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Human Resources Management and Services at University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh

Oshkosh, WI · Public · Bachelor's Degree

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

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $55,263/yr (7% vs median)

AI Risk High (48% exposed)

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

ROI 17.6x earnings multiple (9.0x out-of-state)

Ranked #10 of 169 Human Resources Management and Services programs Top 10%

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	$589K	$580K	$526K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	17.9x	17.6x	16.0x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	9.1x	9.0x	8.2x
Probability of Field Employment	47%	43%	32%
DegreeOutlook Score	71	70	64

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$32,848

Out-of-state: $64,500 (9.0x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$59,044

-80% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$17,794

3.9 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$67,330

22% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

At $55,263 per year, Human Resources Management and Services graduates from University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh earn slightly above the $51,599 national median. The premium is real but not dramatic.

With a 17.6x return on in-state tuition over ten years, the financial case for this program is compelling by virtually any measure.

The 11% difference between AI scenarios reflects partial automation exposure. Some Human Resources Management and Services career paths face displacement, but others in the field are more insulated.

The median debt load of $17,794 represents less than half a year of starting salary — among the lightest debt-to-income ratios we track.

At #10 of 169 programs, this Human Resources Management and Services program outperforms the majority of its peers. The top 10% ranking reflects consistently above-average outcomes.

A 22% earnings increase from $55,263 to $67,330 over five years is solid — not a moonshot, but evidence of normal career advancement.

About University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh

With 87% of applicants admitted, University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh prioritizes broad access, serving 7,613 students in Oshkosh, WI.

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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 does a 70/100 DegreeOutlook Score mean for Human Resources Management and Services at University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh?

At 70/100, this is a high-performing program. The DegreeOutlook Score combines earnings, AI resilience, and ROI — and this program delivers on all three.

Should I worry about AI if I study Human Resources Management and Services at University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh?

The 48% AI task exposure score is above average. Our model shows this affecting job availability more than salaries — graduates may face stiffer competition for fewer positions.

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