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Human Resources Management and Services at University of Central Oklahoma

Edmond, OK · Public · Bachelor's Degree

DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $45,556/yr (-12% vs median)

AI Risk High (48% exposed)

Job Market Very Large (253,500 openings/yr)

ROI 16.9x earnings multiple (7.4x out-of-state)

Ranked #41 of 169 Human Resources Management and Services programs Top 25%

How AI Changes the Outlook

Three scenarios based on how aggressively AI disrupts the career paths available to Human Resources Management and Services graduates.

	Optimistic No Disruption	Base Case Gradual AI	Pessimistic Aggressive AI
10-Year Earnings	$585K	$576K	$524K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	17.2x	16.9x	15.4x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	7.5x	7.4x	6.7x
Probability of Field Employment	47%	43%	32%
DegreeOutlook Score	66	65	59

10-Year Earnings Projection

*Year 1 uses actual reported earnings. Scenarios diverge as AI impact compounds over time.

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$34,088

Out-of-state: $77,636 (7.4x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$75,960

-123% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$15,750

4.1 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$64,103

41% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

At $45,556/yr, Human Resources Management and Services graduates from University of Central Oklahoma land near the $51,599 national average — neither a standout nor a red flag.

Every dollar of in-state tuition returns an estimated 16.9x in decade earnings — an exceptional ratio that places this among the highest-ROI Human Resources Management and Services programs nationally.

Some AI exposure exists in Human Resources Management and Services's typical career paths, with 48% of job tasks potentially affected. The pessimistic scenario still projects solid returns, with a 10% gap from the optimistic case.

The median debt load of $15,750 represents less than half a year of starting salary — among the lightest debt-to-income ratios we track.

At #41 of 169 nationally, this is a top-5% Human Resources Management and Services program. Financial outcomes consistently outperform the vast majority of peers.

Earnings grow from $45,556 to $64,103 over five years — a 41% increase that's moderate and in line with typical career progression.

About University of Central Oklahoma

With 82% of applicants admitted, University of Central Oklahoma prioritizes broad access, enrolling 10,132 students in Edmond, OK.

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Top Career Paths

Compensation and benefits managers $140,360/yr

Human resources managers $140,030/yr

Training and development managers $127,090/yr

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the DegreeOutlook Score for Human Resources Management and Services at University of Central Oklahoma?

A score of 65/100 puts this program in competitive territory — solid outcomes, though not at the top of the Human Resources Management and Services field.

Will AI replace Human Resources Management and Services careers?

With 48% of typical job tasks exposed to AI, this is one of the higher-risk fields. Our pessimistic scenario projects $524,034 in decade earnings vs $585,459 in the optimistic case — a meaningful gap.

What makes University of Central Oklahoma's Human Resources Management and Services program stand out?

Ranked #41 of 169 programs nationally, University of Central Oklahoma lands in the top 25%. The ranking reflects a combination of graduate earnings, return on investment, and job market alignment.

Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research. See full methodology →