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Human Resource Management Schools in Virginia

320 students earned HR degrees in Virginia in the 2020-2021 year.

In this state, Human Resource Management is the 29th most popular major out of a total 227 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Human Resource Management Majors in Virginia

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 201
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 103
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 103
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 103
Post-Master’s Certificate 16
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 16

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 2.2%
  • Black or African American: 34.7%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 8.4%
  • White: 44.4%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.9%
  • Other Races: 8.4%
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Jobs for Human Resource Management Grads in Virginia

44,700 people in the state and 1,325,020 in the nation are employed in jobs related to HR.

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Wages for Human Resource Management Jobs in Virginia

HR grads earn an average of $75,120 in the state and $70,730 nationwide.

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

#1

Regent University

Virginia Beach
188 Degrees in Major Awarded
59% Graduation Rate
10,483 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $34,846 a year. This private institution charges an average net price of $24,888. 100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

#2

University of Richmond

University of Richmond
31 Degrees in Major Awarded
87% Graduation Rate
4,056 Total Students

69% of the teachers are full time. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 66% of students receive it. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 1.90%.

31 Degrees in Major Awarded
62% Graduation Rate
4,797 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 12%. The 8.60% student loan default rate is lower than average. 43% of students get financical aid.

17 Degrees in Major Awarded
70% Graduation Rate
38,541 Total Students

75% of students get financical aid. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $19,551. The student loan default rate of 2.50% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

#5

Marymount University

Arlington
16 Degrees in Major Awarded
57% Graduation Rate
3,294 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 14 to 1. The student loan default rate is 3.30% which is lower than average. An average student at Marymount will pay a net price of $22,856.

#5

ECPI University

Virginia Beach
16 Degrees in Major Awarded
43% Graduation Rate
14,353 Total Students

84% of students get financical aid. An average student at ECPI University will pay a net price of $22,432. 40% of the teachers are full time.

#7

Bridgewater College

Bridgewater
10 Degrees in Major Awarded
64% Graduation Rate
1,597 Total Students

81% of the teachers are full time. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 13 to 1. The student loan default rate is 4.20% which is lower than average.

6 Degrees in Major Awarded
94% Graduation Rate
25,628 Total Students

The average student takes 4.06 years to complete their degree at University of Virginia. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 95% are considered full time. 60% of students get financical aid.

5 Degrees in Major Awarded
44% Graduation Rate
188 Total Students

The 8.60% student loan default rate is lower than average. 9 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. In their early career, DeVry University - Virginia grads earn an average salary of $36,018.

Human Resource Management Careers in VA

Some of the careers HR majors go into include:

Job Title VA Job Growth VA Median Salary
Business Professors 23% $0
Training and Development Specialists 17% $69,750
Training and Development Managers 15% $126,820
Human Resources Managers 12% $130,970
Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists 12% $68,890
Human Resources Specialists 11% $71,790
Compensation and Benefits Managers 6% $134,580
Labor Relations Specialists 1% $62,130

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

Major Annual Graduates in VA
Business Administration & Management 4,501
Accounting 559
Management Sciences & Methods 422
Business & Commerce 160
Management Information Systems 84
Marketing 64
Finance & Financial Management 63
International Business 39

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