Human Resource Management Graduate Certificates
A graduate certificate in Human Resource Management is offered at 677 colleges in the United States, where you can earn agraduate certificate in Human Resource Management. This degree is more popular with female students, and about50% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 3.6% of Human Resource Management graduates were international students.
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Education Levels of Human Resource Management Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 25,424 people earned theirHuman Resource Management majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in Human Resource Management at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Certificate | 534 |
| Associate’s Degree | 1,065 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 9,934 |
| Master’s Degree | 13,443 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 284 |
Earnings of Human Resource Management Majors With Graduate Certificates (All Award Levels)
Federal data tracks the median salary for graduates with agraduate certificate in Human Resource Management of $57,321 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
A lot of factors can contribute to this number, such as the location of your workplace and the availability of other perks and bonuses.
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $56,722 |
| 4 years | $57,321 |
| 5 years | $65,449 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study earnings tracker (program-wide, all award levels).
Student Debt (All Award Levels)
We do not have the data to estimate the median debt for graduates with this degree.
Student Diversity
This degree is more popular with female students. About 71.1% of graduates with this degree are women.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 492 |
| Women | 1,211 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Human Resource Management graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 796 | 46.7% |
| Asian | 63 | 3.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 185 | 10.9% |
| Black or African American | 405 | 23.8% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 8 | 0.5% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 4 | 0.2% |
| Two or More Races | 62 | 3.6% |
| Race Unknown | 118 | 6.9% |
| International Students | 62 | 3.6% |
This degree is not very popular with international students. Only 3.6% of graduates fall into this category.
See the minority definition in the References below.
Most Popular Human Resource Management Programs for Graduate Certificates
There are 815 colleges that offer a graduate certificate in Human Resource Management. Learn more about the most popular below:
University of Phoenix-Arizona tops the list of the most popular schools in the U.S. for Human Resource Management majors seeking their graduate certificate. This school awarded 1,008 graduate certificates in Human Resource Management in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Western Governors University comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in Human Resource Management. This school awarded 941 graduate certificates in Human Resource Management in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Southern New Hampshire University is a popular choice for Human Resource Management majors seeking their graduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 886 people received their graduate certificate in Human Resource Management from this school. Graduates who complete their graduate certificate in Human Resource Management here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Maryland Global Campus is a popular choice for Human Resource Management majors seeking their graduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 561 people received their graduate certificate in Human Resource Management from this school. Graduates who complete their graduate certificate in Human Resource Management here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Colorado State University Global is a popular choice for Human Resource Management majors seeking their graduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 531 people received their graduate certificate in Human Resource Management from this school. Graduates who complete their graduate certificate in Human Resource Management here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Capella University is a popular choice for Human Resource Management majors seeking their graduate certificate. This school awarded 507 graduate certificates in Human Resource Management in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Rutgers University-New Brunswick comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in Human Resource Management. During the most recent year for which we have data, 490 people received their graduate certificate in Human Resource Management from this school. Graduates who complete their graduate certificate in Human Resource Management here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus is a popular choice for Human Resource Management majors seeking their graduate certificate. This school awarded 486 graduate certificates in Human Resource Management in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Ashford University is a popular choice for Human Resource Management majors seeking their graduate certificate. This school awarded 475 graduate certificates in Human Resource Management in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their graduate certificate in Human Resource Management here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Cornell University is a popular choice for Human Resource Management majors seeking their graduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 374 people received their graduate certificate in Human Resource Management from this school. Graduates who complete their graduate certificate in Human Resource Management here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
DeVry University-Illinois is a popular choice for Human Resource Management majors seeking their graduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 365 people received their graduate certificate in Human Resource Management from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
American Public University System is a popular choice for Human Resource Management majors seeking their graduate certificate. This school awarded 279 graduate certificates in Human Resource Management in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their graduate certificate in Human Resource Management here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Florida International University comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in Human Resource Management. During the most recent year for which we have data, 272 people received their graduate certificate in Human Resource Management from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus is a popular choice for Human Resource Management majors seeking their graduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 271 people received their graduate certificate in Human Resource Management from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Pennsylvania State University-World Campus comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in Human Resource Management. During the most recent year for which we have data, 245 people received their graduate certificate in Human Resource Management from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Bellevue University is a popular choice for Human Resource Management majors seeking their graduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 244 people received their graduate certificate in Human Resource Management from this school. Graduates who complete their graduate certificate in Human Resource Management here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Arizona is a popular choice for Human Resource Management majors seeking their graduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 244 people received their graduate certificate in Human Resource Management from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Harvard University comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in Human Resource Management. This school awarded 238 graduate certificates in Human Resource Management in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Empire State University comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in Human Resource Management. This school awarded 232 graduate certificates in Human Resource Management in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their graduate certificate in Human Resource Management here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Southern California comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in Human Resource Management. During the most recent year for which we have data, 222 people received their graduate certificate in Human Resource Management from this school. Graduates who complete their graduate certificate in Human Resource Management here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Human Resource Management Focus Areas
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General | 17,602 |
| Organizational Behavior Studies | 3,447 |
| Human Resources Development | 1,604 |
| Labor and Industrial Relations | 1,540 |
| Human Resources Management and Services, Other | 950 |
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors similar to Human Resource Management that also offer graduate certificates.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | 402,942 |
| Accounting and Related Services | 81,835 |
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods | 62,236 |
| Business/Commerce, General | 57,976 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | 57,564 |
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 to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)
- O*NET Online
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
- U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard
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