by our College Data Analytics Team
[Human Resource Management](/majors/business-management-marketing-sales/human-resource-management/) programs reward a close look at where your money goes furthest. A high-value program keeps cost low while graduates go on to earn well.
College Factual analyzed 4 schools to build this 2027 ranking of the best value human resource management schools.
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Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in human resource management, balancing cost against outcomes.
Leading the list is Charter Oak State College, our #1 best value for human resource management in Connecticut. Charter Oak State College is a mid-sized public school located in the suburb of New Britain. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $8,506. Human Resource Management graduates carry a median of $23,584 in student loans. Early-career human resource management graduates make about $80,486. Set against $23,584 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
A rank of #2 makes University Of Connecticut one of the best values for human resource management. Located in the town of Storrs, University Of Connecticut is a very large public university. In-state tuition and fees average $21,044, compared with $43,712 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $23,637 to complete the human resource management program here. Soon after graduation, human resource management degree recipients from University Of Connecticut generally make around $84,884. That is a strong return on a $23,637 median debt. Roughly 52% of applicants are accepted.
The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Post University earned it the #3 place for human resource management. Located in the city of Waterbury, Post University is a very large private for-profit university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $15,922. Human Resource Management graduates carry a median of $19,000 in student loans. Human Resource Management graduates of Post University earn a median of $41,805 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
University Of New Haven is a great value for students pursuing a degree in human resource management, landing the #4 spot this year. Located in the suburb of West Haven, University Of New Haven is a large private not-for-profit university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $47,332. Human Resource Management graduates carry a median of $26,244 in student loans. Soon after graduation, human resource management degree recipients from University Of New Haven generally make around $49,615. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 60% of applicants are accepted.
The ranking above is published by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 edition. The methodology weighs the cost of a degree against the earnings graduates go on to achieve, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Ranking method: College Major Best Value · 4 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 4 ranked schools only.
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