Human Resource Management Associate Degrees
A associate degree in Human Resource Management is offered at 677 colleges in the United States, where you can earn aassociate degree in Human Resource Management. Among those who recently graduated from the schools offering this degree, the majority were women, and49% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 1.1% of Human Resource Management graduates were international students.
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Education Levels of Human Resource Management Majors
In the most recent reporting year, 25,424 students 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 (this page) | 1,065 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 9,934 |
| Master’s Degree | 13,443 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 284 |
Earnings of Human Resource Management Majors With Associate Degrees (All Award Levels)
Federal data tracks the median salary for graduates with aassociate degree in Human Resource Management of $57,321 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
However, this can depend on a number of factors, such as where you live and the number of years of experience you have.
| 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 estimate the median debt for graduates with this degree.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their associate degree in Human Resource Management. About 73.3% of graduates with this degree are women.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 284 |
| Women | 781 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Human Resource Management graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 527 | 49.5% |
| Asian | 38 | 3.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 206 | 19.3% |
| Black or African American | 186 | 17.5% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 14 | 1.3% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 4 | 0.4% |
| Two or More Races | 33 | 3.1% |
| Race Unknown | 45 | 4.2% |
| International Students | 12 | 1.1% |
This degree is not very popular with international students. Only 1.1% of graduates fall into this category.
See the minority definition in the References below.
Most Popular Human Resource Management Programs for Associate Degrees
There are 815 colleges that offer a associate degree in Human Resource Management. Learn more about the most popular below:
The most popular school in the United States for Human Resource Management students seeking a associate degree is University of Phoenix-Arizona. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1,008 people received their associate 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.
Western Governors University is a popular choice for Human Resource Management majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 941 people received their associate 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.
Southern New Hampshire University comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Human Resource Management. This school awarded 886 associate 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.
University of Maryland Global Campus is a popular choice for Human Resource Management majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 561 people received their associate 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.
Colorado State University Global comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Human Resource Management. This school awarded 531 associate 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.
Capella University is a popular choice for Human Resource Management majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 507 people received their associate degree in Human Resource Management from this school. Graduates who complete their associate 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 associate degrees in Human Resource Management. During the most recent year for which we have data, 490 people received their associate 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 Oklahoma-Norman Campus is a popular choice for Human Resource Management majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 486 people received their associate degree in Human Resource Management from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Human Resource Management here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Ashford University is a popular choice for Human Resource Management majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 475 associate degrees in Human Resource Management in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Human Resource Management here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Cornell University comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Human Resource Management. This school awarded 374 associate 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.
DeVry University-Illinois comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Human Resource Management. During the most recent year for which we have data, 365 people received their associate degree in Human Resource Management from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Human Resource Management here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
American Public University System comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Human Resource Management. This school awarded 279 associate degrees in Human Resource Management in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Human Resource Management here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Florida International University is a popular choice for Human Resource Management majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 272 people received their associate 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-Main Campus is a popular choice for Human Resource Management majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 271 associate degrees in Human Resource Management in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Human Resource Management here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Pennsylvania State University-World Campus comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Human Resource Management. This school awarded 245 associate degrees in Human Resource Management in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Human Resource Management here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Bellevue University is a popular choice for Human Resource Management majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 244 associate degrees in Human Resource Management in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Human Resource Management here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Arizona is a popular choice for Human Resource Management majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 244 people received their associate 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.
Harvard University comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Human Resource Management. This school awarded 238 associate 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.
Empire State University is a popular choice for Human Resource Management majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 232 associate degrees in Human Resource Management in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Human Resource Management here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Southern California comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Human Resource Management. This school awarded 222 associate 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.
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 associate 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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