Human Resources Development Master’s Degrees
A master’s degree in Human Resources Development is offered at 78 colleges in the United States, where you can earn amaster’s degree in Human Resources Development. In recent years, the majority of students earning degrees in this area were women, and about44% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 5.7% of Human Resources Development graduates were international students.
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Education Levels of Human Resources Development Majors
In the most recent reporting year, 1,604 students earned theirHuman Resources Development majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in Human Resources Development at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Certificate | 25 |
| Associate’s Degree | 4 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 468 |
| Master’s Degree (this page) | 1,082 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 25 |
Earnings of Human Resources Development Majors With Master’s Degrees (All Award Levels)
The median salary for graduates holding amaster’s degree in Human Resources Development of $57,321 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
A lot of factors can contribute to this number, such as the location of your workplace and the availability of other perks and bonuses.
| 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)
The data on debt ranges for Human Resources Development majors who have their master’s degree is not currently available.
Student Diversity
This degree is more popular with female students. About 76.4% of graduates with this degree are women.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 193 |
| Women | 626 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Human Resources Development graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 413 | 50.4% |
| Asian | 32 | 3.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 94 | 11.5% |
| Black or African American | 184 | 22.5% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 2 | 0.2% |
| Two or More Races | 27 | 3.3% |
| Race Unknown | 20 | 2.4% |
| International Students | 47 | 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 Human Resources Development Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 97 colleges that offer a master’s degree in Human Resources Development. Learn more about the most popular below:
The most popular school in the United States for Human Resources Development students seeking a master's degree is Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College. This school awarded 218 master's degrees in Human Resources Development in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Villanova University comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Human Resources Development. During the most recent year for which we have data, 107 people received their master's degree in Human Resources Development from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Houston is a popular choice for Human Resources Development majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 106 master's degrees in Human Resources Development in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Boise State University is a popular choice for Human Resources Development majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 94 people received their master's degree in Human Resources Development from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Human Resources Development here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Texas A&M University-College Station is a popular choice for Human Resources Development majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 84 people received their master's degree in Human Resources Development from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Human Resources Development here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Oakland University is a popular choice for Human Resources Development majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 71 master's degrees in Human Resources Development in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Human Resources Development here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
The University of Texas at Tyler comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Human Resources Development. This school awarded 67 master's degrees in Human Resources Development in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Human Resources Development. During the most recent year for which we have data, 62 people received their master's degree in Human Resources Development from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Human Resources Development here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Clemson University comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Human Resources Development. This school awarded 41 master's degrees in Human Resources Development in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Human Resources Development here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Idaho State University comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Human Resources Development. During the most recent year for which we have data, 41 people received their master's degree in Human Resources Development from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Human Resources Development here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Clackamas Community College comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Human Resources Development. This school awarded 37 master's degrees in Human Resources Development in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Human Resources Development here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Pennsylvania State University-World Campus is a popular choice for Human Resources Development majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 37 people received their master's degree in Human Resources Development from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Arkansas comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Human Resources Development. This school awarded 31 master's degrees in Human Resources Development in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Human Resources Development here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Southern Mississippi comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Human Resources Development. During the most recent year for which we have data, 30 people received their master's degree in Human Resources Development from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Human Resources Development here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Houston-Clear Lake comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Human Resources Development. This school awarded 28 master's degrees in Human Resources Development in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
George Washington University comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Human Resources Development. This school awarded 26 master's degrees in Human Resources Development in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh is a popular choice for Human Resources Development majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 26 master's degrees in Human Resources Development in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Human Resources Development here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Northeastern Illinois University comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Human Resources Development. During the most recent year for which we have data, 24 people received their master's degree in Human Resources Development from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Roosevelt University is a popular choice for Human Resources Development majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 24 master's degrees in Human Resources Development in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Webster University is a popular choice for Human Resources Development majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 24 master's degrees in Human Resources Development 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 Human Resources Development that also offer master’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General | 17,602 |
| Organizational Behavior Studies | 3,447 |
| 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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