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Human Resource Management Schools in Massachusetts

432 HR students earned their degrees in the state in <nil>.

In this state, Human Resource Management is the 13th most popular major out of a total 25 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Human Resource Management Majors in Massachusetts

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 235
Post-Master’s Certificate 136
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 136
Bachelor’s Degree 44
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 10
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 7
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 7
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 7

Gender Distribution

In Massachusetts, a hr major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of hr majors in Massachusetts is as follows:

  • Asian: 5.1%
  • Black or African American: 8.1%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 10.0%
  • White: 43.3%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 12.7%
  • Other Races: 20.8%
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Jobs for Human Resource Management Grads in Massachusetts

There are 42,360 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 Massachusetts

HR grads earn an average of $75,700 in the state and $70,730 nationwide.

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There are 10 colleges in Massachusetts that offer hr degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

88 Degrees in Major Awarded
58% Graduation Rate
6,674 Total Students

In their early career, Fitchburg State grads earn an average salary of $46,062. 99% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The student to faculty ratio is 13 to 1.

19 Degrees in Major Awarded
82% Graduation Rate
32,045 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 88% get financial aid. The student loan default rate of 0.90% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. This public school has an average net price of $16,197.

19 Degrees in Major Awarded
57% Graduation Rate
7,131 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 99% are considered full time. It takes the average student 4.35 years to graduate. A typical student attending Salem State will pay a net price of $17,497.

#4

Harvard University

Cambridge
14 Degrees in Major Awarded
97% Graduation Rate
31,345 Total Students

Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $13,259. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $87,213 after earning their degree at this institution. The 0.30% student loan default rate is lower than average.

#5

Nichols College

Dudley
13 Degrees in Major Awarded
59% Graduation Rate
1,434 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $43,416 after earning their degree at this institution. Most students complete their degree in 4.14 years. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 16 to 1.

12 Degrees in Major Awarded
10,918 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 0.50% which is lower than average. 15 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $71,049 after earning their degree at this institution.

10 Degrees in Major Awarded
66% Graduation Rate
1,950 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.12 years. This private school has an average net price of $27,232. 100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

9 Degrees in Major Awarded
61% Graduation Rate
4,495 Total Students

The average student takes 4.26 years to complete their degree at Framingham State. Of all the students who attend this school, 89% get financial aid. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 2.30%.

#9

Fisher College

Boston
7 Degrees in Major Awarded
34% Graduation Rate
1,367 Total Students

This private school has an average net price of $24,758. 98% of students get financical aid. The student to faculty ratio is 12 to 1.

#9

Merrimack College

North Andover
7 Degrees in Major Awarded
75% Graduation Rate
5,452 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.10 years. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 1.90%. 52% of the teachers are full time.

Human Resource Management Careers in MA

Some of the careers hr majors go into include:

Job Title MA Job Growth MA Median Salary
Training and Development Managers 10% $117,330
Training and Development Specialists 10% $68,470
Human Resources Managers 9% $123,750
Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists 8% $70,940
Human Resources Specialists 7% $68,110
Compensation and Benefits Managers 4% $117,930
Labor Relations Specialists -7% $70,110

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

Major Annual Graduates in MA
Business Administration & Management 10,840
Management Sciences & Methods 3,148
Business & Commerce 2,073
Finance & Financial Management 1,979
Accounting 1,896
Marketing 1,590
International Business 609
Hospitality Management 372

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