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Human Resource Management in Illinois

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Human Resource Management Schools in Illinois

In 2020-2021, 1,421 students earned their HR degrees in IL.

As a degree choice, Human Resource Management is the 29th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Human Resource Management Majors in Illinois

HR majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 622
Bachelor’s Degree 294
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 271
Post-Master’s Certificate 271
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 130
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 130
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 130
Associate Degree 37
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 37
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 37
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 30
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 30
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 30

Gender Distribution

In Illinois, a HR major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of HR majors in Illinois is as follows:

  • Asian: 4.6%
  • Black or African American: 22.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 17.7%
  • White: 39.8%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 3.6%
  • Other Races: 12.4%
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Jobs for Human Resource Management Grads in Illinois

60,840 people in the state and 1,325,020 in the nation are employed in jobs related to HR.

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Wages for Human Resource Management Jobs in Illinois

A typical salary for a HR grad in the state is $67,110, compared to a typical salary of $70,730 nationwide.

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There are 10 colleges in Illinois that offer HR degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

379 Degrees in Major Awarded
27% Graduation Rate
20,832 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.24 years to graduate. 5% of the teachers are full time. The student loan default rate of 8.60% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

137 Degrees in Major Awarded
12% Graduation Rate
15,415 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.24 years. 85% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $29,315 after earning their degree at this institution.

126 Degrees in Major Awarded
84% Graduation Rate
52,679 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.21 years. In their early career, UIUC grads earn an average salary of $59,402. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $14,321.

101 Degrees in Major Awarded
47% Graduation Rate
3,779 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 4.90% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Graduates earn an average $44,569 after graduation. The student to faculty ratio is 13 to 1.

#5

DePaul University

Chicago
62 Degrees in Major Awarded
72% Graduation Rate
21,922 Total Students

The average student takes 4.21 years to complete their degree at DePaul. In their early career, DePaul grads earn an average salary of $51,054. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 49% are considered full time.

57 Degrees in Major Awarded
21% Graduation Rate
7,119 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 12 to 1. Most students complete their degree in 5.11 years. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 56% are considered full time.

44 Degrees in Major Awarded
52% Graduation Rate
4,680 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.33 years to graduate. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 11 to 1. 98% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

43 Degrees in Major Awarded
95% Graduation Rate
22,603 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 0.60% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. This private institution charges an average net price of $23,279. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 84% are considered full time.

38 Degrees in Major Awarded
74% Graduation Rate
16,893 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 99% of students receive it. It takes the average student 4.13 years to graduate. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 50% are considered full time.

37 Degrees in Major Awarded
62% Graduation Rate
3,529 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 13 to 1. The full-time teacher rate is 89%. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it.

Human Resource Management Careers in IL

Some of the careers HR majors go into include:

Job Title IL Job Growth IL Median Salary
Training and Development Managers 10% $108,990
Training and Development Specialists 10% $63,200
Business Professors 8% $81,000
Human Resources Managers 8% $106,370
Human Resources Specialists 6% $58,060
Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists 6% $62,430
Compensation and Benefits Managers 4% $113,700
Labor Relations Specialists -11% $59,460

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to HR.

Major Annual Graduates in IL
Business Administration & Management 13,124
Management Sciences & Methods 4,786
Accounting 3,151
Marketing 2,122
Finance & Financial Management 1,970
Business & Commerce 877
Management Information Systems 564
Hospitality Management 211

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