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Human Resource Management Schools in Massachusetts

In 2020-2021, 324 students earned their HR degrees in MA.

A Human Resource Management major is the 87th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Human Resource Management Majors in Massachusetts

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 154
Post-Master’s Certificate 103
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 103
Bachelor’s Degree 50
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 13
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 13
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 13
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 4
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 4
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 4

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 5.9%
  • Black or African American: 8.3%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 13.9%
  • White: 52.2%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 6.2%
  • Other Races: 13.6%
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Jobs for Human Resource Management Grads in Massachusetts

There are 42,360 people in the state and 1,325,020 people in the nation working in HR jobs.

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Wages for Human Resource Management Jobs in Massachusetts

HR grads earn an average of $75,700 in the state and $70,730 nationwide.

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There are 10 colleges in Massachusetts that offer HR degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

#1

Harvard University

Cambridge
115 Degrees in Major Awarded
98% Graduation Rate
30,391 Total Students

5 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The full-time teacher rate is 87%. The 0.90% student loan default rate is lower than average.

88 Degrees in Major Awarded
61% Graduation Rate
6,728 Total Students

A typical student attending Fitchburg State will pay a net price of $16,806. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 53% are considered full time. The student loan default rate is 4.80% which is lower than average.

19 Degrees in Major Awarded
80% Graduation Rate
31,642 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.11 years. 90% of students get financical aid. The student loan default rate of 1.90% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

19 Degrees in Major Awarded
58% Graduation Rate
7,242 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 99%. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 14 to 1. In their early career, Salem State grads earn an average salary of $46,526.

#5

Nichols College

Dudley
13 Degrees in Major Awarded
55% Graduation Rate
1,518 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $37,102 a year. This private institution charges an average net price of $29,951. 100% of students get financical aid.

12 Degrees in Major Awarded
11,310 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $65,632 a year. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 14 to 1. The full-time teacher rate is 11%.

11 Degrees in Major Awarded
66% Graduation Rate
1,946 Total Students

The average student takes 4.12 years to complete their degree at Emmanuel Boston. The full-time teacher rate is 55%. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $49,367 a year.

9 Degrees in Major Awarded
56% Graduation Rate
4,876 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.26 years to graduate. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 3.80%. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 65% are considered full time.

#9

Merrimack College

North Andover
7 Degrees in Major Awarded
71% Graduation Rate
5,418 Total Students

100% of students get financical aid. In their early career, Merrimack grads earn an average salary of $49,705. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 3.30%.

#9

Fisher College

Boston
7 Degrees in Major Awarded
33% Graduation Rate
1,419 Total Students

In their early career, Fisher College grads earn an average salary of $36,796. The full-time teacher rate is 18%. The 8.50% student loan default rate is lower than average.

Human Resource Management Careers in MA

Some of the careers HR majors go into include:

Job Title MA Job Growth MA Median Salary
Business Professors 22% $94,440
Training and Development Managers 10% $117,330
Training and Development Specialists 10% $68,470
Human Resources Managers 9% $123,750
Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists 8% $70,940
Human Resources Specialists 7% $68,110
Compensation and Benefits Managers 4% $117,930
Labor Relations Specialists -7% $70,110

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

Major Annual Graduates in MA
Business Administration & Management 11,109
Management Sciences & Methods 3,311
Finance & Financial Management 2,157
Business & Commerce 2,076
Accounting 1,929
Marketing 1,663
International Business 611
Hospitality Management 372

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