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Human Resources Management and Services at University of Idaho

Moscow, ID · Public · Bachelor's Degree

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

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $49,442/yr (-4% vs median)

AI Risk High (48% exposed)

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

ROI 16.2x earnings multiple (4.8x out-of-state)

Ranked #23 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	$578K	$570K	$519K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	16.4x	16.2x	14.7x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	4.9x	4.8x	4.4x
Probability of Field Employment	47%	43%	32%
DegreeOutlook Score	67	67	61

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$35,264

Out-of-state: $119,136 (4.8x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$55,128

-56% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$20,625

5.0 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$64,112

30% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

Graduates earn $49,442/yr, roughly in line with the $51,599 national median for Human Resources Management and Services. The value proposition here depends on cost, not earnings.

Every dollar of in-state tuition returns an estimated 16.2x 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.

With first-year pay of $49,442 far exceeding the $20,625 median debt, the payback timeline is measured in months, not years.

At #23 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 $49,442 to $64,112 over five years — a 30% increase that's moderate and in line with typical career progression.

About University of Idaho

University of Idaho accepts 79% of applicants — an open-access institution by design, with a mid-sized student body of 7,363 in Moscow, ID.

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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 Idaho?

A score of 67/100 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 $519,162 in decade earnings vs $578,185 in the optimistic case — a meaningful gap.

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

Ranked #23 of 169 programs nationally, University of Idaho 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 →