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Human Resource Management Schools in Massachusetts

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

In this state, Human Resource Management is the 53rd most popular major out of a total 245 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Human Resource Management Majors in Massachusetts

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 154
Post-Master’s Certificate 103
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 103
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 4
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 4
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 4

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 6.9%
  • Black or African American: 7.7%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 13.0%
  • White: 51.7%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 7.7%
  • Other Races: 13.0%
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Jobs for Human Resource Management Grads in Massachusetts

In this state, there are 42,360 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 Massachusetts

A typical salary for a HR grad in the state is $75,700, compared to a typical salary of $70,730 nationwide.

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There are 9 colleges in Massachusetts that offer HR degrees. Learn about the most popular 9 below:

#1

Harvard University

Cambridge
115 Degrees in Major Awarded
98% Graduation Rate
30,391 Total Students

87% of the teachers are full time. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $77,816 a year. The average student takes 4.15 years to complete their degree at Harvard.

88 Degrees in Major Awarded
61% Graduation Rate
6,728 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $16,806. The average student takes 4.37 years to complete their degree at Fitchburg State. The student to faculty ratio is 14 to 1.

19 Degrees in Major Awarded
80% Graduation Rate
31,642 Total Students

The 1.90% student loan default rate is lower than average. Of all the students who attend this school, 90% get financial aid. This public school has an average net price of $22,038.

12 Degrees in Major Awarded
11,310 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 14 to 1. Graduates earn an average $65,632 after graduation. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 1.50%.

11 Degrees in Major Awarded
66% Graduation Rate
1,946 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.12 years to graduate. Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid. This private school has an average net price of $29,816.

9 Degrees in Major Awarded
56% Graduation Rate
4,876 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $43,426 after earning their degree at this institution. The full-time teacher rate is 65%. The student loan default rate of 3.80% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

3 Degrees in Major Awarded
17% Graduation Rate
2,764 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $37,087 a year. The 5.40% student loan default rate is lower than average. The full-time teacher rate is 100%.

3 Degrees in Major Awarded
59% Graduation Rate
6,830 Total Students

An average student at Suffolk will pay a net price of $30,995. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 4.30%. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $47,459 a year.

#9

Boston College

Chestnut Hill
1 Degrees in Major Awarded
92% Graduation Rate
14,934 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 0.90% which is lower than average. An average student at Boston College will pay a net price of $36,599. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $70,858 after earning their degree at this institution.

Human Resource Management Careers in MA

Some of the careers HR majors go into include:

Job Title MA Job Growth MA Median Salary
Business Professors 22% $94,440
Training and Development Managers 10% $117,330
Training and Development Specialists 10% $68,470
Human Resources Managers 9% $123,750
Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists 8% $70,940
Human Resources Specialists 7% $68,110
Compensation and Benefits Managers 4% $117,930
Labor Relations Specialists -7% $70,110

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

Major Annual Graduates in MA
Business Administration & Management 5,205
Management Sciences & Methods 2,921
Finance & Financial Management 778
Accounting 669
Marketing 439
Business & Commerce 399
International Business 354
Entrepreneurial Studies 164

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