Human Resource Management Master’s Degrees
A master’s degree in Human Resource Management is offered at 677 colleges in the United States, where you can earn amaster’s degree in Human Resource Management. In recent years, the majority of students earning degrees in this area were women, and about53% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 6.5% of Human Resource Management graduates were international students.
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Education Levels of Human Resource Management Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 25,424 people earned theirHuman Resource Management majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in Human Resource Management at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Certificate | 534 |
| Associate’s Degree | 1,065 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 9,934 |
| Master’s Degree (this page) | 13,443 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 284 |
Earnings of Human Resource Management Majors With Master’s Degrees (All Award Levels)
Federal data tracks the median salary for graduates with amaster’s degree in Human Resource Management of $57,321 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
This number may vary for many reasons. For instance, you may move to a location where people with your degree are rare and make more money.
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $56,722 |
| 4 years | $57,321 |
| 5 years | $65,449 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study earnings tracker (program-wide, all award levels).
Student Debt (All Award Levels)
We do not have the data to calculate the median and range of debt loads for Human Resource Management students with their master’s degree.
Student Diversity
This degree is more popular with female students. About 75.2% of graduates with this degree are women.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 1,995 |
| Women | 6,053 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Human Resource Management graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 3,273 | 40.7% |
| Asian | 398 | 4.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1,567 | 19.5% |
| Black or African American | 1,587 | 19.7% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 34 | 0.4% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 25 | 0.3% |
| Two or More Races | 258 | 3.2% |
| Race Unknown | 379 | 4.7% |
| International Students | 527 | 6.5% |
This degree is moderately popular with international students. Around 6.5% of graduates are in this category.
See the minority definition in the References below.
Most Popular Human Resource Management Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 815 colleges that offer a master’s degree in Human Resource Management. Learn more about the most popular below:
University of Phoenix-Arizona tops the list of the most popular schools in the U.S. for Human Resource Management majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 1,008 master's degrees in Human Resource Management in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Western Governors University is a popular choice for Human Resource Management majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 941 people received their master's degree in Human Resource Management from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Human Resource Management here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Southern New Hampshire University is a popular choice for Human Resource Management majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 886 people received their master's degree in Human Resource Management from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Human Resource Management here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Maryland Global Campus comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Human Resource Management. This school awarded 561 master's degrees in Human Resource Management in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Human Resource Management here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Colorado State University Global comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Human Resource Management. This school awarded 531 master's degrees in Human Resource Management in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Human Resource Management here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Capella University comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Human Resource Management. This school awarded 507 master's degrees in Human Resource Management in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Human Resource Management here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Rutgers University-New Brunswick comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Human Resource Management. This school awarded 490 master's degrees in Human Resource Management in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Human Resource Management here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus is a popular choice for Human Resource Management majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 486 people received their master's degree in Human Resource Management from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Ashford University comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Human Resource Management. This school awarded 475 master's degrees in Human Resource Management in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Human Resource Management here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Cornell University is a popular choice for Human Resource Management majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 374 master's degrees in Human Resource Management in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Human Resource Management here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
DeVry University-Illinois comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Human Resource Management. This school awarded 365 master's degrees in Human Resource Management in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
American Public University System is a popular choice for Human Resource Management majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 279 master's degrees in Human Resource Management in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Florida International University comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Human Resource Management. During the most recent year for which we have data, 272 people received their master's degree in Human Resource Management from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Human Resource Management here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Human Resource Management. During the most recent year for which we have data, 271 people received their master's degree in Human Resource Management from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Pennsylvania State University-World Campus is a popular choice for Human Resource Management majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 245 master's degrees in Human Resource Management in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Bellevue University is a popular choice for Human Resource Management majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 244 master's degrees in Human Resource Management in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Human Resource Management here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Arizona comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Human Resource Management. This school awarded 244 master's degrees in Human Resource Management in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Harvard University comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Human Resource Management. This school awarded 238 master's degrees in Human Resource Management in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Human Resource Management here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Empire State University is a popular choice for Human Resource Management majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 232 people received their master's degree in Human Resource Management from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Southern California is a popular choice for Human Resource Management majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 222 people received their master's degree in Human Resource Management from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Human Resource Management Concentrations
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General | 17,602 |
| Organizational Behavior Studies | 3,447 |
| Human Resources Development | 1,604 |
| Labor and Industrial Relations | 1,540 |
| Human Resources Management and Services, Other | 950 |
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors similar to Human Resource Management that also offer master’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | 402,942 |
| Accounting and Related Services | 81,835 |
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods | 62,236 |
| Business/Commerce, General | 57,976 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | 57,564 |
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 to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)
- O*NET Online
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
- U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard
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