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Human Resource Management Schools in District of Columbia

349 students earned HR degrees in District of Columbia in the 2020-2021 year.

A Human Resource Management major is the 11th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Human Resource Management Majors in District of Columbia

HR majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 247
Post-Master’s Certificate 85
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 85
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 17
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 17
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 17

Gender Distribution

In District of Columbia, a HR major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of HR majors in District of Columbia is as follows:

  • Asian: 6.9%
  • Black or African American: 24.6%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 8.6%
  • White: 35.8%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 10.6%
  • Other Races: 13.5%
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Jobs for Human Resource Management Grads in District of Columbia

There are 12,780 people in the state and 1,325,020 people in the nation working in HR jobs.

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Wages for Human Resource Management Jobs in District of Columbia

In this state, HR grads earn an average of $93,880. Nationwide, they make an average of $70,730.

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There are 6 colleges in District of Columbia that offer HR degrees. Learn about the most popular 6 below:

172 Degrees in Major Awarded
82% Graduation Rate
27,017 Total Students

An average student at GWU will pay a net price of $32,563. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 13 to 1. Of all the students who attend this school, 72% get financial aid.

74 Degrees in Major Awarded
10,457 Total Students

In their early career, Strayer University - Global Region grads earn an average salary of $30,628. Most students complete their degree in 4.00 years. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 28 to 1.

#3

Georgetown University

Washington
67 Degrees in Major Awarded
94% Graduation Rate
19,371 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 54% get financial aid. The student loan default rate is 0.70% which is lower than average. The average student takes 4.05 years to complete their degree at Georgetown.

#4

American University

Washington
28 Degrees in Major Awarded
80% Graduation Rate
14,001 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 74% of students receive it. It takes the average student 4.05 years to graduate. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $40,088.

4 Degrees in Major Awarded
745 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 17% are considered full time. It takes the average student 4.00 years to graduate. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 28 to 1.

4 Degrees in Major Awarded
28% Graduation Rate
1,846 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 29%. The 8.70% student loan default rate is lower than average. It takes the average student 4.76 years to graduate.

Human Resource Management Careers in DC

Some of the careers HR majors go into include:

Job Title DC Job Growth DC Median Salary
Business Professors 23% $97,340
Training and Development Managers 17% $140,130
Training and Development Specialists 13% $70,400
Compensation and Benefits Managers 8% $129,960
Human Resources Managers 6% $157,250
Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists 6% $83,280
Human Resources Specialists 5% $92,420
Labor Relations Specialists -6% $81,080

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to HR.

Major Annual Graduates in DC
Business Administration & Management 2,104
Management Sciences & Methods 419
Entrepreneurial Studies 217
Accounting 209
Real Estate 180
Finance & Financial Management 176
International Business 63
Hospitality Management 53

View all majors related to Human Resource Management

View Nationwide Human Resource Management Report

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