Bachelor’s Degrees in Human Resource Management
Education Levels of HR Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 10,286 people earned their bachelor's degree in hr. This earns it the #43 spot on the list of the most popular bachelor's degree programs in the nation.
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 Bachelor’s Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding a bachelor's degree in hr is $50,415. This number may vary for a lot of reasons. For instance, you may decide to move to a location where people with your degree are rare and make more money. A better approximation of salary is to look at the typical range of salaries. In this case the low is $46,693 and the high is $56,465.
Student Debt
The median student debt for graduates holding a bachelor's degree in hr is $24,566. The school you go to and how long it takes you to graduate, among other things, can cause this number to vary. The chart below shows the range of accumulated debt loads. On the high side of the range, $36,271 is the debt load, and the debt load on the low side is $16,484.
The median monthly payment of a hr graduate with a 10-year repayment plan is $293.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their bachelor's degree in hr. About 68.8% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 3,210 |
| Women | 7,076 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of hr bachelor’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 526 |
| Black or African American | 1,279 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1,746 |
| White | 5,575 |
| International Students | 262 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 898 |
Most Popular HR Programs for Bachelor’s Degrees
There are 400 colleges that offer a bachelor’s degree in hr. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
The most popular school in the United States for hr students seekinga bachelor's degree is Western Governors University. Roughly 147,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,710 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,302 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 926 people received their bachelor's degree in hr from WGU. Around 27% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 82% were women. Western Governors University hr graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $50,415.
The 2nd most popular school in the country for hr majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Rutgers University - New Brunswick. Roughly 50,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $13,674 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $19,824 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 457 people received their bachelor's degree in hr from Rutgers New Brunswick. About 59% of this group were women, and 46% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in hr at Rutgers University - New Brunswick make a median salary of 50,415.
The 3rd most popular school in the country for hr majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is University of Maryland Global Campus. Roughly 58,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,632 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,432 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 451 people received their bachelor's degree in hr from UMGC. Around 54% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 71% were women. Data shows that UMGC graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $50,415.
Pennsylvania State University - Main Campus comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in hr. Each year, around 0 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $19,672 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $24,956 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 372 people received their bachelor's degree in hr from Penn State University Park. About 44% of this group were women, and 27% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that Penn State University Park graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $50,415.
Colorado State University - Global Campus comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in hr. Each year, around 12,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,400 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,000 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 317 people received their bachelor's degree in hr from Colorado State University - Global Campus. About 71% of this group were women, and 25% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Colorado State University - Global Campus hr graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $50,415.
University of Oklahoma Norman Campus is the 6th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in hr. Roughly 27,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,070 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,903 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 306 people received their bachelor's degree in hr from University of Oklahoma. About 42% of this group were women, and 29% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. University of Oklahoma Norman Campus hr graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $50,415.
The University of Arizona Global Campus comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in hr. Roughly 31,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $12,240 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,645 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 273 people received their bachelor's degree in hr from UAGC. Around 60% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 74% were women. The University of Arizona Global Campus hr graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $50,415.
Cornell University is the 8th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in hr. Each year, around 23,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $65,204 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $29,500 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 251 people received their bachelor's degree in hr from Cornell. Of these students, 49% were women and 45% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in hr at Cornell University make a median salary of 50,415.
Oakland University is the 9th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in hr. Each year, around 18,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $16,429 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $20,979 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 200 people received their bachelor's degree in hr from Oakland. About 78% of this group were women, and 19% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in hr at Oakland University make a median salary of 50,415.
Wayne State University is the 10th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in hr. Roughly 26,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $13,660 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $18,301 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 186 people received their bachelor's degree in hr from Wayne State. Around 39% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 56% were women. Wayne State University hr graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $50,415.
Columbia Southern University is the 11th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in hr. Each year, around 18,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,528 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $3,640 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 165 people received their bachelor's degree in hr from Columbia Southern University. Around 36% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 75% were women. Data shows that Columbia Southern University graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $50,415.
Portland State University comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in hr. Each year, around 23,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,694 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,279 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 161 people received their bachelor's degree in hr from Portland State University. About 67% of this group were women, and 42% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in hr at Portland State University make a median salary of 50,415.
University of Arizona comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in hr. Roughly 45,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,546 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,718 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 155 people received their bachelor's degree in hr from University of Arizona. Around 32% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 42% were women. Data shows that University of Arizona graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $50,415.
The 14th most popular school in the country for hr majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Temple University. Roughly 37,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $21,023 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $21,042 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 153 people received their bachelor's degree in hr from Temple. Around 48% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 63% were women. Temple University hr graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $50,415.
The 15th most popular school in the country for hr majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is University of Iowa. Each year, around 30,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,016 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,256 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 149 people received their bachelor's degree in hr from Iowa. Of these students, 52% were women and 14% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in hr at University of Iowa make a median salary of 50,415.
Florida International University comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in hr. Each year, around 58,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,721 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,119 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 138 people received their bachelor's degree in hr from FIU. About 81% of this group were women, and 93% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in hr at Florida International University make a median salary of 50,415.
The 18th most popular school in the country for hr majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Wilmington University. Each year, around 14,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $12,270 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,432 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 136 people received their bachelor's degree in hr from Wilmington University. About 78% of this group were women, and 42% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in hr at Wilmington University make a median salary of 50,415.
Michigan State University comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in hr. Roughly 49,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $16,930 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $20,808 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 132 people received their bachelor's degree in hr from Michigan State. About 63% of this group were women, and 30% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Michigan State University hr graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $50,415.
Texas A&M University - College Station comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in hr. Roughly 70,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,003 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,885 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 120 people received their bachelor's degree in hr from Texas A&M College Station. About 80% of this group were women, and 35% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in hr at Texas A&M University - College Station make a median salary of 50,415.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to hr that offer bachelor’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Business Administration & Management | 161,468 |
| Finance & Financial Management | 47,462 |
| Marketing | 44,531 |
| Accounting | 42,191 |
| Business & Commerce | 25,331 |
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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