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Human Resource Management Schools in Illinois

923 HR students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

In terms of popularity, Human Resource Management is the 13th most popular major in the state out of a total 236 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Human Resource Management Majors in Illinois

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 622
Post-Master’s Certificate 271
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 271
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 30
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 30
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 30

Gender Distribution

In Illinois, a HR major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of HR majors in Illinois is as follows:

  • Asian: 4.6%
  • Black or African American: 26.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 15.5%
  • White: 35.1%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 5.2%
  • Other Races: 13.7%
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Jobs for Human Resource Management Grads in Illinois

In this state, there are 60,840 people employed in jobs related to a HR degree, compared to 1,325,020 nationwide.

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Wages for Human Resource Management Jobs in Illinois

HR grads earn an average of $67,110 in the state and $70,730 nationwide.

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There are 10 colleges in Illinois that offer HR degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

379 Degrees in Major Awarded
27% Graduation Rate
20,832 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 5%. The average student takes 4.24 years to complete their degree at DeVry University - Illinois. This private school has an average net price of $28,983.

126 Degrees in Major Awarded
84% Graduation Rate
52,679 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 2.30%. 75% of the teachers are full time. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 20 to 1.

89 Degrees in Major Awarded
12% Graduation Rate
15,415 Total Students

This private school has an average net price of $13,339. It takes the average student 4.24 years to graduate. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 43 to 1.

83 Degrees in Major Awarded
47% Graduation Rate
3,779 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 13 to 1. Most students complete their degree in 4.30 years. Of all the students who attend this school, 88% get financial aid.

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DePaul University

Chicago
62 Degrees in Major Awarded
72% Graduation Rate
21,922 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 17 to 1. 49% of the teachers are full time. 98% of students get financical aid.

31 Degrees in Major Awarded
52% Graduation Rate
4,680 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 5.10%. 33% of the teachers are full time. 11 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

28 Degrees in Major Awarded
22% Graduation Rate
7,402 Total Students

16 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 5.10%. It takes the average student 4.83 years to graduate.

26 Degrees in Major Awarded
62% Graduation Rate
3,529 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 89% are considered full time. 100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 13 to 1.

24 Degrees in Major Awarded
74% Graduation Rate
16,893 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 2.70% which is lower than average. This private school has an average net price of $36,434. In their early career, Loyola Chicago grads earn an average salary of $52,854.

20 Degrees in Major Awarded
95% Graduation Rate
22,603 Total Students

In their early career, Northwestern grads earn an average salary of $67,867. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 66% of students receive it. An average student at Northwestern will pay a net price of $23,279.

Human Resource Management Careers in IL

Some of the careers HR majors go into include:

Job Title IL Job Growth IL Median Salary
Training and Development Managers 10% $108,990
Training and Development Specialists 10% $63,200
Business Professors 8% $81,000
Human Resources Managers 8% $106,370
Human Resources Specialists 6% $58,060
Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists 6% $62,430
Compensation and Benefits Managers 4% $113,700
Labor Relations Specialists -11% $59,460

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

Major Annual Graduates in IL
Business Administration & Management 7,000
Management Sciences & Methods 3,914
Accounting 750
Marketing 419
Finance & Financial Management 244
Management Information Systems 154
Business & Commerce 132
Taxation 65

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