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Human Resource Management Schools in Virginia

489 HR students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

A Human Resource Management major is the 60th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Human Resource Management Majors in Virginia

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 201
Bachelor’s Degree 159
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 103
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 103
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 103
Post-Master’s Certificate 16
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 16
Associate Degree 9
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 1
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 1

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 2.5%
  • Black or African American: 28.8%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 9.4%
  • White: 48.7%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 2.0%
  • Other Races: 8.6%
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Jobs for Human Resource Management Grads in Virginia

In this state, there are 44,700 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 Virginia

In this state, HR grads earn an average of $75,120. Nationwide, they make an average of $70,730.

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

#1

Regent University

Virginia Beach
204 Degrees in Major Awarded
59% Graduation Rate
10,483 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 73%. 100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. It takes the average student 4.42 years to graduate.

#2

University of Richmond

University of Richmond
118 Degrees in Major Awarded
87% Graduation Rate
4,056 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 69%. In their early career, URichmond grads earn an average salary of $61,214. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 1.90%.

#3

ECPI University

Virginia Beach
41 Degrees in Major Awarded
43% Graduation Rate
14,353 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.05 years. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $34,780 a year. The full-time teacher rate is 40%.

31 Degrees in Major Awarded
62% Graduation Rate
4,797 Total Students

Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $23,189. 43% of students get financical aid. The average student takes 4.00 years to complete their degree at Strayer University - Virginia.

30 Degrees in Major Awarded
60% Graduation Rate
1,394 Total Students

The average student takes 4.30 years to complete their degree at Eastern Mennonite. In their early career, Eastern Mennonite grads earn an average salary of $41,387. 10 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

17 Degrees in Major Awarded
70% Graduation Rate
38,541 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 53% are considered full time. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $55,303 a year. Most students complete their degree in 4.36 years.

#7

Marymount University

Arlington
16 Degrees in Major Awarded
57% Graduation Rate
3,294 Total Students

An average student at Marymount will pay a net price of $22,856. The average student takes 4.23 years to complete their degree at Marymount. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $50,242 a year.

10 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,515 Total Students

18 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The full-time teacher rate is 26%. 97% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

#8

Bridgewater College

Bridgewater
10 Degrees in Major Awarded
64% Graduation Rate
1,597 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $41,948 after graduation. 13 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The student loan default rate is 4.20% which is lower than average.

6 Degrees in Major Awarded
94% Graduation Rate
25,628 Total Students

The 0.70% student loan default rate is lower than average. Graduates earn an average $64,712 after graduation. Most students complete their degree in 4.06 years.

Human Resource Management Careers in VA

Some of the careers HR majors go into include:

Job Title VA Job Growth VA Median Salary
Business Professors 23% $0
Training and Development Specialists 17% $69,750
Training and Development Managers 15% $126,820
Human Resources Managers 12% $130,970
Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists 12% $68,890
Human Resources Specialists 11% $71,790
Compensation and Benefits Managers 6% $134,580
Labor Relations Specialists 1% $62,130

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

Major Annual Graduates in VA
Business Administration & Management 11,308
Accounting 1,921
Management Sciences & Methods 1,674
Business & Commerce 1,437
Marketing 971
Finance & Financial Management 929
Management Information Systems 406
Hospitality Management 347

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