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Human Resource Management Schools in Washington

167 students earned HR degrees in Washington in the 2020-2021 year.

In terms of popularity, Human Resource Management is the 118th most popular major in the state out of a total 301 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Human Resource Management Majors in Washington

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 77
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 33
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 33
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 33
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 22
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 22
Associate Degree 17
Post-Master’s Certificate 13
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 13
Master’s Degree 5

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 12.6%
  • Black or African American: 5.4%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 13.8%
  • White: 49.7%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 4.2%
  • Other Races: 14.4%
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Jobs for Human Resource Management Grads in Washington

34,220 people in the state and 1,325,020 in the nation are employed in jobs related to HR.

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Wages for Human Resource Management Jobs in Washington

HR grads earn an average of $77,070 in the state and $70,730 nationwide.

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There are 6 colleges in Washington that offer HR degrees. Learn about the most popular 6 below:

37 Degrees in Major Awarded
83% Graduation Rate
48,149 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 20 to 1. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 2.10%. 56% of students get financical aid.

35 Degrees in Major Awarded
55% Graduation Rate
11,174 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.44 years to graduate. The full-time teacher rate is 62%. A typical student attending CWU will pay a net price of $16,514.

18 Degrees in Major Awarded
44% Graduation Rate
12,349 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $12,335. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 21 to 1. The full-time teacher rate is 77%.

12 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,319 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 12 to 1. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 35% of students receive it. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $9,157.

#5

Clark College

Vancouver
5 Degrees in Major Awarded
7,665 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $32,169 a year. 40% of students get financical aid. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $7,918.

5 Degrees in Major Awarded
57% Graduation Rate
318 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 10 to 1. The student loan default rate is 2.90% which is lower than average. 91% of students get financical aid.

Human Resource Management Careers in WA

Some of the careers HR majors go into include:

Job Title WA Job Growth WA Median Salary
Training and Development Managers 36% $126,240
Human Resources Managers 32% $123,150
Compensation and Benefits Managers 26% $134,340
Human Resources Specialists 23% $65,710
Training and Development Specialists 23% $74,790
Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists 19% $70,680
Business Professors 18% $65,390
Labor Relations Specialists 2% $76,460

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

Major Annual Graduates in WA
Business Administration & Management 4,125
Business & Commerce 2,158
Accounting 1,634
Marketing 1,109
Finance & Financial Management 907
Management Sciences & Methods 394
Hospitality Management 228
International Business 212

View all majors related to Human Resource Management

View Nationwide Human Resource Management Report

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