Master’s Degrees in Human Resource Management
Education Levels of HR Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 8,301 people earned their master's degree in hr. This earns it the #22 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 hr at each degree level.
Education Level | Number of Grads |
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Bachelor’s Degree | 10,286 |
Master’s Degree | 8,301 |
Basic Certificate | 3,069 |
Graduate Certificate | 1,871 |
Associate Degree | 1,127 |
Undergraduate Certificate | 430 |
Doctor’s Degree | 266 |
Earnings of HR Majors With Master’s Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding a master's degree in hr is $59,948. This number may vary for a lot of reasons. For instance, you may decide to move to a location where people with your degree are rare and make more money. A better approximation of salary is to look at the typical range of salaries. In this case the low is $54,693 and the high is $73,808.
Student Debt
We do not have the data to estimate the median debt for this class of people.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their master's degree in hr. About 75.1% of graduates with this degree are female.
Gender | Number of Grads |
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Men | 2,071 |
Women | 6,230 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of hr master’s degree students is as follows:
Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
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Asian | 455 |
Black or African American | 1,634 |
Hispanic or Latino | 1,494 |
White | 3,481 |
International Students | 455 |
Other Races/Ethnicities | 782 |
Most Popular HR Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 322 colleges that offer a master’s degree in hr. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
Colorado State University - Global Campus tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for hr majors who are seeking their master's degree. Each year, around 12,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,400 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,000 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 445 people received their master's degree in hr from Colorado State University - Global Campus. Around 25% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 77% were women. Colorado State University - Global Campus hr graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $59,948.
The 2nd most popular school in the country for hr majors who are seeking their master's degree is Webster University. Each year, around 8,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $30,530 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,140 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 364 people received their master's degree in hr from Webster. About 64% of this group were women, and 72% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that Webster graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $59,948.
Southern New Hampshire University is the 3rd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in hr. Each year, around 134,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $15,450 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $19,467 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 340 people received their master's degree in hr from SNHU. Around 38% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 82% were women. Those who complete their master's degree in hr at Southern New Hampshire University make a median salary of 59,948.
The 5th most popular school in the country for hr majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of Southern California. Roughly 46,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $66,640 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $66,640 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 267 people received their master's degree in hr from USC. Of these students, 78% were women and 69% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. University of Southern California hr graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $59,948.
Pennsylvania State University - Main Campus comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in hr. Each year, around 0 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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, 258 people received their master's degree in hr from Penn State University Park. Around 10% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 71% were women. Data shows that Penn State University Park graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $59,948.
University of Phoenix - Arizona is the 7th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in hr. Each year, around 89,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,552 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $16,215 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 211 people received their master's degree in hr from UOPX - Arizona. Around 58% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 92% were women. Data shows that UOPX - Arizona graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $59,948.
The 8th most popular school in the country for hr majors who are seeking their master's degree is The University of Arizona Global Campus. Roughly 31,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $12,240 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,645 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 196 people received their master's degree in hr from UAGC. Of these students, 73% were women and 55% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their master's degree in hr at The University of Arizona Global Campus make a median salary of 59,948.
University of the Incarnate Word is the 9th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in hr. Each year, around 7,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $33,700 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $19,800 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 172 people received their master's degree in hr from UIW. About 48% of this group were women, and 65% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their master's degree in hr at University of the Incarnate Word make a median salary of 59,948.
Villanova University is the 10th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in hr. Each year, around 11,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $63,806 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $21,261 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 151 people received their master's degree in hr from Villanova. Around 31% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 81% were women. Villanova University hr graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $59,948.
The 11th most popular school in the country for hr majors who are seeking their master's degree is DeVry University - Illinois. Each year, around 20,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $14,392 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $17,072 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 148 people received their master's degree in hr from DeVry University - Illinois. About 74% of this group were women, and 58% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their master's degree in hr at DeVry University - Illinois make a median salary of 59,948.
The 12th most popular school in the country for hr majors who are seeking their master's degree is Rutgers University - New Brunswick. Roughly 50,400 attend the school each year. 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, 144 people received their master's degree in hr from Rutgers New Brunswick. Of these students, 73% were women and 57% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that Rutgers New Brunswick graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $59,948.
The 13th most popular school in the country for hr majors who are seeking their master's degree is Stony Brook University. Each year, around 26,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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, 135 people received their master's degree in hr from SUNY Stony Brook. Of these students, 83% were women and 32% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that SUNY Stony Brook graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $59,948.
The 14th most popular school in the country for hr majors who are seeking their master's degree is Florida International University. Each year, around 58,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,721 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,119 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 133 people received their master's degree in hr from FIU. Around 81% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 89% were women. Data shows that FIU graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $59,948.
University of Oklahoma Norman Campus is the 15th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in hr. Roughly 27,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,070 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,903 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 126 people received their master's degree in hr from University of Oklahoma. Of these students, 78% were women and 51% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that University of Oklahoma graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $59,948.
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in hr. Roughly 52,600 attend the school each year. 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 hr from UIUC. About 74% of this group were women, and 46% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their master's degree in hr at University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign make a median salary of 59,948.
The 17th most popular school in the country for hr majors who are seeking their master's degree is Cornell University. Each year, around 23,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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, 124 people received their master's degree in hr from Cornell. Of these students, 65% were women and 31% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their master's degree in hr at Cornell University make a median salary of 59,948.
The 18th most popular school in the country for hr majors who are seeking their master's degree is Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College. Roughly 34,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,038 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,132 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 118 people received their master's degree in hr from Louisiana State University. About 75% of this group were women, and 40% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College hr graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $59,948.
National University College is the 19th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in hr. Roughly 25,900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,314 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,314 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 117 people received their master's degree in hr from National University College. About 75% of this group were women, and 100% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that National University College graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $59,948.
The 20th most popular school in the country for hr majors who are seeking their master's degree is Central Michigan University. Each year, around 17,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $13,862 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,843 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 103 people received their master's degree in hr from Central Michigan. Of these students, 79% were women and 38% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that Central Michigan graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $59,948.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to hr that offer master’s degrees.
Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
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Business Administration & Management | 120,872 |
Management Sciences & Methods | 41,157 |
Accounting | 15,888 |
Finance & Financial Management | 4,173 |
Marketing | 3,067 |
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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