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Human Resources Management and Services at University of Richmond

University of Richmond, VA · Private nonprofit · Bachelor's Degree

DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case)

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $55,123/yr (7% vs median)

AI Risk High (48% exposed)

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

ROI 2.5x earnings multiple

Ranked #126 of 169 Human Resources Management and Services programs

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	$645K	$631K	$564K
Earnings Multiple	2.6x	2.5x	2.3x
Probability of Field Employment	47%	43%	32%
DegreeOutlook Score	53	53	47

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition (Sticker)

$250,400

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$133,668

47% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$19,500

4.2 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$76,301

38% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

Graduates earn $55,123/yr, edging above the $51,599 national average for Human Resources Management and Services — a modest premium that suggests solid regional demand.

The financial case is thin at 2.5x — decade earnings barely exceed the cost of attendance. The value proposition here is driven by factors beyond pure ROI.

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 13% gap from the optimistic case.

At $19,500 in median debt against $55,123 in first-year earnings, graduates can expect to clear their loan balance in under six months of full earnings.

Ranked #126 of 169 Human Resources Management and Services programs, University of Richmond falls below the median. Stronger options exist, though cost and location may compensate.

Earnings grow from $55,123 to $76,301 over five years — a 38% increase that's moderate and in line with typical career progression.

About University of Richmond

University of Richmond admits 23% of applicants, placing it among selective institutions, a smaller institution with 3,002 students in University of Richmond, VA. Financial aid reduces the effective four-year cost to $133,668 — 47% less than the list price.

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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

View all 13 career paths with salary ranges and AI risk →

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Frequently Asked Questions

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

This program scores 53/100 — a respectable number in isolation, but it ranks in the bottom half of Human Resources Management and Services programs nationally. The field is competitive, and stronger options exist.

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 $564,207 in decade earnings vs $645,464 in the optimistic case — a meaningful gap.

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