Associate Degrees in Human Resource Management
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Education Levels of HR Majors
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 1,096 students 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 | 11,722 |
| Master’s Degree | 9,750 |
| Basic Certificate | 3,373 |
| Graduate Certificate | 2,089 |
| Associate Degree | 1,096 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 479 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 278 |
Earnings of HR Majors With Associate Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding an associate degree in HR is $35,755. 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 $35,722 to a high of $36,406.
Student Debt
The median student debt for graduates holding an associate degree in HR is $25,284. 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, $26,589 is the debt load, and the debt load on the low side is $21,137.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their associate degree in HR. About 76.2% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 261 |
| Women | 835 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of HR associate degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 35 |
| Black or African American | 162 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 188 |
| White | 617 |
| International Students | 10 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 84 |
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. The HR program at SUNY Empire State College awarded 129 associate degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 9% were women and 45% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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 $11,573 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $4,567 per year. The HR program at Rasmussen University - Minnesota awarded 47 associate degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 98% were women and 30% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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 2020-2021 academic year, 35 people received their associate degree in HR from CVTC. Around 17% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 97% were women.
Northeast Wisconsin Technical College is the 4th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in HR. Each year, around 10,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 32 people received their associate degree in HR from NWTC. Of these students, 88% were women and 19% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
San Joaquin Valley College-Visalia comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in HR. Each year, around 1,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 32 people received their associate degree in HR from San Joaquin Valley College-Visalia. Around 72% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 94% were women.
Rasmussen University - Florida comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in HR. Roughly 9,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,694 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $4,567 per year. The HR program at Rasmussen University - Florida awarded 31 associate degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 77% of this group were women, and 45% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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 2020-2021 academic year, 30 people received their associate degree in HR from FVTC. About 83% of this group were women, and 23% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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. The HR program at Bryant & Stratton College - Online awarded 30 associate degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 90% were women and 57% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Lakeshore Technical College is the 9th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in HR. Each year, around 2,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 29 associate degrees were handed out to HR majors at LTC. Of these students, 90% were women and 21% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Rio Salado College is the 9th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in HR. Roughly 17,300 attend the school each year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 29 associate degrees were handed out to HR majors at Rio Salado College. About 55% of this group were women, and 52% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Cuyahoga Community College District is the 11th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in HR. Each year, around 18,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 24 associate degrees were handed out to HR majors at Cuyahoga Community College District. About 96% of this group were women, and 29% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Waukesha County Technical College comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in HR. Each year, around 6,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 24 associate degrees were handed out to HR majors at WCTC. Of these students, 92% were women and 29% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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. The HR program at Lorain County Community College awarded 24 associate degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 88% were women and 17% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Rasmussen University - Illinois comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in HR. Each year, around 2,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,720 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $4,567 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 23 people received their associate degree in HR from Rasmussen University - Illinois. Of these students, 96% were women and 52% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Estrella Mountain Community College comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in HR. Each year, around 8,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 23 people received their associate degree in HR from Estrella Mountain Community College. Of these students, 61% were women and 70% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Milwaukee Area Technical College is the 16th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in HR. Each year, around 12,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 22 people received their associate degree in HR from MATC. About 86% of this group were women, and 55% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Madison Area Technical College comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in HR. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,230 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $4,230 per year. The HR program at Madison Area Technical College awarded 21 associate degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 38% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 100% were women.
The 17th most popular school in the country for HR majors who are seeking their associate degree is Columbus State Community College. Roughly 27,600 attend the school each year. The HR program at Columbus State Community College awarded 21 associate degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 95% of this group were women, and 48% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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 2020-2021 academic year, 20 people received their associate degree in HR from UC Blue Ash College. Of these students, 75% were women and 25% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Minnesota State Community and Technical College is the 20th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in HR. Each year, around 5,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 17 associate degrees were handed out to HR majors at M State. Of these students, 88% were women and 29% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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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 | 63,763 |
| Business & Commerce | 17,867 |
| Accounting | 11,525 |
| Management Sciences & Methods | 4,725 |
| Business Support & Assistance | 3,471 |
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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