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Human Resource Management Schools in California

In 2020-2021, 1,824 students earned their HR degrees in CA.

A Human Resource Management major is the 6th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Human Resource Management Majors in California

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 1,050
Bachelor’s Degree 427
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 105
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 105
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 105
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 102
Post-Master’s Certificate 102
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 81
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 81
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 81
Associate Degree 35
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 24
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 24

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 8.2%
  • Black or African American: 19.1%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 23.6%
  • White: 34.0%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 3.0%
  • Other Races: 12.1%
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Jobs for Human Resource Management Grads in California

In this state, there are 140,330 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 California

In this state, HR grads earn an average of $80,270. Nationwide, they make an average of $70,730.

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

502 Degrees in Major Awarded
7% Graduation Rate
31,115 Total Students

6% of the teachers are full time. This private institution charges an average net price of $20,987. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $26,426 after earning their degree at this institution.

267 Degrees in Major Awarded
92% Graduation Rate
46,287 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 1.30%. 70% of students get financical aid. In their early career, USC grads earn an average salary of $65,748.

98 Degrees in Major Awarded
69% Graduation Rate
6,983 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 99% get financial aid. Most students complete their degree in 4.27 years. This private school has an average net price of $28,260.

83 Degrees in Major Awarded
34% Graduation Rate
18,070 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $53,072 after graduation. The student to faculty ratio is 16 to 1. The full-time teacher rate is 8%.

77 Degrees in Major Awarded
83% Graduation Rate
9,554 Total Students

In their early career, Pepperdine grads earn an average salary of $61,345. The 1.80% student loan default rate is lower than average. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 96% of students receive it.

65 Degrees in Major Awarded
10,986 Total Students

This private institution charges an average net price of $27,866. Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $51,285 a year.

55 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,071 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 2.80% which is lower than average. The full-time teacher rate is 34%.

53 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,472 Total Students

12 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $75,134 a year. The 1.90% student loan default rate is lower than average.

51 Degrees in Major Awarded
75% Graduation Rate
10,068 Total Students

This private school has an average net price of $40,053. Most students complete their degree in 4.13 years. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $64,896 after earning their degree at this institution.

36 Degrees in Major Awarded
25% Graduation Rate
3,429 Total Students

The 1.90% student loan default rate is lower than average. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $48,168 a year. 6 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

Human Resource Management Careers in CA

Some of the careers HR majors go into include:

Job Title CA Job Growth CA Median Salary
Training and Development Specialists 17% $68,760
Human Resources Managers 13% $132,280
Compensation and Benefits Managers 13% $139,770
Training and Development Managers 11% $125,030
Human Resources Specialists 11% $68,500
Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists 10% $71,140
Labor Relations Specialists -7% $75,790

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

Major Annual Graduates in CA
Business Administration & Management 61,259
Management Sciences & Methods 4,421
Accounting 3,971
Business & Commerce 1,843
Finance & Financial Management 1,442
Marketing 1,301
Managerial Economics 1,248
Hospitality Management 966

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