Labor & Industrial Relations Master’s Degrees
There are 26 schools in the United States where you can earn amaster’s degree in Labor & Industrial Relations. In recent years, the majority of students earning degrees in this area were women, and about34% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 17.7% 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 | 170 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 880 |
| Master’s Degree (this page) | 474 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 8 |
Earnings of Labor & Industrial Relations Majors With Master’s Degrees (All Award Levels)
The median salary for graduates holding amaster’s degree in Labor & Industrial Relations of $57,321 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
However, this can depend on a number of factors, such as where you live and the number of years of experience you have.
| 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)
We do not have the data to calculate the median and range of debt loads for Labor & Industrial Relations students with their master’s degree.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their master’s degree in Labor & Industrial Relations. About 75.8% of graduates with this degree are women.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 108 |
| Women | 338 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Labor & Industrial Relations graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 214 | 48.0% |
| Asian | 43 | 9.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 47 | 10.5% |
| Black or African American | 43 | 9.6% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1 | 0.2% |
| Two or More Races | 11 | 2.5% |
| Race Unknown | 8 | 1.8% |
| International Students | 79 | 17.7% |
This degree is very popular with international students. Around 17.7% of graduates are in this category.
See the minority definition in the References below.
Most Popular Labor & Industrial Relations Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 38 colleges that offer a master’s degree in Labor & Industrial Relations. Learn more about the most popular below:
Cornell University tops the list of the most popular schools in the U.S. for Labor & Industrial Relations majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 349 master's 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.
Empire State University comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Labor & Industrial Relations. During the most recent year for which we have data, 187 people received their master's degree in Labor & Industrial Relations from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Labor & Industrial Relations here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Iowa is a popular choice for Labor & Industrial Relations majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 166 people received their master's 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 is a popular choice for Labor & Industrial Relations majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 145 people received their master's degree in Labor & Industrial Relations from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Labor & Industrial Relations here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Labor & Industrial Relations. During the most recent year for which we have data, 132 people received their master's 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.
Rutgers University-New Brunswick is a popular choice for Labor & Industrial Relations majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 125 master's 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 master's degree. This school awarded 97 master's 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 Minnesota-Twin Cities comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Labor & Industrial Relations. During the most recent year for which we have data, 78 people received their master's degree in Labor & Industrial Relations from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Labor & Industrial Relations here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Michigan State University comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Labor & Industrial Relations. This school awarded 60 master's 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.
Cleveland State University comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Labor & Industrial Relations. This school awarded 50 master's degrees in Labor & Industrial Relations in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's 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 master's degrees in Labor & Industrial Relations. This school awarded 48 master's 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 master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 12 people received their master's 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 comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Labor & Industrial Relations. During the most recent year for which we have data, 11 people received their master's degree in Labor & Industrial Relations from this school. Graduates who complete their master's 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 master's degrees in Labor & Industrial Relations. This school awarded 10 master's 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.
Rider University comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Labor & Industrial Relations. During the most recent year for which we have data, 10 people received their master's degree in Labor & Industrial Relations from this school. Graduates who complete their master's 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 master's degree. This school awarded 9 master's degrees in Labor & Industrial Relations in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Labor & Industrial Relations here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Marshall University is a popular choice for Labor & Industrial Relations majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 9 master's degrees in Labor & Industrial Relations in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Labor & Industrial Relations here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
SUNY Old Westbury is a popular choice for Labor & Industrial Relations majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 9 people received their master's degree in Labor & Industrial Relations from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Labor & Industrial Relations here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Maryland-Baltimore County comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Labor & Industrial Relations. This school awarded 8 master's 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 Western University is a popular choice for Labor & Industrial Relations majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 6 people received their master's 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 master’s 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
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