Labor & Industrial Relations Associate Degrees
A associate degree in Labor & Industrial Relations is offered at 26 colleges in the United States, where you can earn aassociate degree in Labor & Industrial Relations. This degree is more popular with male students, and about54% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 2.4% of Labor & Industrial Relations graduates were international students.
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Education Levels of Labor & Industrial Relations Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 1,540 people earned theirLabor & Industrial Relations majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in Labor & Industrial Relations at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Certificate | 8 |
| Associate’s Degree (this page) | 170 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 880 |
| Master’s Degree | 474 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 8 |
Earnings of Labor & Industrial Relations Majors With Associate Degrees (All Award Levels)
The median salary for graduates holding aassociate degree in Labor & Industrial Relations of $57,321 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
This number may vary for many reasons. For instance, you may move to a location where people with your degree are rare and make more money.
| 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)
The data on debt ranges for Labor & Industrial Relations majors who have their associate degree is not currently available.
Student Diversity
This degree is more popular with male students. About 86.5% of graduates in this field are men.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 147 |
| Women | 23 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Labor & Industrial Relations graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 75 | 44.1% |
| Asian | 8 | 4.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 37 | 21.8% |
| Black or African American | 22 | 12.9% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 2 | 1.2% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 1 | 0.6% |
| Two or More Races | 2 | 1.2% |
| Race Unknown | 19 | 11.2% |
| International Students | 4 | 2.4% |
This degree is not very popular with international students. Only 2.4% of graduates fall into this category.
See the minority definition in the References below.
Most Popular Labor & Industrial Relations Programs for Associate Degrees
There are 38 colleges that offer a associate degree in Labor & Industrial Relations. Learn more about the most popular below:
The most popular school in the United States for Labor & Industrial Relations students seeking a associate degree is Cornell University. During the most recent year for which we have data, 349 people received their associate degree in Labor & Industrial Relations from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Labor & Industrial Relations here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Empire State University is a popular choice for Labor & Industrial Relations majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 187 associate degrees in Labor & Industrial Relations in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Labor & Industrial Relations here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Iowa comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Labor & Industrial Relations. During the most recent year for which we have data, 166 people received their associate degree in Labor & Industrial Relations from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Pennsylvania State University-World Campus comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Labor & Industrial Relations. During the most recent year for which we have data, 145 people received their associate degree in Labor & Industrial Relations from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign is a popular choice for Labor & Industrial Relations majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 132 associate degrees in Labor & Industrial Relations in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Labor & Industrial Relations here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Rutgers University-New Brunswick is a popular choice for Labor & Industrial Relations majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 125 associate degrees in Labor & Industrial Relations in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus is a popular choice for Labor & Industrial Relations majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 97 associate degrees in Labor & Industrial Relations in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Labor & Industrial Relations here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities is a popular choice for Labor & Industrial Relations majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 78 people received their associate degree in Labor & Industrial Relations from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Labor & Industrial Relations here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Michigan State University is a popular choice for Labor & Industrial Relations majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 60 people received their associate degree in Labor & Industrial Relations from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Labor & Industrial Relations here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Cleveland State University comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Labor & Industrial Relations. This school awarded 50 associate degrees in Labor & Industrial Relations in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Labor & Industrial Relations here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Seton Hall University comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Labor & Industrial Relations. This school awarded 48 associate degrees in Labor & Industrial Relations in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Wayne State University is a popular choice for Labor & Industrial Relations majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 12 people received their associate degree in Labor & Industrial Relations from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Puerto Rico-Rio Piedras is a popular choice for Labor & Industrial Relations majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 11 associate degrees in Labor & Industrial Relations in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Labor & Industrial Relations here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
CUNY Graduate School and University Center comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Labor & Industrial Relations. During the most recent year for which we have data, 10 people received their associate degree in Labor & Industrial Relations from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Labor & Industrial Relations here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Rider University comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Labor & Industrial Relations. During the most recent year for which we have data, 10 people received their associate degree in Labor & Industrial Relations from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Labor & Industrial Relations here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Hawaii Pacific University is a popular choice for Labor & Industrial Relations majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 9 people received their associate degree in Labor & Industrial Relations from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Marshall University is a popular choice for Labor & Industrial Relations majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 9 associate degrees in Labor & Industrial Relations in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Labor & Industrial Relations here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
SUNY Old Westbury comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Labor & Industrial Relations. This school awarded 9 associate degrees in Labor & Industrial Relations 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-Baltimore County is a popular choice for Labor & Industrial Relations majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 8 associate degrees in Labor & Industrial Relations in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Labor & Industrial Relations here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Pennsylvania Western University comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Labor & Industrial Relations. During the most recent year for which we have data, 6 people received their associate degree in Labor & Industrial Relations from this school. 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 Labor & Industrial Relations that also offer associate degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General | 17,602 |
| Organizational Behavior Studies | 3,447 |
| Human Resources Development | 1,604 |
| 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.