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.
For its 2027 best-value ranking, College Factual looked at 10 schools to find the best return on investment for human resource management students.
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Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in human resource management, balancing cost against outcomes.
Pima Community College tops our 2027 list of the best value human resource management schools in Arizona. Pima Community College is a very large public school located in the city of Tucson. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $2,442, compared with $7,758 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for human resource management graduates is $10,655. Early-career human resource management graduates make about $40,977. Set against $10,655 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
Rio Salado College came in at #2 on our 2027 list of the best value human resource management schools. Rio Salado College is a very large public school located in the city of Tempe. In-state tuition and fees average $2,358, with out-of-state students paying around $8,958. Typical student debt for human resource management graduates is $13,679. Soon after graduation, human resource management degree recipients from Rio Salado College generally make around $48,564. Set against $13,679 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
Mesa Community College is a great value for students pursuing a degree in human resource management, landing the #3 spot this year. Set in the city of Mesa, Mesa Community College is a very large public institution. Students from in state pay about $2,358 in tuition and fees, compared with $8,959 for out-of-state students. Human Resource Management graduates carry a median of $13,750 in student loans. Soon after graduation, human resource management degree recipients from Mesa Community College generally make around $54,730. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Phoenix College earned it the #4 place for human resource management. Located in the city of Phoenix, Phoenix College is a large public university. Students from in state pay about $2,358 in tuition and fees, compared with $8,959 for out-of-state students. Human Resource Management graduates carry a median of $15,075 in student loans. Early-career human resource management graduates make about $51,053. That is a strong return on a $15,075 median debt.
A rank of #5 makes Estrella Mountain Community College one of the best values for human resource management. Set in the suburb of Avondale, Estrella Mountain Community College is a large public institution. Students from in state pay about $2,358 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $8,959. Human Resource Management graduates carry a median of $21,752 in student loans. Human Resource Management graduates of Estrella Mountain Community College earn a median of $78,359 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
University Of Phoenix Arizona ranked #6 on our 2027 list of the best value human resource management schools. Set in the city of Phoenix, University Of Phoenix Arizona is a very large private for-profit institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $9,552. Students borrow a median of $31,628 to complete the human resource management program here. Soon after graduation, human resource management degree recipients from University Of Phoenix Arizona generally make around $53,666. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
American Intercontinental University Online placed #7 among the best values for human resource management. American Intercontinental University Online is a very large private for-profit school located in the city of Chandler. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $12,397. Typical student debt for human resource management graduates is $39,107. Early-career human resource management graduates make about $43,008. Set against $39,107 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
Bryan University Los Angeles placed #8 among the best values for human resource management. Bryan University Los Angeles is a moderately-sized private for-profit school located in the city of Tempe. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $12,219. Human Resource Management graduates carry a median of $26,400 in student loans. Human Resource Management graduates of Bryan University Los Angeles earn a median of $31,425 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $26,400 median debt.
Grand Canyon University ranked #9 on our 2027 list of the best value human resource management schools. Located in the city of Phoenix, Grand Canyon University is a very large private not-for-profit university. In-state tuition and fees average $18,508. Typical student debt for human resource management graduates is $30,027. Soon after graduation, human resource management degree recipients from Grand Canyon University generally make around $56,285. That is a strong return on a $30,027 median debt. Grand Canyon University admits about 79% of applicants.
Ashford University earned the #10 position for value in human resource management this year. Ashford University is a very large public school located in the city of Chandler. Students from in state pay about $11,960 in tuition and fees. Typical student debt for human resource management graduates is $41,117. Soon after graduation, human resource management degree recipients from Ashford University generally make around $60,600. That is a strong return on a $41,117 median debt.
This ranking is produced 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 · 10 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 10 ranked schools only.
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