Master’s Degrees in Human Resource Management
Education Levels of HR Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 8,301 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 |
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Master’s Degree | 8,301 |
Graduate Certificate | 1,871 |
Doctor’s Degree | 266 |
Earnings of HR Majors With Master’s Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding a master's degree in hr is $59,948. However, this can depend on a number of factors, such as where you live and the number of years experience you have. To get a better picture, earnings for this category of people can range from a low of $54,693 to a high of $73,808.
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 75.1% of graduates with this degree are female.
Gender | Number of Grads |
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Men | 2,071 |
Women | 6,230 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of hr master’s degree students is as follows:
Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
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Asian | 455 |
Black or African American | 1,634 |
Hispanic or Latino | 1,494 |
White | 3,481 |
International Students | 455 |
Other Races/Ethnicities | 782 |
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 77% of this group were women, and 25% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that Colorado State University - Global Campus graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $59,948.
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 $30,530 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,140 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 364 people received their master's degree in hr from Webster. Of these students, 64% were women and 72% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their master's degree in hr at Webster University make a median salary of 59,948.
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 $15,450 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $19,467 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 340 people received their master's degree in hr from SNHU. About 82% of this group were women, and 38% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Southern New Hampshire University hr graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $59,948.
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 $66,640 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $66,640 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 267 people received their master's degree in hr from USC. Around 69% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 78% were women. Data shows that USC graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $59,948.
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 $19,672 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $24,956 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 71% of this group were women, and 10% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their master's degree in hr at Pennsylvania State University - Main Campus make a median salary of 59,948.
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 $16,215 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 211 people received their master's degree in hr from UOPX - Arizona. About 92% of this group were women, and 58% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their master's degree in hr at University of Phoenix - Arizona make a median salary of 59,948.
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 55% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 73% were women. The University of Arizona Global Campus hr graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $59,948.
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 $33,700 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $19,800 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, 48% were women and 65% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. University of the Incarnate Word hr graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $59,948.
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 $63,806 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $21,261 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 151 people received their master's degree in hr from Villanova. About 81% of this group were women, and 31% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that Villanova graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $59,948.
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. Of these students, 74% were women and 58% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. DeVry University - Illinois hr graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $59,948.
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 $13,674 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $19,824 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. Around 57% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 73% were women. Those who complete their master's degree in hr at Rutgers University - New Brunswick make a median salary of 59,948.
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 32% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 83% were women. Those who complete their master's degree in hr at Stony Brook University make a median salary of 59,948.
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. About 89% of this group were women, and 81% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their master's degree in hr at Florida International University make a median salary of 59,948.
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 $5,070 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,903 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. Around 51% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 78% were women. Those who complete their master's degree in hr at University of Oklahoma Norman Campus make a median salary of 59,948.
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 $14,768 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,545 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 125 people received their master's degree in hr from UIUC. Of these students, 74% were women and 46% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign hr graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $59,948.
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 $65,204 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. Around 31% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 65% were women. Cornell University hr graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $59,948.
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. Of these students, 75% were women and 40% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that Louisiana State University graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $59,948.
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 $7,314 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,314 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. Of these students, 75% were women and 100% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their master's degree in hr at National University College make a median salary of 59,948.
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 $13,862 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,843 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 103 people received their master's degree in hr from Central Michigan. Around 38% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 79% were women. Those who complete their master's degree in hr at Central Michigan University make a median salary of 59,948.
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Related Majors
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 | 120,872 |
Management Sciences & Methods | 41,157 |
Accounting | 15,888 |
Business & Commerce | 9,096 |
Finance & Financial Management | 4,173 |
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.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
- Bureau of Labor Statistics
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