Graduate Certificates in Human Resource Management
Education Levels of HR Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 1,871 people earned their graduate certificate in hr. This makes it the 10th most popular graduate certificate 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 | 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 Graduate Certificates
The median salary for graduates holding a graduate certificate in hr is $74,012. However, this can depend on a number of factors, such as where you live and the number of years experience you have. A better approximation of salary is to look at the typical range of salaries. In this case the low is $73,602 and the high is $74,423.
Student Debt
We do not have the data to estimate the median debt for this class of people.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their graduate certificate in hr. About 73.2% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 502 |
| Women | 1,369 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of hr graduate certificate students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 77 |
| Black or African American | 442 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 195 |
| White | 835 |
| International Students | 61 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 261 |
Most Popular HR Programs for Graduate Certificates
There are 183 colleges that offer a graduate certificate in hr. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
The most popular school in the United States for hr students seekinga graduate certificate is University of Phoenix - Arizona. 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, 335 people received their graduate certificate in hr from UOPX - Arizona. Around 58% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 80% were women. Those who complete their graduate certificate in hr at University of Phoenix - Arizona make a median salary of 74,012.
DeVry University - Illinois comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in hr. 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, 231 people received their graduate certificate in hr from DeVry University - Illinois. Around 58% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 70% were women. DeVry University - Illinois hr graduates who receive their graduate certificate go on to jobs earning a median salary of $74,012.
The 3rd most popular school in the country for hr majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is Villanova University. Each year, around 11,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $63,806 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $21,261 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 127 people received their graduate certificate in hr from Villanova. About 83% of this group were women, and 31% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that Villanova graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $74,012.
Harvard University is the 4th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in hr. Each year, around 30,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $54,269 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $54,032 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 101 people received their graduate certificate in hr from Harvard. Of these students, 75% were women and 30% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their graduate certificate in hr at Harvard University make a median salary of 74,012.
Southern New Hampshire University comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in hr. 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, 63 people received their graduate certificate in hr from SNHU. Of these students, 81% were women and 37% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their graduate certificate in hr at Southern New Hampshire University make a median salary of 74,012.
Colorado State University - Global Campus is the 6th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate 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, 58 people received their graduate certificate in hr from Colorado State University - Global Campus. Around 37% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 68% were women. Those who complete their graduate certificate in hr at Colorado State University - Global Campus make a median salary of 74,012.
Fielding Graduate University comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in hr. Each year, around 1,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 55 people received their graduate certificate in hr from Fielding. Of these students, 73% were women and 42% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Fielding Graduate University hr graduates who receive their graduate certificate go on to jobs earning a median salary of $74,012.
George Washington University is the 7th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in hr. 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, 55 people received their graduate certificate in hr from GWU. Around 34% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 47% were women. Those who complete their graduate certificate in hr at George Washington University make a median salary of 74,012.
University of Maryland Global Campus is the 10th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in hr. 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, 49 people received their graduate certificate in hr from UMGC. About 72% of this group were women, and 67% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. University of Maryland Global Campus hr graduates who receive their graduate certificate go on to jobs earning a median salary of $74,012.
Champlain College is the 11th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in hr. Each year, around 4,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $45,100 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,710 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 46 people received their graduate certificate in hr from Champlain. About 81% of this group were women, and 28% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that Champlain graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $74,012.
The 12th most popular school in the country for hr majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is Boise State University. Roughly 24,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,941 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,645 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 43 people received their graduate certificate in hr from Boise State. About 68% of this group were women, and 16% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their graduate certificate in hr at Boise State University make a median salary of 74,012.
Belhaven University comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in hr. Roughly 4,900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $28,800 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,890 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 40 people received their graduate certificate in hr from Belhaven. Of these students, 93% were women and 93% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Belhaven University hr graduates who receive their graduate certificate go on to jobs earning a median salary of $74,012.
University of Rhode Island comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in hr. Each year, around 17,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $14,116 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,402 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 34 people received their graduate certificate in hr from URI. Around 10% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 81% were women. University of Rhode Island hr graduates who receive their graduate certificate go on to jobs earning a median salary of $74,012.
University of Oklahoma Norman Campus is the 16th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate 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, 33 people received their graduate certificate in hr from University of Oklahoma. Of these students, 70% were women and 50% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that University of Oklahoma graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $74,012.
Florida International University is the 16th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate 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, 33 people received their graduate certificate in hr from FIU. Around 81% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 78% were women. Those who complete their graduate certificate in hr at Florida International University make a median salary of 74,012.
University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh Campus is the 19th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in hr. Each year, around 32,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $20,154 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $25,834 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 28 people received their graduate certificate in hr from Pitt. Data shows that Pitt graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $74,012.
SUNY Empire State College is the 20th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in hr. Roughly 10,700 attend the school each year. 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, 26 people received their graduate certificate in hr from SUNY Empire. Of these students, 82% were women and 47% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their graduate certificate in hr at SUNY Empire State College make a median salary of 74,012.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to hr that offer graduate certificates.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Business Administration & Management | 7,027 |
| Management Sciences & Methods | 2,325 |
| Finance & Financial Management | 1,301 |
| Entrepreneurial Studies | 815 |
| Accounting | 771 |
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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