Associate Degrees in Human Resource Management
Education Levels of HR Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 1,127 people earned their associate degree in hr. This makes it the 86th most popular associate 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 |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degree | 10,286 |
| Master’s Degree | 8,301 |
| Basic Certificate | 3,069 |
| Graduate Certificate | 1,871 |
| Associate Degree | 1,127 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 430 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 266 |
Earnings of HR Majors With Associate Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding an associate degree in hr is $40,006. A lot of factors can contribute to this number, such as the location of your workplace and the availability of other perks and bonuses. To get a better picture, earnings for this category of people can range from a low of $39,428 to a high of $45,969.
Student Debt
We do not have the data to calculate the median and range of debt loads for hr students who are associate degree holders.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their associate degree in hr. About 71.3% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 323 |
| Women | 804 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of hr associate degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 37 |
| Black or African American | 175 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 222 |
| White | 601 |
| International Students | 9 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 83 |
Most Popular HR Programs for Associate Degrees
There are 126 colleges that offer an associate degree in hr. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
The most popular school in the United States for hr students seekingan associate degree is SUNY Empire State College. Each year, around 10,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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, 129 people received their associate degree in hr from SUNY Empire. Of these students, 9% were women and 45% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their associate degree in hr at SUNY Empire State College make a median salary of 40,006.
Rasmussen University - Minnesota comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in hr. Roughly 3,900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,207 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $4,554 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 47 people received their associate degree in hr from Rasmussen University - Minnesota. Of these students, 90% were women and 10% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that Rasmussen University - Minnesota graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,006.
Chippewa Valley Technical College is the 3rd most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in hr. Each year, around 7,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 35 people received their associate degree in hr from CVTC. About 94% of this group were women, and 6% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that CVTC graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,006.
The 4th most popular school in the country for hr majors who are seeking their associate degree is Northeast Wisconsin Technical College. Each year, around 10,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 32 people received their associate degree in hr from NWTC. About 78% of this group were women, and 13% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their associate degree in hr at Northeast Wisconsin Technical College make a median salary of 40,006.
The 4th most popular school in the country for hr majors who are seeking their associate degree is San Joaquin Valley College-Visalia. Each year, around 1,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 32 people received their associate degree in hr from San Joaquin Valley College-Visalia. Around 80% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 89% were women. San Joaquin Valley College-Visalia hr graduates who receive their associate degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $40,006.
Rasmussen University - Florida is the 6th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in hr. Roughly 9,000 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 31 people received their associate degree in hr from Rasmussen University - Florida. About 85% of this group were women, and 50% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Rasmussen University - Florida hr graduates who receive their associate degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $40,006.
Fox Valley Technical College comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in hr. Each year, around 11,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 30 people received their associate degree in hr from FVTC. About 96% of this group were women, and 15% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that FVTC graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,006.
Bryant & Stratton College - Online is the 7th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in hr. Each year, around 5,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 30 people received their associate degree in hr from Bryant & Stratton College - Online. Of these students, 89% were women and 57% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their associate degree in hr at Bryant & Stratton College - Online make a median salary of 40,006.
The 9th most popular school in the country for hr majors who are seeking their associate degree is Lakeshore Technical College. Each year, around 2,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 29 people received their associate degree in hr from LTC. Of these students, 89% were women and 22% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Lakeshore Technical College hr graduates who receive their associate degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $40,006.
Rio Salado College comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in hr. Roughly 17,300 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 29 people received their associate degree in hr from Rio Salado College. Of these students, 63% were women and 56% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Rio Salado College hr graduates who receive their associate degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $40,006.
Cuyahoga Community College District comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in hr. Each year, around 18,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 24 people received their associate degree in hr from Cuyahoga Community College District. Around 47% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 73% were women. Cuyahoga Community College District hr graduates who receive their associate degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $40,006.
The 11th most popular school in the country for hr majors who are seeking their associate degree is Waukesha County Technical College. Each year, around 6,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 24 people received their associate degree in hr from WCTC. Of these students, 93% were women and 34% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their associate degree in hr at Waukesha County Technical College make a median salary of 40,006.
Lorain County Community College is the 11th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in hr. Roughly 10,100 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 24 people received their associate degree in hr from LCCC. Of these students, 85% were women and 35% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their associate degree in hr at Lorain County Community College make a median salary of 40,006.
Rasmussen University - Illinois is the 14th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in hr. During the most recent year for which we have data, 23 people received their associate degree in hr from Rasmussen University - Illinois. Around 58% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 100% were women. Those who complete their associate degree in hr at Rasmussen University - Illinois make a median salary of 40,006.
The 14th most popular school in the country for hr majors who are seeking their associate degree is Estrella Mountain Community College. Each year, around 8,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 23 people received their associate degree in hr from Estrella Mountain Community College. Around 67% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 76% were women. Data shows that Estrella Mountain Community College graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,006.
The 16th most popular school in the country for hr majors who are seeking their associate degree is Milwaukee Area Technical College. During the most recent year for which we have data, 22 people received their associate degree in hr from MATC. Around 78% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 100% were women. Milwaukee Area Technical College hr graduates who receive their associate degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $40,006.
The 17th most popular school in the country for hr majors who are seeking their associate degree is Madison Area Technical College. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,386 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $4,386 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 21 people received their associate degree in hr from Madison College. Of these students, 100% were women and 50% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Madison Area Technical College hr graduates who receive their associate degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $40,006.
Columbus State Community College comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in hr. Roughly 27,600 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 21 people received their associate degree in hr from Columbus State. About 83% of this group were women, and 67% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their associate degree in hr at Columbus State Community College make a median salary of 40,006.
The 19th most popular school in the country for hr majors who are seeking their associate degree is University of Cincinnati - Blue Ash College. Roughly 7,200 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 20 people received their associate degree in hr from UC Blue Ash College. Of these students, 50% were women and 50% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that UC Blue Ash College graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,006.
Minnesota State Community and Technical College comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in hr. Each year, around 5,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 17 people received their associate degree in hr from M State. Around 7% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 87% were women. Minnesota State Community and Technical College hr graduates who receive their associate degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $40,006.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to hr that offer associate degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Business Administration & Management | 60,022 |
| Business & Commerce | 17,216 |
| Accounting | 10,555 |
| Business Support & Assistance | 2,825 |
| Hospitality Management | 1,858 |
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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