Master’s Degrees in Human Resources Development
Education Levels of HR Development Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 880 people earned their master's degree in hr development. This earns it the #138 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 development at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degree | 880 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 570 |
| Graduate Certificate | 170 |
| Basic Certificate | 63 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 34 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 11 |
| Associate Degree | 8 |
Earnings of HR Development Majors With Master’s Degrees
We are unable to calculate the median earnings for hr development majors with their master's degree due to lack of data.
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 master's degree in hr development. About 79.0% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 185 |
| Women | 695 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of hr development master’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 45 |
| Black or African American | 169 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 101 |
| White | 468 |
| International Students | 45 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 52 |
Most Popular HR Development Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 40 colleges that offer a master’s degree in hr development. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
The most popular school in the United States for hr development students seekinga master's degree is Villanova University. Roughly 11,000 attend the school each year. 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, 151 people received their master's degree in hr development from Villanova. Of these students, 81% were women and 31% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 2nd most popular school in the country for hr development majors who are seeking their master's degree is Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College. Each year, around 34,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,038 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,132 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 118 people received their master's degree in hr development from Louisiana State University. Around 40% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 75% were women.
The 3rd most popular school in the country for hr development majors who are seeking their master's degree is Towson University. Each year, around 21,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,382 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,108 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 84 people received their master's degree in hr development from Towson. About 89% of this group were women, and 26% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Webster University is the 4th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in hr development. Roughly 8,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $30,530 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,140 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 73 people received their master's degree in hr development from Webster. Of these students, 76% were women and 83% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The University of Texas at Tyler is the 6th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in hr development. Roughly 9,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,020 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,534 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 60 people received their master's degree in hr development from UT Tyler. About 88% of this group were women, and 50% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Boise State University comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in hr development. Each year, around 24,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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, 54 people received their master's degree in hr development from Boise State. About 65% of this group were women, and 22% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of San Francisco is the 8th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in hr development. Each year, around 10,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $57,670 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $29,070 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 47 people received their master's degree in hr development from USFCA. Of these students, 93% were women and 57% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 9th most popular school in the country for hr development majors who are seeking their master's degree is Clemson University. Each year, around 26,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $14,038 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,220 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 43 people received their master's degree in hr development from Clemson. Around 27% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 80% were women.
Tusculum University is the 10th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in hr development. Each year, around 1,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $27,500 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,400 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 38 people received their master's degree in hr development from Tusculum. About 78% of this group were women, and 11% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Bowie State University comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in hr development. Roughly 6,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,993 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,064 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 37 people received their master's degree in hr development from Bowie State University. About 83% of this group were women, and 67% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of Houston - Clear Lake is the 12th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in hr development. Roughly 9,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,600 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,920 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 34 people received their master's degree in hr development from UH Clear Lake. Of these students, 85% were women and 59% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 13th most popular school in the country for hr development majors who are seeking their master's degree is Barry University. Each year, around 7,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $32,800 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $17,820 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 30 people received their master's degree in hr development from Barry University. Around 35% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 80% were women.
Pepperdine University is the 14th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in hr development. Each year, around 9,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $65,990 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $41,400 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 24 people received their master's degree in hr development from Pepperdine. About 82% of this group were women, and 18% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Southern Wesleyan University is the 15th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in hr development. Each year, around 1,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $26,520 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,696 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 23 people received their master's degree in hr development from SWU. About 50% of this group were women, and 42% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of Houston is the 15th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in hr development. Roughly 47,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,685 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,723 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 23 people received their master's degree in hr development from UH. Of these students, 79% were women and 74% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 17th most popular school in the country for hr development majors who are seeking their master's degree is Roosevelt University. Each year, around 4,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $20,000 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $22,764 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 18 people received their master's degree in hr development from Roosevelt. Around 79% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 93% were women.
Pittsburg State University is the 17th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in hr development. Each year, around 6,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,128 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,162 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 18 people received their master's degree in hr development from Pitt State. Of these students, 88% were women and 21% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Sacred Heart University comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in hr development. Roughly 9,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $48,160 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $34,060 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 18 people received their master's degree in hr development from Sacred Heart. Of these students, 72% were women and 28% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 17th most popular school in the country for hr development majors who are seeking their master's degree is Idaho State University. Each year, around 11,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,992 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,904 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 18 people received their master's degree in hr development from ISU. Of these students, 64% were women and 24% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to hr development that offer master’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| General Human Resources Management | 5,341 |
| Organizational Behavior Studies | 885 |
| 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.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
- Bureau of Labor Statistics
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