General Human Resources Management Master’s Degrees
A master’s degree in General Human Resources Management is offered at 531 colleges in the United States, where you can earn amaster’s degree in General Human Resources Management. This degree is more popular with female students, and about58% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 5.7% of General Human Resources Management graduates were international students.
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Education Levels of General Human Resources Management Majors
In the most recent year for which data is available, 17,602 degrees were awarded toGeneral Human Resources Management majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in General Human Resources Management at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Certificate | 482 |
| Associate’s Degree | 784 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 6,387 |
| Master’s Degree (this page) | 9,773 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 27 |
Earnings of General Human Resources Management Majors With Master’s Degrees (All Award Levels)
The median salary for graduates holding amaster’s degree in General Human Resources 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 calculate the median and range of debt loads for General Human Resources Management students with their master’s degree.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their master’s degree in General Human Resources Management. About 77.2% of graduates with this degree are women.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 1,191 |
| Women | 4,027 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of General Human Resources Management graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,880 | 36.0% |
| Asian | 258 | 4.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1,171 | 22.4% |
| Black or African American | 1,115 | 21.4% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 15 | 0.3% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 18 | 0.3% |
| Two or More Races | 173 | 3.3% |
| Race Unknown | 288 | 5.5% |
| International Students | 300 | 5.7% |
This degree is moderately popular with international students. Around 5.7% of graduates are in this category.
See the minority definition in the References below.
Most Popular General Human Resources Management Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 647 colleges that offer a master’s degree in General Human Resources Management. Learn more about the most popular below:
The most popular school in the United States for General Human Resources Management students seeking a master's degree is University of Phoenix-Arizona. This school awarded 1,008 master's degrees in General Human Resources 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 General Human Resources Management majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 941 master's degrees in General Human Resources 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.
Southern New Hampshire University is a popular choice for General Human Resources Management majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 886 people received their master's degree in General Human Resources Management from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Maryland Global Campus comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in General Human Resources Management. During the most recent year for which we have data, 561 people received their master's degree in General Human Resources Management from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Capella University is a popular choice for General Human Resources Management majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 489 master's degrees in General Human Resources 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.
Ashford University is a popular choice for General Human Resources Management majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 459 people received their master's degree in General Human Resources Management from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
DeVry University-Illinois comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in General Human Resources Management. This school awarded 365 master's degrees in General Human Resources 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 comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in General Human Resources Management. This school awarded 365 master's degrees in General Human Resources 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.
Florida International University comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in General Human Resources Management. This school awarded 260 master's degrees in General Human Resources Management in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in General Human Resources Management here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
American Public University System comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in General Human Resources Management. During the most recent year for which we have data, 258 people received their master's degree in General Human Resources Management from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in General Human Resources Management here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Colorado State University Global is a popular choice for General Human Resources Management majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 253 master's degrees in General Human Resources Management in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in General Human Resources Management here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Arizona comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in General Human Resources Management. During the most recent year for which we have data, 244 people received their master's degree in General Human Resources Management from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Southern California is a popular choice for General Human Resources Management majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 222 master's degrees in General Human Resources 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.
Ana G. Mendez University is a popular choice for General Human Resources Management majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 165 people received their master's degree in General Human Resources Management from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Columbia Southern University is a popular choice for General Human Resources Management majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 162 people received their master's degree in General Human Resources Management from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in General Human Resources Management here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Grand Canyon University is a popular choice for General Human Resources Management majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 161 people received their master's degree in General Human Resources Management from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Ivy Tech Community College comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in General Human Resources Management. This school awarded 146 master's degrees in General Human Resources 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.
Brigham Young University-Idaho comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in General Human Resources Management. During the most recent year for which we have data, 139 people received their master's degree in General Human Resources Management from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
NUC University is a popular choice for General Human Resources Management majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 138 master's degrees in General Human Resources Management in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in General Human Resources Management here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Purdue University Global is a popular choice for General Human Resources Management majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 127 master's degrees in General Human Resources 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.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors similar to General Human Resources Management that also offer master’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Organizational Behavior Studies | 3,447 |
| Human Resources Development | 1,604 |
| Labor and Industrial Relations | 1,540 |
| Human Resources Management and Services, Other | 950 |
| Labor Studies | 180 |
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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