Find Business Schools

Study Area & Zipcode

Bachelor's Degree in Human Resource Management

Find Schools Near

Bachelor’s Degrees in Human Resource Management

11,722 Yearly Graduations
$43,491 Median Salary
$28,035 Median Debt
A bachelor's degree in HR is offered at 400 colleges in the United States. This degree is more popular with female students, and about 39% of recent graduates were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Also, 2.9% of HR graduates were international students.

Education Levels of HR Majors

In 2020-2021, 11,722 earned their bachelor's degree in HR. This makes it the 8th most popular bachelor's degree program in the country.

The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in HR at each degree level.

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 11,722
Master’s Degree 9,750
Basic Certificate 3,373
Graduate Certificate 2,089
Associate Degree 1,096
Undergraduate Certificate 479
Doctor’s Degree 278

Earnings of HR Majors With Bachelor’s Degrees

The median salary for graduates holding a bachelor's degree in HR is $43,491. A lot of factors can contribute to this number, such as the location of your workplace and the availability of other perks and bonuses. A better approximation of salary is to look at the typical range of salaries. In this case the low is $40,851 and the high is $46,532.

undefined

Student Debt

The median student debt for graduates holding a bachelor's degree in HR is $28,035. The length of time it takes you to graduate and what college you attend can affect this number quite a bit. The chart below shows the range of accumulated debt loads. On the high side of the range, $47,358 is the debt load, and the debt load on the low side is $25,000.

undefined

The median monthly payment of a HR graduate with a 10-year repayment plan is $402.

Student Diversity

More women than men pursue their bachelor's degree in HR. About 69.1% of graduates with this degree are female.

Gender Number of Grads
Men 3,620
Women 8,102
undefined

The racial-ethnic distribution of HR bachelor’s degree students is as follows:

Race/Ethnicity Number of Grads
Asian 597
Black or African American 1,550
Hispanic or Latino 1,862
White 6,308
International Students 343
Other Races/Ethnicities 1,062
undefined

There are 400 colleges that offer a bachelor’s degree in HR. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:

#1

Western Governors University

Salt Lake City, Utah
926 Yearly Graduations
80% Women
25% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Western Governors University tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for HR majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree. Each year, around 147,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,162 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,500 per year. The HR program at Western Governors University awarded 926 bachelor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 80% were women and 25% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#2

Rutgers University - New Brunswick

New Brunswick, New Jersey
457 Yearly Graduations
59% Women
47% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 2nd most popular school in the country for HR majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Rutgers University - New Brunswick. Each year, around 50,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $12,536 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $18,180 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 457 bachelor's degrees were handed out to HR majors at Rutgers New Brunswick. Of these students, 59% were women and 47% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

451 Yearly Graduations
74% Women
63% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

University of Maryland Global Campus comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in HR. Each year, around 58,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,344 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,072 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 451 people received their bachelor's degree in HR from UMGC. About 74% of this group were women, and 63% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#4

Pennsylvania State University - University Park

University Park, Pennsylvania
372 Yearly Graduations
54% Women
23% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Pennsylvania State University - University Park comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in HR. Roughly 89,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $15,400 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $23,189 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 372 people received their bachelor's degree in HR from Penn State University Park. About 54% of this group were women, and 23% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#5

Colorado State University - Global Campus

Greenwood Village, Colorado
317 Yearly Graduations
68% Women
29% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Colorado State University - Global Campus comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in HR. Roughly 12,500 attend the school each year. 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 2020-2021 academic year, 317 people received their bachelor's degree in HR from Colorado State University - Global Campus. About 68% of this group were women, and 29% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

306 Yearly Graduations
42% Women
32% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

University of Oklahoma Norman Campus comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in HR. Each year, around 27,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,920 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,034 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 306 people received their bachelor's degree in HR from University of Oklahoma. Of these students, 42% were women and 32% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

273 Yearly Graduations
75% Women
59% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The University of Arizona Global Campus is the 7th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in HR. Each year, around 31,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $13,280 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,720 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 273 bachelor's degrees were handed out to HR majors at UAGC. Of these students, 75% were women and 59% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#8

Cornell University

Ithaca, New York
251 Yearly Graduations
50% Women
43% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Cornell University is the 8th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in HR. Roughly 23,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $60,286 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $29,500 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 251 people received their bachelor's degree in HR from Cornell. Of these students, 50% were women and 43% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#9

Oakland University

Rochester Hills, Michigan
200 Yearly Graduations
86% Women
21% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Oakland University comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in HR. Roughly 18,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $15,135 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $19,323 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 200 bachelor's degrees were handed out to HR majors at Oakland. Around 21% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 86% were women.

#10

Wayne State University

Detroit, Michigan
186 Yearly Graduations
59% Women
33% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 10th most popular school in the country for HR majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Wayne State University. Each year, around 26,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $13,532 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $16,920 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 186 bachelor's degrees were handed out to HR majors at Wayne State. About 59% of this group were women, and 33% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#11

Columbia Southern University

Orange Beach, Alabama
165 Yearly Graduations
70% Women
44% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Columbia Southern University comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in HR. Roughly 18,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,640 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $3,900 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 165 people received their bachelor's degree in HR from Columbia Southern University. Of these students, 70% were women and 44% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#12

Portland State University

Portland, Oregon
161 Yearly Graduations
65% Women
44% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Portland State University is the 12th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in HR. Roughly 23,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,106 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,817 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 161 people received their bachelor's degree in HR from Portland State University. Around 44% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 65% were women.

#13

University of Arizona

Tucson, Arizona
155 Yearly Graduations
45% Women
32% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

University of Arizona is the 13th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in HR. Each year, around 45,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,990 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,106 per year. The HR program at University of Arizona awarded 155 bachelor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 32% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 45% were women.

#14

Temple University

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
153 Yearly Graduations
65% Women
49% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 14th most popular school in the country for HR majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Temple University. Each year, around 37,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $16,488 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $17,388 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 153 bachelor's degrees were handed out to HR majors at Temple. Around 49% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 65% were women.

#15

University of Iowa

Iowa City, Iowa
149 Yearly Graduations
40% Women
13% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 15th most popular school in the country for HR majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is University of Iowa. Roughly 30,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,356 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,432 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 149 bachelor's degrees were handed out to HR majors at Iowa. About 40% of this group were women, and 13% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#15

Capella University

Minneapolis, Minnesota
149 Yearly Graduations
87% Women
37% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Capella University is the 15th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in HR. Each year, around 38,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $14,148 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,784 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 149 people received their bachelor's degree in HR from Capella University. Around 37% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 87% were women.

138 Yearly Graduations
88% Women
86% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Florida International University comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in HR. Roughly 58,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,721 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,912 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 138 people received their bachelor's degree in HR from FIU. About 88% of this group were women, and 86% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#18

Wilmington University

New Castle, Delaware
136 Yearly Graduations
71% Women
38% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 18th most popular school in the country for HR majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Wilmington University. Roughly 14,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,700 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,000 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 136 bachelor's degrees were handed out to HR majors at Wilmington University. Around 38% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 71% were women.

#19

Michigan State University

East Lansing, Michigan
132 Yearly Graduations
57% Women
27% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 19th most popular school in the country for HR majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Michigan State University. Each year, around 49,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $15,966 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $19,714 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 132 bachelor's degrees were handed out to HR majors at Michigan State. Of these students, 57% were women and 27% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#20

Texas A&M University - College Station

College Station, Texas
120 Yearly Graduations
84% Women
34% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Texas A&M University - College Station is the 20th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in HR. Each year, around 70,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,578 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,885 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 120 people received their bachelor's degree in HR from Texas A&M College Station. Of these students, 84% were women and 34% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

HR Focus Areas

Major Annual Degrees Awarded
General Human Resources Management 7,325
Organizational Behavior Studies 2,112
Labor & Industrial Relations 984
Human Resources Development 782
Other Human Resources Management 458

Below are some popular majors that are similar to HR that offer bachelor’s degrees.

Major Annual Degrees Awarded
Business Administration & Management 174,534
Accounting 51,042
Finance & Financial Management 48,215
Marketing 45,122
Business & Commerce 24,850

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.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

Featured Schools

You have goals. Southern New Hampshire University can help you get there. Whether you need a bachelor's degree to get into a career or want a master's degree to move up in your current career, SNHU has an online program for you. Find your degree from over 200 online programs.

Visit School

Find Business Schools Near You

Our free school finder matches students with accredited business colleges across the U.S.