Master’s Degrees in Labor & Industrial Relations
Education Levels of Labor Relations Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 504 people earned their master's degree in labor relations. This earns it the #208 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 labor relations at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degree | 909 |
| Master’s Degree | 504 |
| Associate Degree | 203 |
| Basic Certificate | 29 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 14 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 11 |
| Graduate Certificate | 8 |
Earnings of Labor Relations Majors With Master’s Degrees
We are unable to calculate the median earnings for labor relations majors with their master's degree due to lack of data.
Student Debt
The data on debt ranges for labor relations majors who have their master's degree is not available.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their master's degree in labor relations. About 70.8% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 147 |
| Women | 357 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of labor relations master’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 60 |
| Black or African American | 43 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 57 |
| White | 228 |
| International Students | 77 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 39 |
Most Popular Labor Relations Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 20 colleges that offer a master’s degree in labor relations. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
Pennsylvania State University - Main Campus tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for labor relations majors who are seeking their master's degree. Roughly 0 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $19,672 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $24,956 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 181 people received their master's degree in labor relations from Penn State University Park. Around 12% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 82% were women.
The 2nd most popular school in the country for labor relations majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. Each year, around 52,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $14,768 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,545 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 125 people received their master's degree in labor relations from UIUC. Around 46% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 74% were women.
Cornell University is the 3rd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in labor relations. Roughly 23,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $65,204 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $29,500 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 88 people received their master's degree in labor relations from Cornell. Of these students, 63% were women and 32% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of Minnesota - Twin Cities is the 4th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in labor relations. Each year, around 52,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $14,496 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $19,116 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 65 people received their master's degree in labor relations from UMN Twin Cities. Of these students, 72% were women and 22% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Michigan State University is the 5th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in labor relations. Each year, around 49,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $16,930 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $20,808 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 44 people received their master's degree in labor relations from Michigan State. Of these students, 73% were women and 22% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Marshall University is the 7th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in labor relations. Roughly 11,900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,372 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,710 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 24 people received their master's degree in labor relations from Marshall University. About 62% of this group were women, and 15% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Wayne State University is the 8th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in labor relations. Each year, around 26,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $13,660 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $18,301 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 13 people received their master's degree in labor relations from Wayne State. Of these students, 40% were women and 80% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 9th most popular school in the country for labor relations majors who are seeking their master's degree is Inter American University of Puerto Rico - Metro. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,848 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $4,086 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 12 people received their master's degree in labor relations from Inter American University of Puerto Rico - Metro. Of these students, 100% were women and 100% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of Rhode Island comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in labor relations. Roughly 17,600 attend the school each year. 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, 9 people received their master's degree in labor relations from URI. About 50% of this group were women, and 25% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 10th most popular school in the country for labor relations majors who are seeking their master's degree is Cleveland State University. Each year, around 15,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $12,503 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,840 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 9 people received their master's degree in labor relations from Cleveland State University. Around 62% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 77% were women.
Rutgers University - New Brunswick is the 12th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in labor relations. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $13,674 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $19,824 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 6 people received their master's degree in labor relations from Rutgers New Brunswick. Of these students, 100% were women and 67% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to labor relations that offer master’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| General Human Resources Management | 5,341 |
| Organizational Behavior Studies | 885 |
| Human Resources Development | 880 |
| Other Human Resources Management | 627 |
| 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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