General Human Resources Management Master’s Degrees
A master’s degree in General Human Resources Management is offered at 531 colleges in the United States, where you can earn amaster’s degree in General Human Resources Management. In recent years, the majority of students earning degrees in this area were women, and about58% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 5.7% of General Human Resources Management graduates were international students.
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Education Levels of General Human Resources Management Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 17,602 people earned theirGeneral Human Resources Management majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in General Human Resources Management at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Certificate | 482 |
| Associate’s Degree | 784 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 6,387 |
| Master’s Degree (this page) | 9,773 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 27 |
Earnings of General Human Resources Management Majors With Master’s Degrees (All Award Levels)
The U.S. Department of Education reports a median salary for graduates with amaster’s degree in General Human Resources 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 master’s degree in General Human Resources Management. About 77.2% of graduates with this degree are women.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 1,191 |
| Women | 4,027 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of General Human Resources Management graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,880 | 36.0% |
| Asian | 258 | 4.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1,171 | 22.4% |
| Black or African American | 1,115 | 21.4% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 15 | 0.3% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 18 | 0.3% |
| Two or More Races | 173 | 3.3% |
| Race Unknown | 288 | 5.5% |
| International Students | 300 | 5.7% |
This degree is moderately popular with international students. Around 5.7% of graduates are in this category.
See the minority definition in the References below.
Most Popular General Human Resources Management Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 647 colleges that offer a master’s degree in General Human Resources Management. Learn more about the most popular below:
The most popular school in the United States for General Human Resources Management students seeking a master's degree is University of Phoenix-Arizona. This school awarded 1,008 master's degrees in General Human Resources Management in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in General Human Resources Management here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Western Governors University is a popular choice for General Human Resources Management majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 941 master's degrees in General Human Resources Management in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in General Human Resources Management here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Southern New Hampshire University comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in General Human Resources Management. This school awarded 886 master's degrees in General Human Resources 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 comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in General Human Resources Management. This school awarded 561 master's degrees in General Human Resources 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 General Human Resources Management majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 489 people received their master's degree in General Human Resources Management from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in General Human Resources Management here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Ashford University is a popular choice for General Human Resources Management majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 459 people received their master's degree in General Human Resources Management from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
DeVry University-Illinois comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in General Human Resources Management. This school awarded 365 master's degrees in General Human Resources Management in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in General Human Resources Management here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Rutgers University-New Brunswick is a popular choice for General Human Resources Management majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 365 master's degrees in General Human Resources 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.
Florida International University is a popular choice for General Human Resources Management majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 260 people received their master's degree in General Human Resources Management from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in General Human Resources Management here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
American Public University System comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in General Human Resources Management. During the most recent year for which we have data, 258 people received their master's degree in General Human Resources Management from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in General Human Resources Management here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Colorado State University Global is a popular choice for General Human Resources Management majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 253 people received their master's degree in General Human Resources Management from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Arizona is a popular choice for General Human Resources Management majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 244 master's degrees in General Human Resources Management in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in General Human Resources Management here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Southern California comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in General Human Resources Management. During the most recent year for which we have data, 222 people received their master's degree in General Human Resources Management from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in General Human Resources Management here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Ana G. Mendez University is a popular choice for General Human Resources Management majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 165 master's degrees in General Human Resources Management in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in General Human Resources Management here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Columbia Southern University comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in General Human Resources Management. This school awarded 162 master's degrees in General Human Resources Management in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in General Human Resources Management here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Grand Canyon University comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in General Human Resources Management. This school awarded 161 master's degrees in General Human Resources 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.
Ivy Tech Community College is a popular choice for General Human Resources Management majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 146 people received their master's degree in General Human Resources Management from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Brigham Young University-Idaho comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in General Human Resources Management. This school awarded 139 master's degrees in General Human Resources Management in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in General Human Resources Management here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
NUC University is a popular choice for General Human Resources Management majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 138 people received their master's degree in General Human Resources Management from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Purdue University Global is a popular choice for General Human Resources Management majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 127 master's degrees in General Human Resources 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.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors similar to General Human Resources Management that also offer master’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Organizational Behavior Studies | 3,447 |
| Human Resources Development | 1,604 |
| Labor and Industrial Relations | 1,540 |
| Human Resources Management and Services, Other | 950 |
| Labor Studies | 180 |
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
More about our data sources and methodologies.