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Human Resource Management Schools in Iowa

483 students earned HR degrees in Iowa in the 2020-2021 year.

As a degree choice, Human Resource Management is the 6th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Human Resource Management Majors in Iowa

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 367
Master’s Degree 49
Associate Degree 36
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 21
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 21
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 9
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 9
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 9
Post-Master’s Certificate 1
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 1

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of HR majors in Iowa is as follows:

  • Asian: 1.9%
  • Black or African American: 7.2%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 6.2%
  • White: 69.2%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 2.3%
  • Other Races: 13.3%
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Jobs for Human Resource Management Grads in Iowa

There are 13,040 people in the state and 1,325,020 people in the nation working in HR jobs.

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Wages for Human Resource Management Jobs in Iowa

In this state, HR grads earn an average of $65,310. Nationwide, they make an average of $70,730.

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There are 11 colleges in Iowa that offer HR degrees. Learn about the most popular 11 below:

#1

University of Iowa

Iowa City
149 Degrees in Major Awarded
73% Graduation Rate
30,318 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $19,401. The full-time teacher rate is 86%. The student to faculty ratio is 16 to 1.

88 Degrees in Major Awarded
43% Graduation Rate
3,610 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time. This private school has an average net price of $24,063. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $43,333 after earning their degree at this institution.

#3

Waldorf University

Forest City
82 Degrees in Major Awarded
27% Graduation Rate
3,025 Total Students

25 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Graduates earn an average $38,821 after graduation. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 8.10%.

#4

Mount Mercy University

Cedar Rapids
36 Degrees in Major Awarded
71% Graduation Rate
1,705 Total Students

100% of students get financical aid. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time. The student loan default rate of 5.90% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

22 Degrees in Major Awarded
43% Graduation Rate
2,180 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $40,489 a year. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $27,592. Most students complete their degree in 4.40 years.

14 Degrees in Major Awarded
5,360 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 32%. Graduates earn an average $31,342 after graduation. The student loan default rate is 7.60% which is lower than average.

#6

Grand View University

Des Moines
14 Degrees in Major Awarded
50% Graduation Rate
1,874 Total Students

The average student takes 4.27 years to complete their degree at Grand View University. 42% of the teachers are full time. The student loan default rate is 5.70% which is lower than average.

12 Degrees in Major Awarded
65% Graduation Rate
9,507 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $43,071 after earning their degree at this institution. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 17 to 1. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $16,438.

12 Degrees in Major Awarded
5,042 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $33,802 after graduation. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 17 to 1. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $11,532.

#10

Dordt University

Sioux Center
7 Degrees in Major Awarded
73% Graduation Rate
1,662 Total Students

100% of students get financical aid. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $24,313. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 14 to 1.

7 Degrees in Major Awarded
34% Graduation Rate
1,350 Total Students

This private institution charges an average net price of $21,208. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 15 to 1. The average student takes 4.27 years to complete their degree at William Penn University.

Human Resource Management Careers in IA

Some of the careers HR majors go into include:

Job Title IA Job Growth IA Median Salary
Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists 16% $60,470
Training and Development Specialists 16% $51,070
Human Resources Managers 14% $98,760
Training and Development Managers 13% $83,910
Compensation and Benefits Managers 10% $94,870
Human Resources Specialists 9% $54,610
Labor Relations Specialists -5% $67,740

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

Major Annual Graduates in IA
Business Administration & Management 3,123
Finance & Financial Management 1,015
Accounting 953
Marketing 827
Management Sciences & Methods 513
Business & Commerce 271
Hospitality Management 142
Management Information Systems 83

View all majors related to Human Resource Management

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