Bachelor’s Degrees in Human Resource Management
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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 |
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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.
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.
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 |
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Men | 3,620 |
Women | 8,102 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of HR bachelor’s degree students is as follows:
Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
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Asian | 597 |
Black or African American | 1,550 |
Hispanic or Latino | 1,862 |
White | 6,308 |
International Students | 343 |
Other Races/Ethnicities | 1,062 |
Most Popular HR Programs for Bachelor’s Degrees
There are 400 colleges that offer a bachelor’s degree in HR. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 |
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General Human Resources Management | 7,325 |
Organizational Behavior Studies | 2,112 |
Labor & Industrial Relations | 984 |
Human Resources Development | 782 |
Other Human Resources Management | 458 |
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to HR that offer bachelor’s degrees.
Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
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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.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
- Bureau of Labor Statistics
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