Master’s Degrees in Human Resource Management
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Education Levels of HR Majors
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 9,750 students earned their master's degree in HR. This makes it the 22nd most popular master'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 | 9,750 |
| Graduate Certificate | 2,089 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 278 |
Earnings of HR Majors With Master’s Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding a master's degree in HR is $52,417. 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 $46,739 and the high is $63,431.
Student Debt
The data on debt ranges for HR majors who have their master's degree is not available.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their master's degree in HR. About 73.3% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 2,601 |
| Women | 7,149 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of HR master’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 450 |
| Black or African American | 2,137 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1,605 |
| White | 4,122 |
| International Students | 519 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 917 |
Most Popular HR Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 322 colleges that offer a master’s degree in HR. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
Colorado State University - Global Campus tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for HR majors who are seeking their master's degree. 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 2020-2021 academic year, 445 people received their master's degree in HR from Colorado State University - Global Campus. About 72% of this group were women, and 28% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 2nd most popular school in the country for HR majors who are seeking their master's degree is Webster University. Roughly 8,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $28,500 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,500 per year. The HR program at Webster University awarded 364 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 68% of this group were women, and 69% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 3rd most popular school in the country for HR majors who are seeking their 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 $15,000 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $18,900 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 340 master's degrees were handed out to HR majors at SNHU. About 82% of this group were women, and 39% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 4th most popular school in the country for HR majors who are seeking their master's degree is Capella University. Each year, around 38,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $14,148 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,784 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 312 master's degrees were handed out to HR majors at Capella University. Of these students, 85% were women and 48% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of Southern California is the 5th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in HR. Each year, around 46,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $60,446 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $60,446 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 267 master's degrees were handed out to HR majors at USC. Of these students, 78% were women and 62% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Pennsylvania State University - University Park is the 6th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in HR. Roughly 89,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $15,400 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $23,189 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 258 master's degrees were handed out to HR majors at Penn State University Park. Around 29% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 78% were women.
University of Phoenix - Arizona is the 7th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in HR. 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 $16,153 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 211 master's degrees were handed out to HR majors at UOPX - Arizona. Around 55% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 86% were women.
The 8th most popular school in the country for HR majors who are seeking their master's degree is The University of Arizona Global Campus. Each year, around 31,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $13,280 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,720 per year. The HR program at The University of Arizona Global Campus awarded 196 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 78% were women and 65% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of the Incarnate Word comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in HR. Roughly 7,900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $31,800 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $18,540 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 172 people received their master's degree in HR from UIW. Around 66% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 39% were women.
Villanova University is the 10th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in HR. Roughly 11,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $58,290 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $21,099 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 151 people received their master's degree in HR from Villanova. About 82% of this group were women, and 26% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
DeVry University - Illinois comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in HR. 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. The HR program at DeVry University - Illinois awarded 148 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 80% were women and 52% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Rutgers University - New Brunswick is the 12th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in HR. Each year, around 50,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $12,536 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $18,180 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 144 master's degrees were handed out to HR majors at Rutgers New Brunswick. About 61% of this group were women, and 44% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Stony Brook University comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in HR. 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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 135 master's degrees were handed out to HR majors at SUNY Stony Brook. Around 44% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 82% were women.
Florida International University is the 14th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in HR. 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 $8,912 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 133 master's degrees were handed out to HR majors at FIU. Around 81% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 82% were women.
The 15th most popular school in the country for HR majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of Oklahoma Norman Campus. Each year, around 27,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,920 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,034 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 126 master's degrees were handed out to HR majors at University of Oklahoma. Of these students, 66% were women and 54% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign is the 16th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in HR. Each year, around 52,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $14,446 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,635 per year. The HR program at University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign awarded 125 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 75% were women and 34% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Cornell University is the 17th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in HR. Roughly 23,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $60,286 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $29,500 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 124 master's degrees were handed out to HR majors at Cornell. Around 26% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 60% were women.
Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College is the 18th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in HR. Each year, around 34,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,038 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,132 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 118 master's degrees were handed out to HR majors at Louisiana State University. Around 45% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 77% were women.
The 19th most popular school in the country for HR majors who are seeking their master's degree is National University College. Each year, around 25,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,444 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,020 per year. The HR program at National University College awarded 117 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 98% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 77% were women.
Central Michigan University comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in HR. Roughly 17,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $12,644 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,194 per year. The HR program at Central Michigan University awarded 103 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 47% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 77% were women.
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Below are some popular majors that are similar to HR that offer master’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
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| Business Administration & Management | 122,843 |
| Management Sciences & Methods | 29,299 |
| Accounting | 18,187 |
| Business & Commerce | 8,488 |
| Finance & Financial Management | 4,544 |
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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