Master’s Degrees in General Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration
Education Levels of HR Management Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 5,341 people earned their master's degree in hr management. This makes it the 31st most popular master's degree program in the country.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in hr management at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degree | 5,341 |
| Graduate Certificate | 1,167 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 35 |
Earnings of HR Management Majors With Master’s Degrees
We are unable to calculate the median earnings for hr management majors with their master's degree due to lack of data.
Student Debt
The data on debt ranges for hr management majors who have their master's degree is not available.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their master's degree in hr management. About 76.8% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 1,241 |
| Women | 4,100 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of hr management master’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 295 |
| Black or African American | 1,118 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1,119 |
| White | 2,003 |
| International Students | 277 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 529 |
Most Popular HR Management Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 222 colleges that offer a master’s degree in hr management. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
The most popular school in the United States for hr management students seekinga master's degree is Southern New Hampshire University. Roughly 134,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $15,450 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $19,467 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 340 people received their master's degree in hr management from SNHU. About 82% of this group were women, and 38% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of Southern California comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in hr management. Each year, around 46,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $66,640 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $66,640 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 267 people received their master's degree in hr management from USC. Around 69% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 78% were women.
Colorado State University - Global Campus comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in hr management. Roughly 12,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,400 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,000 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 232 people received their master's degree in hr management from Colorado State University - Global Campus. About 68% of this group were women, and 20% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 5th most popular school in the country for hr management majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of Phoenix - Arizona. Roughly 89,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,552 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $16,215 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 211 people received their master's degree in hr management from UOPX - Arizona. About 92% of this group were women, and 58% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The University of Arizona Global Campus is the 6th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in hr management. 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, 196 people received their master's degree in hr management from UAGC. Around 55% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 73% were women.
DeVry University - Illinois comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in hr management. Roughly 20,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $14,392 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $17,072 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 148 people received their master's degree in hr management from DeVry University - Illinois. Of these students, 74% were women and 58% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Rutgers University - New Brunswick is the 8th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in hr management. Each year, around 50,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $13,674 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $19,824 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 138 people received their master's degree in hr management from Rutgers New Brunswick. Around 56% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 73% were women.
The 9th most popular school in the country for hr management majors who are seeking their master's degree is Stony Brook University. Roughly 26,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,070 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,310 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 135 people received their master's degree in hr management from SUNY Stony Brook. Around 32% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 83% were women.
The 10th most popular school in the country for hr management majors who are seeking their master's degree is Florida International University. Roughly 58,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,721 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,119 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 133 people received their master's degree in hr management from FIU. About 89% of this group were women, and 81% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
National University College is the 11th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in hr management. Each year, around 25,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,314 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,314 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 117 people received their master's degree in hr management from National University College. Of these students, 75% were women and 100% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 12th most popular school in the country for hr management majors who are seeking their master's degree is Central Michigan University. Roughly 17,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $13,862 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,843 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 103 people received their master's degree in hr management from Central Michigan. About 80% of this group were women, and 39% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 13th most popular school in the country for hr management majors who are seeking their master's degree is New York University. Each year, around 52,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $60,438 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $38,826 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 99 people received their master's degree in hr management from NYU. Of these students, 80% were women and 36% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 14th most popular school in the country for hr management majors who are seeking their master's degree is Fitchburg State University. Each year, around 6,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $970 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $3,510 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 88 people received their master's degree in hr management from Fitchburg State. About 81% of this group were women, and 32% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
American InterContinental University - Online comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in hr management. Roughly 15,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,650 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,169 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 86 people received their master's degree in hr management from AIU Online. Of these students, 44% were women and 76% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 16th most popular school in the country for hr management majors who are seeking their master'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, 85 people received their master's degree in hr management from GWU. Around 37% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 76% were women.
The 17th most popular school in the country for hr management majors who are seeking their master's degree is Troy University. Roughly 16,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,792 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,550 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 84 people received their master's degree in hr management from TROY. Of these students, 73% were women and 50% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
National University comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in hr management. Roughly 18,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $13,320 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,912 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 78 people received their master's degree in hr management from National University. About 73% of this group were women, and 73% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 19th most popular school in the country for hr management majors who are seeking their master's degree is Universidad Metropolitana. Roughly 8,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,920 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $2,652 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 74 people received their master's degree in hr management from UMET. Around 100% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 74% were women.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to hr management that offer master’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Organizational Behavior Studies | 885 |
| Human Resources Development | 880 |
| Other Human Resources Management | 627 |
| Labor & Industrial Relations | 504 |
| Labor Studies | 37 |
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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