Human Resource Management Doctor’s Degrees
There are 677 colleges and universities across the nation that offer adoctor’s degree in Human Resource Management. This degree is more popular with female students, and about58% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 5.0% of Human Resource Management graduates were international students.
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Education Levels of Human Resource Management Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 25,424 people earned theirHuman Resource Management majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in Human Resource Management at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Certificate | 534 |
| Associate’s Degree | 1,065 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 9,934 |
| Master’s Degree | 13,443 |
| Doctor’s Degree (this page) | 284 |
Earnings of Human Resource Management Majors With Doctor’s Degrees (All Award Levels)
The median salary for graduates holding adoctor’s degree in Human Resource Management of $57,321 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
However, this can depend on a number of factors, such as where you live and the number of years of experience you have.
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $56,722 |
| 4 years | $57,321 |
| 5 years | $65,449 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study earnings tracker (program-wide, all award levels).
Student Debt (All Award Levels)
We do not have the data to estimate the median debt for graduates with this degree.
Student Diversity
This degree is more popular with female students. About 57.6% of graduates with this degree are women.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 118 |
| Women | 160 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Human Resource Management graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 103 | 37.1% |
| Asian | 8 | 2.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 24 | 8.6% |
| Black or African American | 93 | 33.5% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1 | 0.4% |
| Two or More Races | 6 | 2.2% |
| Race Unknown | 29 | 10.4% |
| International Students | 14 | 5.0% |
This degree is moderately popular with international students. Around 5.0% of graduates are in this category.
See the minority definition in the References below.
Most Popular Human Resource Management Programs for Doctor’s Degrees
There are 815 colleges that offer a doctor’s degree in Human Resource Management. Learn more about the most popular below:
University of Phoenix-Arizona tops the list of the most popular schools in the U.S. for Human Resource Management majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 1,008 doctor's degrees in Human Resource Management in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Western Governors University is a popular choice for Human Resource Management majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 941 people received their doctor's degree in Human Resource Management from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Southern New Hampshire University comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Human Resource Management. During the most recent year for which we have data, 886 people received their doctor's degree in Human Resource Management from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Human Resource Management here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Maryland Global Campus comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Human Resource Management. This school awarded 561 doctor's degrees in Human Resource Management in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Colorado State University Global is a popular choice for Human Resource Management majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 531 doctor's degrees in Human Resource Management in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Human Resource Management here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Capella University is a popular choice for Human Resource Management majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 507 doctor's degrees in Human Resource Management in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Rutgers University-New Brunswick is a popular choice for Human Resource Management majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 490 people received their doctor's degree in Human Resource Management from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus is a popular choice for Human Resource Management majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 486 people received their doctor's degree in Human Resource Management from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Ashford University comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Human Resource Management. This school awarded 475 doctor's degrees in Human Resource Management in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Cornell University is a popular choice for Human Resource Management majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 374 doctor's degrees in Human Resource Management in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Human Resource Management here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
DeVry University-Illinois comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Human Resource Management. During the most recent year for which we have data, 365 people received their doctor's degree in Human Resource Management from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Human Resource Management here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
American Public University System comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Human Resource Management. This school awarded 279 doctor's degrees in Human Resource Management in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Human Resource Management here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Florida International University comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Human Resource Management. During the most recent year for which we have data, 272 people received their doctor's degree in Human Resource Management from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Human Resource Management here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus is a popular choice for Human Resource Management majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 271 people received their doctor's degree in Human Resource Management from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Human Resource Management here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Pennsylvania State University-World Campus is a popular choice for Human Resource Management majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 245 doctor's degrees in Human Resource Management in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Bellevue University comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Human Resource Management. During the most recent year for which we have data, 244 people received their doctor's degree in Human Resource Management from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Arizona is a popular choice for Human Resource Management majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 244 people received their doctor's degree in Human Resource Management from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Human Resource Management here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Harvard University is a popular choice for Human Resource Management majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 238 doctor's degrees in Human Resource Management in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Empire State University is a popular choice for Human Resource Management majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 232 doctor's degrees in Human Resource Management in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Human Resource Management here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Southern California is a popular choice for Human Resource Management majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 222 doctor's degrees in Human Resource Management in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Human Resource Management here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Human Resource Management Focus Areas
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General | 17,602 |
| Organizational Behavior Studies | 3,447 |
| Human Resources Development | 1,604 |
| Labor and Industrial Relations | 1,540 |
| Human Resources Management and Services, Other | 950 |
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors similar to Human Resource Management that also offer doctor’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | 402,942 |
| Accounting and Related Services | 81,835 |
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods | 62,236 |
| Business/Commerce, General | 57,976 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | 57,564 |
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 to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)
- O*NET Online
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
- U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard
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