Best Schools for Human Resources in 2026
36 schools ranked by TSW Score · Updated 2026
These are the top schools offering Human Resources, ranked by TradeSchoolOutlook Score. The score combines graduate earnings, AI automation resilience, job market demand, and return on tuition investment. The average Human Resources graduate earns $43,781/yr across 36 schools.
Programs Ranked
36
Avg Earnings
$43,781/yr
Avg TSW Score
63/100
AI-Proof Rating
Moderate
54% task exposure
All Human Resources Programs Ranked
Click any row for full AI scenario analysis, earnings projections, and career path breakdown.
| # | School | TSW Score | Earnings | ROI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus
Pittsburgh, PA · Human Resources |
73
64–76 |
$64,711/yr | 46.1x |
| 2 |
Indiana University-Indianapolis
Indianapolis, IN · Human Resources |
73
67–76 |
$51,570/yr | 61.4x |
| 3 |
Ferris State University
Big Rapids, MI · Human Resources |
69
65–71 |
$53,029/yr | 41.4x |
| 4 |
Waukesha County Technical College
Pewaukee, WI · Human Resources |
72
65–74 |
$45,383/yr | 63.6x |
| 5 |
University of Phoenix-Arizona
Phoenix, AZ · Human Resources |
74
65–77 |
$46,304/yr | 72.1x |
| 6 |
Western Technical College
La Crosse, WI · Human Resources |
68
64–70 |
$44,911/yr | 46.6x |
| 7 |
Ivy Tech Community College
Indianapolis, IN · Human Resources |
73
69–76 |
$41,237/yr | 78.1x |
| 8 |
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities
Minneapolis, MN · Human Resources |
68
61–71 |
$48,970/yr | 40.9x |
| 9 |
Northeast Wisconsin Technical College
Green Bay, WI · Human Resources |
68
64–70 |
$45,651/yr | 43.4x |
| 10 |
Chippewa Valley Technical College
Eau Claire, WI · Human Resources |
68
61–70 |
$40,858/yr | 53.5x |
| 11 |
Fox Valley Technical College
Appleton, WI · Human Resources |
66
60–69 |
$40,006/yr | 49.4x |
| 12 |
Northern Arizona University
Flagstaff, AZ · Human Resources |
65
61–67 |
$45,055/yr | 34.6x |
| 13 |
San Joaquin Valley College-Visalia
Visalia, CA · Human Resources |
64
58–66 |
$46,445/yr | — |
| 14 |
Moraine Park Technical College
Fond du Lac, WI · Human Resources |
65
58–67 |
$36,886/yr | 50.8x |
| 15 |
University of Phoenix-Hawaii
Kapolei, HI · Human Resources |
64
58–66 |
$46,304/yr | — |
| 16 |
University of Phoenix-California
Ontario, CA · Human Resources |
64
58–66 |
$46,304/yr | — |
| 17 |
University of Phoenix-Nevada
Las Vegas, NV · Human Resources |
64
58–66 |
$46,304/yr | — |
| 18 |
University of Phoenix-Texas
Dallas, TX · Human Resources |
64
58–66 |
$46,304/yr | — |
| 19 |
Rasmussen University-Minnesota
St. Cloud, MN · Human Resources |
62
57–64 |
$45,969/yr | 23.6x |
| 20 |
San Joaquin Valley College-Visalia
Visalia, CA · Human Resources |
62
56–64 |
$40,721/yr | — |
| 21 |
Minnesota State Community and Technical College
Fergus Falls, MN · Human Resources |
62
55–64 |
$36,367/yr | 40.6x |
| 22 |
Rasmussen University-North Dakota
Fargo, ND · Human Resources |
61
55–63 |
$45,969/yr | 20.1x |
| 23 |
Rasmussen University-Wisconsin
Green Bay, WI · Human Resources |
61
56–64 |
$45,969/yr | 21.4x |
| 24 |
Post University
Waterbury, CT · Human Resources |
60
56–63 |
$41,805/yr | 23.4x |
| 25 |
Rasmussen University-Florida
Ocala, FL · Human Resources |
60
54–62 |
$45,969/yr | 16.8x |
| 26 |
Rasmussen University-Illinois
Rockford, IL · Human Resources |
61
55–63 |
$45,969/yr | 18.8x |
| 27 |
Rasmussen University-Kansas
Topeka, KS · Human Resources |
60
54–62 |
$45,969/yr | 16.5x |
| 28 |
Alaska Career College
Anchorage, AK · Human Resources |
59
54–62 |
$36,546/yr | — |
| 29 |
Saint Paul College
Saint Paul, MN · Human Resources |
55
51–58 |
$32,632/yr | 24.8x |
| 30 |
Bryant & Stratton College-Albany
Albany, NY · Human Resources |
55
50–57 |
$39,428/yr | 10.6x |
| 31 |
Bryant & Stratton College-Syracuse North
Liverpool, NY · Human Resources |
55
50–57 |
$39,428/yr | 10.4x |
| 32 |
Bryant & Stratton College-Buffalo
Buffalo, NY · Human Resources |
55
50–57 |
$39,428/yr | 10.5x |
| 33 |
Bryant & Stratton College-Greece
Rochester, NY · Human Resources |
55
49–57 |
$39,428/yr | 10.2x |
| 34 |
Bryant & Stratton College-Virginia Beach
Virginia Beach, VA · Human Resources |
55
50–57 |
$39,428/yr | 10.9x |
| 35 |
Bryant & Stratton College-Online
Orchard Park, NY · Human Resources |
56
50–58 |
$39,428/yr | 12.8x |
| 36 |
Bryant & Stratton College-Wauwatosa
Wauwatosa, WI · Human Resources |
55
49–57 |
$39,428/yr | 10.0x |
Methodology
Programs are ranked by TradeSchoolOutlook Score, which combines four equally weighted factors: graduate earnings (Year 1 after graduation), AI automation resilience (based on OpenAI and academic research), job market size (BLS annual openings), and earnings-to-tuition multiple (projected earnings vs. program tuition).
Earnings data comes from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, which reports actual median earnings of graduates — not self-reported surveys.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best school for Human Resources?
Based on our TradeSchoolOutlook Score, University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus ranks #1 for Human Resources with a score of 73/100 and graduate earnings of $64,711/yr.
How much do Human Resources graduates earn?
Across 36 schools, Human Resources graduates earn an average of $43,781/yr in their first year. The highest-earning program reports $64,711/yr.
Is Human Resources an AI-proof career?
Human Resources has an average AI task exposure of 54%, rated "Moderate". This trade has moderate AI exposure — some career paths are more resilient than others.
Data: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (earnings, debt), Bureau of Labor Statistics 2024–2034
(employment projections), OpenAI GPTs-are-GPTs research (AI task exposure), Felten et al. AIOE.
Last updated 2025.