLS May 2025 wage estimates and 2025–35 employment projections.
Human Resources Managers$176,650 median wageNY estimate · 17,920 jobs · 11-3121$133,180–$231,380 middle 50% of NY wages+5.5% projected U.S. growth · 16,800 openings/yrTypical entry: Bachelor's degreeBusiness Teachers, Postsecondary$104,490 median wageNY estimate · 7,480 jobs · 25-1011$77,230–$162,800 middle 50% of NY wages+5.9% projected U.S. growth · 7,600 openings/yrTypical entry: Doctoral or professional degreeHuman Resources Specialists$84,380 median wageNY estimate · 54,610 jobs · 13-1071$65,260–$118,380 middle 50% of NY wages+6.4% projected U.S. growth · 73,700 openings/yrTypical entry: Bachelor's degreeCompensation and Benefits Managers$175,620 median wageNY estimate · 2,260 jobs · 11-3111$137,420–$223,040 middle 50% of NY wages+1.1% projected U.S. growth · 1,600 openings/yrTypical entry: Bachelor's degreeTraining and Development Managers$171,400 median wageNY estimate · 3,500 jobs · 11-3131$128,650–$223,380 middle 50% of NY wages+6.4% projected U.S. growth · 4,100 openings/yrTypical entry: Bachelor's degreeLabor Relations Specialists$100,500 median wageNY estimate · 6,860 jobs · 13-1075$78,390–$138,860 middle 50% of NY wages+2.1% projected U.S. growth · 4,800 openings/yrTypical entry: Bachelor's degreeTraining and Development Specialists$76,080 median wageNY estimate · 27,460 jobs · 13-1151$56,320–$102,640 middle 50% of NY wages+10.8% projected U.S. growth · 46,000 openings/yrTypical entry: Bachelor's degreeCompliance Officers$90,080 median wageNY estimate · 23,500 jobs · 13-1041$66,670–$119,430 middle 50% of NY wages+3.8% projected U.S. growth · 32,700 openings/yrTypical entry: Bachelor's degreeHuman Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping$52,920 median wageNY estimate · 8,800 jobs · 43-4161$46,290–$63,350 middle 50% of NY wages-6.2% projected U.S. growth · 7,900 openings/yrTypical entry: Associate's degreeLaw Teachers, Postsecondary$132,180 median wageNY estimate · 2,190 jobs · 25-1112$92,310–$214,900 middle 50% of NY wages+2.6% projected U.S. growth · 1,800 openings/yrTypical entry: Doctoral or professional degreeCompensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists$83,200 median wageNY estimate · 11,470 jobs · 13-1141$69,450–$103,320 middle 50% of NY wages+6.0% projected U.S. growth · 9,000 openings/yrTypical entry: Bachelor's degreeEducational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors$71,610 median wageNY estimate · 23,380 jobs · 21-1012$57,550–$93,540 middle 50% of NY wages+2.9% projected U.S. growth · 27,800 openings/yrTypical entry: Master's degree
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Rochester, NY

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$5,560 lower annual net price

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Debt
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Oswego, NY

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DATA QUALITY

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231 observations in the earnings cohort

June 10, 2026 College Scorecard release

Observed, estimated and contextual figures are labeled separately throughout this page

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