Master’s Degrees in Human Resource Management
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Education Levels of HR Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 9,125 people 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 | 9,125 |
| Graduate Certificate | 1,883 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 275 |
Earnings of HR Majors With Master’s Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding a master's degree in hr is $52,480. 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 $49,081 and the high is $64,609.
Student Debt
The median student debt for graduates holding a master's degree in hr is $41,000. The length of time it takes you to graduate and what college you attend can affect this number quite a bit. The chart below shows the range of accumulated debt loads. On the high side of the range, $45,892 is the debt load, and the debt load on the low side is $34,088.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their master's degree in hr. About 74.1% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 2,364 |
| Women | 6,761 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of hr master’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 442 |
| Black or African American | 1,843 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1,546 |
| White | 3,909 |
| International Students | 422 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 963 |
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:
The most popular school in the United States for hr students seekinga master's degree is Colorado State University - Global Campus. 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, 445 people received their master's degree in hr from Colorado State University - Global Campus. About 71% of this group were women, and 23% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Webster University comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in hr. Roughly 8,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $29,640 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,600 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 364 people received their master's degree in hr from Webster. About 70% 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. During the most recent year for which we have data, 340 people received their master's degree in hr from SNHU. Around 39% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 83% were women.
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 $14,328 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,826 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 312 people received their master's degree in hr from Capella University. Of these students, 86% were women and 53% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of Southern California comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in hr. Each year, around 46,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $63,468 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $63,468 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 267 people received their master's degree in hr from USC. Of these students, 78% were women and 62% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Pennsylvania State University - Main Campus is the 6th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in hr. Roughly 0 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $19,286 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $24,466 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 258 people received their master's degree in hr from Penn State University Park. About 59% of this group were women, and 29% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 7th most popular school in the country for hr 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 $16,239 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 211 people received their master's degree in hr from UOPX - Arizona. Around 60% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 87% were women.
The University of Arizona Global Campus comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in hr. 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 from UAGC. 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 majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of the Incarnate Word. Roughly 7,900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $32,440 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $18,900 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 172 people received their master's degree in hr from UIW. Of these students, 49% were women and 62% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 10th most popular school in the country for hr majors who are seeking their master's degree is Villanova University. Roughly 11,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $60,768 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $21,207 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 151 people received their master's degree in hr from Villanova. Of these students, 73% were women and 29% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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. During the most recent year for which we have data, 148 people received their master's degree in hr from DeVry University - Illinois. Around 53% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 74% were women.
Rutgers University - New Brunswick comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in hr. Each year, around 50,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $12,900 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $18,696 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 144 people received their master's degree in hr from Rutgers New Brunswick. About 72% of this group were women, and 45% 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. During the most recent year for which we have data, 135 people received their master's degree in hr from SUNY Stony Brook. Around 33% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 75% were women.
Florida International University comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees 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 $9,119 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 133 people received their master's degree in hr from FIU. Of these students, 86% were women and 80% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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. During the most recent year for which we have data, 126 people received their master's degree in hr from University of Oklahoma. Of these students, 68% were women and 61% 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 $14,542 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,891 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 125 people received their master's degree in hr from UIUC. Around 45% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 75% were women.
Cornell University comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in hr. Roughly 23,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $62,456 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $29,500 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 124 people received their master's degree in hr from Cornell. Of these students, 65% were women and 44% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees 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. During the most recent year for which we have data, 118 people received their master's degree in hr from Louisiana State University. About 72% of this group were women, and 44% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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 $6,448 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,448 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 117 people received their master's degree in hr from National University College. Around 99% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 74% 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 $13,253 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,942 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 103 people received their master's degree in hr from Central Michigan. About 70% of this group were women, and 38% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| 5,746 | |
| 1,078 | |
| 972 | |
| 703 | |
| 551 |
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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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- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
- Bureau of Labor Statistics
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