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Human Resource Management Schools in Alabama

In 2020-2021, 452 students earned their HR degrees in AL.

As a degree choice, Human Resource Management is the 6th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Human Resource Management Majors in Alabama

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 311
Master’s Degree 95
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 20
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 20
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 20
Post-Master’s Certificate 16
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 16
Associate Degree 10

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 0.9%
  • Black or African American: 42.9%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 4.0%
  • White: 29.9%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.2%
  • Other Races: 22.1%
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Jobs for Human Resource Management Grads in Alabama

In this state, there are 11,620 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 Alabama

A typical salary for a HR grad in the state is $62,610, compared to a typical salary of $70,730 nationwide.

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There are 11 colleges in Alabama that offer HR degrees. Learn about the most popular 11 below:

165 Degrees in Major Awarded
18% Graduation Rate
18,533 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.41 years to graduate. 76% of students get financical aid. The full-time teacher rate is 63%.

84 Degrees in Major Awarded
43% Graduation Rate
16,497 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $14,992. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 94% of students receive it. The student loan default rate is 7.30% which is lower than average.

#3

Faulkner University

Montgomery
48 Degrees in Major Awarded
26% Graduation Rate
2,961 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $32,902 after graduation. 100% of students get financical aid. 13 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

31 Degrees in Major Awarded
58% Graduation Rate
22,563 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.44 years. 76% of the teachers are full time. Graduates earn an average $39,271 after graduation.

24 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,867 Total Students

In their early career, Athens State University grads earn an average salary of $38,536. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 5.60%. The full-time teacher rate is 50%.

#6

Oakwood University

Huntsville
21 Degrees in Major Awarded
48% Graduation Rate
1,374 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $28,749 a year. The average student takes 4.53 years to complete their degree at Oakwood. 10 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

#7

Amridge University

Montgomery
19 Degrees in Major Awarded
40% Graduation Rate
775 Total Students

13 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Most students complete their degree in 4.00 years. This private institution charges an average net price of $17,618.

11 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,738 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 12% are considered full time. Graduates earn an average $30,628 after graduation. This private school has an average net price of $23,379.

9 Degrees in Major Awarded
34% Graduation Rate
5,212 Total Students

A typical student attending AUM will pay a net price of $13,678. Of all the students who attend this school, 98% get financial aid. Graduates earn an average $33,326 after graduation.

2 Degrees in Major Awarded
50% Graduation Rate
2,016 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time. This private school has an average net price of $23,416. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 7.20%.

#10

Auburn University

Auburn
2 Degrees in Major Awarded
78% Graduation Rate
30,737 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 74% of students receive it. Graduates earn an average $49,695 after graduation. Most students complete their degree in 4.42 years.

Human Resource Management Careers in AL

Some of the careers HR majors go into include:

Job Title AL Job Growth AL Median Salary
Training and Development Specialists 15% $57,110
Training and Development Managers 13% $105,180
Human Resources Managers 11% $95,810
Compensation and Benefits Managers 10% $100,790
Human Resources Specialists 8% $57,210
Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists 6% $58,270
Labor Relations Specialists -8% $19,950

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

Major Annual Graduates in AL
Business Administration & Management 6,963
Accounting 1,554
Marketing 1,451
Finance & Financial Management 1,274
Management Information Systems 416
Hospitality Management 311
Business & Commerce 302
Managerial Economics 294

View all majors related to Human Resource Management

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