Labor & Industrial Relations Doctor’s Degrees
There are 26 schools in the United States where you can earn adoctor’s degree in Labor & Industrial Relations. This major attracts roughly equal numbers of men and women. Around 12% of these students are from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 62.5% of Labor & Industrial Relations graduates were international students.
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Education Levels of Labor & Industrial Relations Majors
In the most recent year for which data is available, 1,540 degrees were awarded toLabor & Industrial Relations majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in Labor & Industrial Relations at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Certificate | 8 |
| Associate’s Degree | 170 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 880 |
| Master’s Degree | 474 |
| Doctor’s Degree (this page) | 8 |
Earnings of Labor & Industrial Relations Majors With Doctor’s Degrees (All Award Levels)
The median salary for graduates holding adoctor’s degree in Labor & Industrial Relations 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)
The data on debt ranges for Labor & Industrial Relations majors who have their doctor’s degree is not currently available.
Student Diversity
A doctor’s degree in Labor & Industrial Relations is about equally as popular with men as it is with women.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 4 |
| Women | 4 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Labor & Industrial Relations graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2 | 25.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 | 12.5% |
| International Students | 5 | 62.5% |
This degree is very popular with international students. Around 62.5% of graduates are in this category.
See the minority definition in the References below.
Most Popular Labor & Industrial Relations Programs for Doctor’s Degrees
There are 38 colleges that offer a doctor’s degree in Labor & Industrial Relations. Learn more about the most popular below:
The most popular school in the United States for Labor & Industrial Relations students seeking a doctor's degree is Cornell University. During the most recent year for which we have data, 349 people received their doctor's degree in Labor & Industrial Relations from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Empire State University is a popular choice for Labor & Industrial Relations majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 187 doctor's degrees in Labor & Industrial Relations 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 Iowa is a popular choice for Labor & Industrial Relations majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 166 doctor's degrees in Labor & Industrial Relations in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Pennsylvania State University-World Campus is a popular choice for Labor & Industrial Relations majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 145 people received their doctor's degree in Labor & Industrial Relations from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Labor & Industrial Relations. This school awarded 132 doctor's degrees in Labor & Industrial Relations in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Labor & Industrial Relations here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Rutgers University-New Brunswick is a popular choice for Labor & Industrial Relations majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 125 people received their doctor's degree in Labor & Industrial Relations from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Labor & Industrial Relations here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Labor & Industrial Relations. During the most recent year for which we have data, 97 people received their doctor's degree in Labor & Industrial Relations from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Labor & Industrial Relations here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities is a popular choice for Labor & Industrial Relations majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 78 doctor's degrees in Labor & Industrial Relations in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Michigan State University is a popular choice for Labor & Industrial Relations majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 60 people received their doctor's degree in Labor & Industrial Relations from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Labor & Industrial Relations here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Cleveland State University comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Labor & Industrial Relations. This school awarded 50 doctor's degrees in Labor & Industrial Relations in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Labor & Industrial Relations here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Seton Hall University comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Labor & Industrial Relations. This school awarded 48 doctor's degrees in Labor & Industrial Relations in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Wayne State University is a popular choice for Labor & Industrial Relations majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 12 people received their doctor's degree in Labor & Industrial Relations from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Puerto Rico-Rio Piedras is a popular choice for Labor & Industrial Relations majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 11 people received their doctor's degree in Labor & Industrial Relations from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
CUNY Graduate School and University Center comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Labor & Industrial Relations. This school awarded 10 doctor's degrees in Labor & Industrial Relations in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Labor & Industrial Relations here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Rider University is a popular choice for Labor & Industrial Relations majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 10 people received their doctor's degree in Labor & Industrial Relations from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Labor & Industrial Relations here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Hawaii Pacific University comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Labor & Industrial Relations. During the most recent year for which we have data, 9 people received their doctor's degree in Labor & Industrial Relations from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Marshall University is a popular choice for Labor & Industrial Relations majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 9 people received their doctor's degree in Labor & Industrial Relations from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Labor & Industrial Relations here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
SUNY Old Westbury comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Labor & Industrial Relations. This school awarded 9 doctor's degrees in Labor & Industrial Relations in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Labor & Industrial Relations here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Maryland-Baltimore County is a popular choice for Labor & Industrial Relations majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 8 doctor's degrees in Labor & Industrial Relations in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Pennsylvania Western University comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Labor & Industrial Relations. This school awarded 6 doctor's degrees in Labor & Industrial Relations 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 Labor & Industrial Relations that also offer doctor’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General | 17,602 |
| Organizational Behavior Studies | 3,447 |
| Human Resources Development | 1,604 |
| 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
More about our data sources and methodologies.
