Master’s Degrees in General Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration
Education Levels of HR Management Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 5,341 people earned their master's degree in hr management. This earns it the #31 spot on the list of the most popular master's degree programs in the nation.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in hr management at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degree | 6,567 |
| Master’s Degree | 5,341 |
| Basic Certificate | 2,847 |
| Graduate Certificate | 1,167 |
| Associate Degree | 803 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 379 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 35 |
Earnings of HR Management Majors With Master’s Degrees
At this time, we do not have the data to estimate the median earnings for this class of people.
Student Debt
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Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their master's degree in hr management. About 76.8% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 1,241 |
| Women | 4,100 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of hr management master’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 295 |
| Black or African American | 1,118 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1,119 |
| White | 2,003 |
| International Students | 277 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 529 |
Most Popular HR Management Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 222 colleges that offer a master’s degree in hr management. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
Southern New Hampshire University tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for hr management majors who are seeking their master's degree. Each year, around 134,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $15,450 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $19,467 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 340 people received their master's degree in hr management from SNHU. Around 38% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 82% were women.
The 3rd most popular school in the country for hr management majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of Southern California. Roughly 46,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $66,640 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $66,640 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 267 people received their master's degree in hr management from USC. Of these students, 78% were women and 69% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 4th most popular school in the country for hr management majors who are seeking their master's degree is Colorado State University - Global Campus. 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, 232 people received their master's degree in hr management from Colorado State University - Global Campus. Around 20% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 68% were women.
University of Phoenix - Arizona is the 5th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in hr management. Each year, around 89,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,552 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $16,215 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 211 people received their master's degree in hr management from UOPX - Arizona. Around 58% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 92% were women.
The University of Arizona Global Campus comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in hr management. 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, 196 people received their master's degree in hr management from UAGC. Of these students, 73% were women and 55% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 7th most popular school in the country for hr management majors who are seeking their master's degree is DeVry University - Illinois. Each year, around 20,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $14,392 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $17,072 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 148 people received their master's degree in hr management from DeVry University - Illinois. About 74% of this group were women, and 58% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Rutgers University - New Brunswick comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in hr management. 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, 138 people received their master's degree in hr management from Rutgers New Brunswick. Of these students, 73% were women and 56% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Stony Brook University is the 9th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in hr management. Each year, around 26,700 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, 135 people received their master's degree in hr management from SUNY Stony Brook. Of these students, 83% were women and 32% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Florida International University is the 10th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in hr management. 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, 133 people received their master's degree in hr management from FIU. Around 81% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 89% were women.
National University College comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in hr management. Roughly 25,900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,314 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,314 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 117 people received their master's degree in hr management from National University College. About 75% of this group were women, and 100% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Central Michigan University is the 12th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in hr management. Each year, around 17,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $13,862 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,843 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 103 people received their master's degree in hr management from Central Michigan. Around 39% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 80% were women.
New York University is the 13th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in hr management. Roughly 52,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $60,438 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $38,826 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 99 people received their master's degree in hr management from NYU. About 80% of this group were women, and 36% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Fitchburg State University is the 14th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in hr management. Roughly 6,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $970 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $3,510 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 88 people received their master's degree in hr management from Fitchburg State. Around 32% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 81% were women.
The 15th most popular school in the country for hr management majors who are seeking their master's degree is American InterContinental University - Online. Each year, around 15,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,650 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,169 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 86 people received their master's degree in hr management from AIU Online. About 44% of this group were women, and 76% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
George Washington University is the 16th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in hr management. Each year, around 27,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $64,508 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $35,100 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 85 people received their master's degree in hr management from GWU. Of these students, 76% were women and 37% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Troy University is the 17th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in hr management. Each year, around 16,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,792 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,550 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 84 people received their master's degree in hr management from TROY. About 73% of this group were women, and 50% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 18th most popular school in the country for hr management majors who are seeking their master's degree is National University. Each year, around 18,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $13,320 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,912 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 78 people received their master's degree in hr management from National University. Around 73% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 73% were women.
Universidad Metropolitana is the 19th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in hr management. Each year, around 8,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,920 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $2,652 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 74 people received their master's degree in hr management from UMET. Of these students, 74% were women and 100% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to hr management that offer master’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Organizational Behavior Studies | 885 |
| Human Resources Development | 880 |
| Other Human Resources Management | 627 |
| Labor & Industrial Relations | 504 |
| Labor Studies | 37 |
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.
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- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
- Bureau of Labor Statistics
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