Doctor’s Degrees in Human Resource Management
Education Levels of HR Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 266 people earned their doctor's degree in hr. This makes it the 72nd most popular doctor's degree program in the country.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in hr at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degree | 8,301 |
| Graduate Certificate | 1,871 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 266 |
Earnings of HR Majors With Doctor’s Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding a doctor's degree in hr is $93,311. However, this can depend on a number of factors, such as where you live and the number of years experience you have. A better approximation of salary is to look at the typical range of salaries. In this case the low is $85,539 and the high is $111,896.
Student Debt
We do not have the data to calculate the median and range of debt loads for hr students who are doctor's degree holders.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their doctor's degree in hr. About 60.5% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 105 |
| Women | 161 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of hr doctor’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 6 |
| Black or African American | 79 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 19 |
| White | 107 |
| International Students | 24 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 31 |
Most Popular HR Programs for Doctor’s Degrees
There are 33 colleges that offer a doctor’s degree in hr. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
Regent University tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for hr majors who are seeking their doctor's degree. Each year, around 10,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $18,986 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $16,128 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 103 people received their doctor's degree in hr from Regent. About 53% of this group were women, and 59% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Regent University hr graduates who receive their doctor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $93,311.
The University of Arizona Global Campus is the 2nd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in hr. Each year, around 31,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $12,240 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,645 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 33 people received their doctor's degree in hr from UAGC. About 77% of this group were women, and 50% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that UAGC graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $93,311.
Fielding Graduate University is the 3rd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in hr. Roughly 1,000 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 29 people received their doctor's degree in hr from Fielding. About 82% of this group were women, and 36% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their doctor's degree in hr at Fielding Graduate University make a median salary of 93,311.
Benedictine University comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in hr. Each year, around 3,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $31,028 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $19,188 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 25 people received their doctor's degree in hr from Benedictine U. Of these students, 67% were women and 8% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that Benedictine U graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $93,311.
The 5th most popular school in the country for hr majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is George Washington University. Roughly 27,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $64,508 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $35,100 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 17 people received their doctor's degree in hr from GWU. About 80% of this group were women, and 60% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that GWU graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $93,311.
Alliant International University comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in hr. Each year, around 3,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $17,544 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $18,704 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 15 people received their doctor's degree in hr from Alliant. Of these students, 60% were women and 60% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that Alliant graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $93,311.
Bellevue University comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in hr. Each year, around 13,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,136 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,682 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 10 people received their doctor's degree in hr from Bellevue University. Around 13% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 47% were women. Data shows that Bellevue University graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $93,311.
The University of Texas at Tyler comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in hr. Roughly 9,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,020 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,534 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their doctor's degree in hr from UT Tyler. Around 20% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 80% were women. The University of Texas at Tyler hr graduates who receive their doctor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $93,311.
Saybrook University comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in hr. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their doctor's degree in hr from Saybrook University. About 100% of this group were women, and 60% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their doctor's degree in hr at Saybrook University make a median salary of 93,311.
Northwestern University is the 10th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in hr. Roughly 22,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $64,887 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $52,698 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their doctor's degree in hr from Northwestern. About 50% of this group were women, and 33% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their doctor's degree in hr at Northwestern University make a median salary of 93,311.
University of Southern Mississippi is the 10th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in hr. Roughly 14,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,508 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,508 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their doctor's degree in hr from Southern Miss. Of these students, 73% were women and 45% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. University of Southern Mississippi hr graduates who receive their doctor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $93,311.
The 10th most popular school in the country for hr majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Cornell University. Roughly 23,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $65,204 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $29,500 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their doctor's degree in hr from Cornell. About 50% of this group were women, and 50% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their doctor's degree in hr at Cornell University make a median salary of 93,311.
The 10th most popular school in the country for hr majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Case Western Reserve University. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $64,100 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $52,360 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their doctor's degree in hr from Case Western. About 100% of this group were women, and 67% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their doctor's degree in hr at Case Western Reserve University make a median salary of 93,311.
The 16th most popular school in the country for hr majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Alvernia University. Each year, around 2,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $41,060 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $16,200 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2 people received their doctor's degree in hr from Alvernia. Those who complete their doctor's degree in hr at Alvernia University make a median salary of 93,311.
The 17th most popular school in the country for hr majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $14,768 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,545 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1 people received their doctor's degree in hr from UIUC. University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign hr graduates who receive their doctor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $93,311.
The 17th most popular school in the country for hr majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Boston College. Roughly 14,900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $66,410 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $35,784 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1 people received their doctor's degree in hr from Boston College. Data shows that Boston College graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $93,311.
The 17th most popular school in the country for hr majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University of North Texas. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,319 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,160 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1 people received their doctor's degree in hr from UNT. Data shows that UNT graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $93,311.
The University of Texas at San Antonio is the 17th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in hr. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,239 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,403 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1 people received their doctor's degree in hr from UTSA. Of these students, 100% were women and 33% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that UTSA graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $93,311.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to hr that offer doctor’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Business Administration & Management | 3,606 |
| Management Sciences & Methods | 332 |
| Business & Commerce | 232 |
| Hospitality Management | 59 |
| Accounting | 53 |
References
*The racial-ethnic minority student count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
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