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Human Resource Management Schools in Tennessee

In 2020-2021, 189 students earned their HR degrees in TN.

A Human Resource Management major is the 70th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Human Resource Management Majors in Tennessee

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 107
Bachelor’s Degree 50
Post-Master’s Certificate 28
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 28
Associate Degree 4

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 1.6%
  • Black or African American: 15.3%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 4.8%
  • White: 68.3%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 5.3%
  • Other Races: 4.8%
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Jobs for Human Resource Management Grads in Tennessee

In this state, there are 24,330 people employed in jobs related to a HR degree, compared to 1,325,020 nationwide.

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Wages for Human Resource Management Jobs in Tennessee

HR grads earn an average of $64,020 in the state and $70,730 nationwide.

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

53 Degrees in Major Awarded
73% Graduation Rate
30,559 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 17 to 1. The student loan default rate of 3.10% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. The full-time teacher rate is 87%.

#2

Tusculum University

Greeneville
38 Degrees in Major Awarded
31% Graduation Rate
1,664 Total Students

18 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. It takes the average student 4.24 years to graduate.

36 Degrees in Major Awarded
94% Graduation Rate
13,537 Total Students

This private school has an average net price of $19,970. The student loan default rate of 0.90% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. The full-time teacher rate is 81%.

#4

Lipscomb University

Nashville
17 Degrees in Major Awarded
65% Graduation Rate
4,884 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $41,745 a year. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $25,704. The 2.90% student loan default rate is lower than average.

13 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,102 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $30,628 a year. This private school has an average net price of $26,091. The 8.60% student loan default rate is lower than average.

11 Degrees in Major Awarded
55% Graduation Rate
10,177 Total Students

98% of students get financical aid. 18 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 4.10%.

8 Degrees in Major Awarded
48% Graduation Rate
11,728 Total Students

18 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $37,613 after earning their degree at this institution. The full-time teacher rate is 69%.

4 Degrees in Major Awarded
58% Graduation Rate
655 Total Students

20 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 21% are considered full time. The average student takes 4.00 years to complete their degree at Daymar College - Clarksville.

#8

South College

Knoxville
4 Degrees in Major Awarded
41% Graduation Rate
5,171 Total Students

The average student takes 4.00 years to complete their degree at South College. Of all the students who attend this school, 94% get financial aid. 18 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

#10

Maryville College

Maryville
3 Degrees in Major Awarded
55% Graduation Rate
1,072 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 6.20%. Graduates earn an average $36,430 after graduation. 12 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

Human Resource Management Careers in TN

Some of the careers HR majors go into include:

Job Title TN Job Growth TN Median Salary
Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists 26% $53,540
Training and Development Managers 24% $85,790
Training and Development Specialists 23% $53,960
Business Professors 20% $70,770
Human Resources Managers 20% $89,730
Compensation and Benefits Managers 18% $96,830
Human Resources Specialists 17% $51,380
Labor Relations Specialists 4% $61,730

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

Major Annual Graduates in TN
Business Administration & Management 6,169
Accounting 1,225
Marketing 898
Finance & Financial Management 675
Business & Commerce 664
Management Sciences & Methods 333
Management Information Systems 180
Managerial Economics 130

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