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Master’s Degrees in Human Resources Development

1,079 Yearly Graduations
78% Women
37% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*
A master's degree in HR development is offered at 40 colleges in the United States. This degree is more popular with female students, and about 37% of recent graduates were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Also, 5.5% of HR development graduates were international students.

Education Levels of HR Development Majors

In 2020-2021, 1,079 master's degrees were awarded to HR development majors. This earns it the #21 spot on the list of the most popular master's degree programs in the nation.

The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in HR development at each degree level.

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 1,079
Bachelor’s Degree 782
Graduate Certificate 327
Basic Certificate 82
Doctor’s Degree 21
Undergraduate Certificate 18
Associate Degree 6

Earnings of HR Development Majors With Master’s Degrees

At this time, we do not have the data to estimate the median earnings for this class of people.

Student Debt

We do not have the data to estimate the median debt for this class of people.

Student Diversity

More women than men pursue their master's degree in HR development. About 77.6% of graduates with this degree are female.

Gender Number of Grads
Men 242
Women 837
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The racial-ethnic distribution of HR development master’s degree students is as follows:

Race/Ethnicity Number of Grads
Asian 43
Black or African American 227
Hispanic or Latino 96
White 580
International Students 59
Other Races/Ethnicities 74
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There are 40 colleges that offer a master’s degree in HR development. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:

#1

Villanova University

Villanova, Pennsylvania
151 Yearly Graduations
82% Women
26% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The most popular school in the United States for HR development students seekinga master's degree is Villanova University. Roughly 11,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $58,290 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $21,099 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 151 master's degrees were handed out to HR development majors at Villanova. About 82% of this group were women, and 26% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

118 Yearly Graduations
77% Women
45% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 2nd most popular school in the country for HR development majors who are seeking their master's degree is Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College. Each year, around 34,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,038 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,132 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 118 master's degrees were handed out to HR development majors at Louisiana State University. Around 45% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 77% were women.

#3

Towson University

Towson, Maryland
84 Yearly Graduations
79% Women
26% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Towson University comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in HR development. Each year, around 21,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,100 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,280 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 84 people received their master's degree in HR development from Towson. Around 26% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 79% were women.

#4

Webster University

Saint Louis, Missouri
73 Yearly Graduations
74% Women
68% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 4th most popular school in the country for HR development majors who are seeking their master's degree is Webster University. Roughly 8,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $28,500 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,500 per year. The HR development program at Webster University awarded 73 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 68% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 74% were women.

#5

Pennsylvania State University - University Park

University Park, Pennsylvania
61 Yearly Graduations
75% Women
31% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Pennsylvania State University - University Park comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in HR development. 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. The HR development program at Pennsylvania State University - University Park awarded 61 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 75% of this group were women, and 31% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

60 Yearly Graduations
78% Women
38% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The University of Texas at Tyler comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in HR development. Roughly 9,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,020 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,264 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 60 master's degrees were handed out to HR development majors at UT Tyler. Of these students, 78% were women and 38% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#7

Boise State University

Boise, Idaho
54 Yearly Graduations
67% Women
15% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Boise State University is the 7th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in HR development. Each year, around 24,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,532 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,110 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 54 people received their master's degree in HR development from Boise State. Around 15% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 67% were women.

#8

University of San Francisco

San Francisco, California
47 Yearly Graduations
81% Women
55% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

University of San Francisco is the 8th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in HR development. Each year, around 10,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $52,920 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $27,180 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 47 master's degrees were handed out to HR development majors at USFCA. Around 55% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 81% were women.

#9

Clemson University

Clemson, South Carolina
43 Yearly Graduations
72% Women
40% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Clemson University comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in HR development. Each year, around 26,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $14,118 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,600 per year. The HR development program at Clemson University awarded 43 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 72% of this group were women, and 40% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#10

Tusculum University

Greeneville, Tennessee
38 Yearly Graduations
74% Women
13% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Tusculum University is the 10th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in HR development. Each year, around 1,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $25,860 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,200 per year. The HR development program at Tusculum University awarded 38 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 74% were women and 13% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#11

Bowie State University

Bowie, Maryland
37 Yearly Graduations
68% Women
62% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Bowie State University is the 11th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in HR development. Roughly 6,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,760 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,758 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 37 master's degrees were handed out to HR development majors at Bowie State University. Of these students, 68% were women and 62% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

34 Yearly Graduations
97% Women
56% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 12th most popular school in the country for HR development majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of Houston - Clear Lake. Roughly 9,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,024 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,920 per year. The HR development program at University of Houston - Clear Lake awarded 34 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 56% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 97% were women.

#13

Barry University

Miami, Florida
30 Yearly Graduations
90% Women
17% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Barry University comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in HR development. Each year, around 7,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $31,200 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $17,820 per year. The HR development program at Barry University awarded 30 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 90% were women and 17% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#14

Pepperdine University

Malibu, California
24 Yearly Graduations
75% Women
17% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Pepperdine University is the 14th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in HR development. Each year, around 9,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $59,450 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $37,300 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 24 master's degrees were handed out to HR development majors at Pepperdine. Around 17% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 75% were women.

#15

Southern Wesleyan University

Central, South Carolina
23 Yearly Graduations
70% Women
30% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Southern Wesleyan University comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in HR development. Each year, around 1,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $25,748 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,560 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 23 master's degrees were handed out to HR development majors at SWU. About 70% of this group were women, and 30% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#15

University of Houston

Houston, Texas
23 Yearly Graduations
87% Women
65% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

University of Houston comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in HR development. Roughly 47,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,685 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,713 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 23 master's degrees were handed out to HR development majors at UH. About 87% of this group were women, and 65% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#17

Sacred Heart University

Fairfield, Connecticut
18 Yearly Graduations
72% Women
28% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Sacred Heart University comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in HR development. Roughly 9,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $44,960 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $34,509 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 18 master's degrees were handed out to HR development majors at Sacred Heart. About 72% of this group were women, and 28% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#17

Idaho State University

Pocatello, Idaho
18 Yearly Graduations
94% Women

Idaho State University comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in HR development. Each year, around 11,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,928 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,380 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 18 master's degrees were handed out to HR development majors at ISU.

#17

Roosevelt University

Chicago, Illinois
18 Yearly Graduations
83% Women
61% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Roosevelt University comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in HR development. Each year, around 4,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $31,493 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $21,275 per year. The HR development program at Roosevelt University awarded 18 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 83% of this group were women, and 61% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#17

Pittsburg State University

Pittsburg, Kansas
18 Yearly Graduations
89% Women
22% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 17th most popular school in the country for HR development majors who are seeking their master's degree is Pittsburg State University. Each year, around 6,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,836 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,820 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 18 people received their master's degree in HR development from Pitt State. About 89% of this group were women, and 22% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

Below are some popular majors that are similar to HR development that offer master’s degrees.

Major Annual Degrees Awarded
General Human Resources Management 6,010
Organizational Behavior Studies 1,186
Other Human Resources Management 805
Labor & Industrial Relations 606
Labor Studies 52

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.

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