Master’s Degrees in Labor Studies
Education Levels of Labor Studies Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 37 people earned their master's degree in labor studies. This earns it the #646 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 studies at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degree | 63 |
| Graduate Certificate | 38 |
| Master’s Degree | 37 |
| Associate Degree | 4 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 4 |
| Basic Certificate | 3 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 2 |
Earnings of Labor Studies Majors With Master’s Degrees
We are unable to calculate the median earnings for labor studies majors with their master's degree due to lack of data.
Student Debt
The data on debt ranges for labor studies majors who have their master's degree is not available.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their master's degree in labor studies. About 62.2% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 14 |
| Women | 23 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of labor studies master’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 23 |
| International Students | 3 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 3 |
Most Popular Labor Studies Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 3 colleges that offer a master’s degree in labor studies. Learn more about the most popular 3 below:
The most popular school in the United States for labor studies students seekinga master's degree is The Graduate Center, CUNY. Each year, around 9,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,930 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,930 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 26 people received their master's degree in labor studies from The Graduate Center. About 67% of this group were women, and 38% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of Massachusetts Amherst is the 2nd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in labor studies. Each year, around 31,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $16,591 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,723 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 19 people received their master's degree in labor studies from UMass Amherst. About 50% of this group were women, and 7% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 3rd most popular school in the country for labor studies majors who are seeking their master's degree is SUNY Empire State College. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,070 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,310 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 7 people received their master's degree in labor studies from SUNY Empire. Around 50% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 100% were women.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to labor studies 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 & Industrial Relations | 504 |
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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