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General Human Resources Management Schools in Illinois

1,017 HR Management students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

As a degree choice, General Human Resources Management is the 12th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of General Human Resources Management Majors in Illinois

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 382
Post-Master’s Certificate 255
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 255
Bachelor’s Degree 180
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 126
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 126
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 126
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 37
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 37
Associate Degree 37

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of HR management majors in Illinois is as follows:

  • Asian: 4.0%
  • Black or African American: 25.3%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 18.7%
  • White: 39.7%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.1%
  • Other Races: 11.2%
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Jobs for General Human Resources Management Grads in Illinois

60,840 people in the state and 1,325,020 in the nation are employed in jobs related to HR management.

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Wages for General Human Resources Management Jobs in Illinois

A typical salary for a HR management grad in the state is $67,110, compared to a typical salary of $70,730 nationwide.

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

148 Degrees in Major Awarded
27% Graduation Rate
20,832 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 27 to 1. The average student takes 4.24 years to complete their degree at DeVry University - Illinois. The student loan default rate is 8.60% which is lower than average.

134 Degrees in Major Awarded
12% Graduation Rate
15,415 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $29,315 a year. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $13,339. Of all the students who attend this school, 85% get financial aid.

#3

DePaul University

Chicago
62 Degrees in Major Awarded
72% Graduation Rate
21,922 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 17 to 1. Graduates earn an average $51,054 after graduation. 49% of the teachers are full time.

34 Degrees in Major Awarded
74% Graduation Rate
16,893 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 2.70%. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $52,854 a year. The average student takes 4.13 years to complete their degree at Loyola Chicago.

28 Degrees in Major Awarded
22% Graduation Rate
7,402 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.83 years to graduate. The student loan default rate of 5.10% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. 16 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

26 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,438 Total Students

19 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The student loan default rate of 7.80% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. It takes the average student 4.00 years to graduate.

26 Degrees in Major Awarded
52% Graduation Rate
4,680 Total Students

11 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. In their early career, Roosevelt grads earn an average salary of $38,145. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $21,678.

#8

Lewis University

Romeoville
24 Degrees in Major Awarded
63% Graduation Rate
6,437 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 42% are considered full time. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $19,074. It takes the average student 4.27 years to graduate.

19 Degrees in Major Awarded
59% Graduation Rate
33,518 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 18 to 1. Of all the students who attend this school, 85% get financial aid. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 72% are considered full time.

18 Degrees in Major Awarded
54% Graduation Rate
2,200 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.25 years. The student to faculty ratio is 14 to 1. Graduates earn an average $42,152 after graduation.

General Human Resources Management Careers in IL

Some of the careers HR management majors go into include:

Job Title IL Job Growth IL Median Salary
Training and Development Managers 10% $108,990
Training and Development Specialists 10% $63,200
Human Resources Managers 8% $106,370
Human Resources Specialists 6% $58,060
Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists 6% $62,430
Compensation and Benefits Managers 4% $113,700
Labor Relations Specialists -11% $59,460

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

Major Annual Graduates in IL
Organizational Behavior Studies 162
Labor & Industrial Relations 126
Human Resources Development 95
Other Human Resources Management 1

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