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Human Resource Management Schools in Iowa

483 HR students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

As a degree choice, Human Resource Management is the 22nd most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Human Resource Management Majors in Iowa

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 367
Master’s Degree 49
Associate Degree 36
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 21
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 21
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 9
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 9
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 9
Post-Master’s Certificate 1
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 1

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 1.9%
  • Black or African American: 7.2%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 6.2%
  • White: 69.2%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 2.3%
  • Other Races: 13.3%
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Jobs for Human Resource Management Grads in Iowa

13,040 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 Iowa

A typical salary for a HR grad in the state is $65,310, compared to a typical salary of $70,730 nationwide.

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There are 11 colleges in Iowa that offer HR degrees. Learn about the most popular 11 below:

#1

University of Iowa

Iowa City
149 Degrees in Major Awarded
73% Graduation Rate
30,318 Total Students

A typical student attending Iowa will pay a net price of $19,401. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 2.20%. 87% of students get financical aid.

89 Degrees in Major Awarded
43% Graduation Rate
3,610 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 11 to 1. It takes the average student 4.15 years to graduate. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 99% of students receive it.

#3

Waldorf University

Forest City
82 Degrees in Major Awarded
27% Graduation Rate
3,025 Total Students

The 8.10% student loan default rate is lower than average. An average student at Waldorf will pay a net price of $20,541. The full-time teacher rate is 31%.

#4

Mount Mercy University

Cedar Rapids
36 Degrees in Major Awarded
71% Graduation Rate
1,705 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 5.90% which is lower than average. An average student at Mount Mercy will pay a net price of $22,668. Most students complete their degree in 4.22 years.

22 Degrees in Major Awarded
43% Graduation Rate
2,180 Total Students

95% of students get financical aid. 15 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. An average student at UD will pay a net price of $27,592.

14 Degrees in Major Awarded
5,360 Total Students

In their early career, Western Iowa Tech Community College grads earn an average salary of $31,342. The student loan default rate of 7.60% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 16 to 1.

#6

Grand View University

Des Moines
14 Degrees in Major Awarded
50% Graduation Rate
1,874 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 5.70% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. An average student at Grand View University will pay a net price of $20,469. The student to faculty ratio is 12 to 1.

12 Degrees in Major Awarded
65% Graduation Rate
9,507 Total Students

17 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $43,071 a year. Most students complete their degree in 4.39 years.

12 Degrees in Major Awarded
5,042 Total Students

100% of the teachers are full time. A typical student attending Hawkeye Community College will pay a net price of $11,532. In their early career, Hawkeye Community College grads earn an average salary of $33,802.

#10

Dordt University

Sioux Center
7 Degrees in Major Awarded
73% Graduation Rate
1,662 Total Students

In their early career, Dordt grads earn an average salary of $41,889. It takes the average student 4.06 years to graduate. 14 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

7 Degrees in Major Awarded
34% Graduation Rate
1,350 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it. This private school has an average net price of $21,208. 100% of the teachers are full time.

Human Resource Management Careers in IA

Some of the careers HR majors go into include:

Job Title IA Job Growth IA Median Salary
Business Professors 18% $103,310
Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists 16% $60,470
Training and Development Specialists 16% $51,070
Human Resources Managers 14% $98,760
Training and Development Managers 13% $83,910
Compensation and Benefits Managers 10% $94,870
Human Resources Specialists 9% $54,610
Labor Relations Specialists -5% $67,740

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

Major Annual Graduates in IA
Business Administration & Management 3,338
Finance & Financial Management 1,046
Accounting 956
Marketing 844
Management Sciences & Methods 617
Business & Commerce 271
Hospitality Management 248
Entrepreneurial Studies 186

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