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. The best values balance affordable tuition against strong post-graduation earnings.
For its 2027 best-value ranking, College Factual looked at 4 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.
Leading the list is Chadron State College, our #1 best value for human resource management in Nebraska. Chadron State College is a mid-sized public school located in the town of Chadron. In-state tuition and fees average $8,294. Typical student debt for human resource management graduates is $22,912. Human Resource Management graduates of Chadron State College earn a median of $53,880 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
University Of Nebraska At Omaha is a great value for students pursuing a degree in human resource management, landing the #2 spot this year. Located in the city of Omaha, University Of Nebraska At Omaha is a large public university. In-state tuition and fees average $8,718, with out-of-state students paying around $23,206. Typical student debt for human resource management graduates is $21,783. Early-career human resource management graduates make about $48,906. Set against $21,783 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 87% of applicants are accepted.
Wayne State College is a great value for students pursuing a degree in human resource management, landing the #3 spot this year. Located in the town of Wayne, Wayne State College is a moderately-sized public university. In-state tuition and fees average $8,171. Students borrow a median of $22,974 to complete the human resource management program here. Human Resource Management graduates of Wayne State College earn a median of $46,646 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
Students looking for strong value in human resource management will find it at Bellevue University, which ranked #4. Set in the suburb of Bellevue, Bellevue University is a large private not-for-profit institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $12,873. Human Resource Management graduates carry a median of $31,062 in student loans. Human Resource Management graduates of Bellevue University earn a median of $69,218 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
This list is compiled 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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