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Master’s Degrees in Human Resource Management

9,750 Yearly Graduations
$52,417 Median Salary
73% Women
There are 322 colleges and univerities across the nation that offer a master's degree in HR. In recent years, the majority of the students getting degrees in this area were female, and 46% were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Also, 5.3% of HR graduates were international students.

Education Levels of HR Majors

In 2020-2021, 9,750 master's degrees were awarded to HR majors. This earns it the #4 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 at each degree level.

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 11,722
Master’s Degree 9,750
Basic Certificate 3,373
Graduate Certificate 2,089
Associate Degree 1,096
Undergraduate Certificate 479
Doctor’s Degree 278

Earnings of HR Majors With Master’s Degrees

The median salary for graduates holding a master's degree in HR is $52,417. However, this can depend on a number of factors, such as where you live and the number of years experience you have. To get a better picture, earnings for this category of people can range from a low of $46,739 to a high of $63,431.

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Student Debt

The data on debt ranges for HR majors who have their master's degree is not available.

Student Diversity

More women than men pursue their master's degree in HR. About 73.3% of graduates with this degree are female.

Gender Number of Grads
Men 2,601
Women 7,149
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The racial-ethnic distribution of HR master’s degree students is as follows:

Race/Ethnicity Number of Grads
Asian 450
Black or African American 2,137
Hispanic or Latino 1,605
White 4,122
International Students 519
Other Races/Ethnicities 917
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There are 322 colleges that offer a master’s degree in HR. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:

#1

Colorado State University - Global Campus

Greenwood Village, Colorado
445 Yearly Graduations
72% Women
28% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The most popular school in the United States for HR students seekinga master's degree is Colorado State University - Global Campus. Each year, around 12,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,400 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,000 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 445 people received their master's degree in HR from Colorado State University - Global Campus. About 72% of this group were women, and 28% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#2

Webster University

Saint Louis, Missouri
364 Yearly Graduations
68% Women
69% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 2nd most popular school in the country for HR majors who are seeking their master's degree is Webster University. Each year, around 8,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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 program at Webster University awarded 364 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 68% of this group were women, and 69% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#3

Southern New Hampshire University

Manchester, New Hampshire
340 Yearly Graduations
82% Women
39% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 3rd most popular school in the country for HR majors who are seeking their master's degree is Southern New Hampshire University. Each year, around 134,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $15,000 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $18,900 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 340 master's degrees were handed out to HR majors at SNHU. About 82% of this group were women, and 39% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#4

Capella University

Minneapolis, Minnesota
312 Yearly Graduations
85% Women
48% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 4th most popular school in the country for HR majors who are seeking their master's degree is Capella University. Roughly 38,900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $14,148 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,784 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 312 master's degrees were handed out to HR majors at Capella University. Of these students, 85% were women and 48% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#5

University of Southern California

Los Angeles, California
267 Yearly Graduations
78% Women
62% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

University of Southern California is the 5th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in HR. Roughly 46,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $60,446 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $60,446 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 267 master's degrees were handed out to HR majors at USC. Of these students, 78% were women and 62% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#6

Pennsylvania State University - University Park

University Park, Pennsylvania
258 Yearly Graduations
78% Women
29% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Pennsylvania State University - University Park is the 6th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in HR. Each year, around 89,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 258 master's degrees were handed out to HR majors at Penn State University Park. Around 29% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 78% were women.

211 Yearly Graduations
86% Women
55% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

University of Phoenix - Arizona is the 7th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in HR. Each year, around 89,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,552 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $16,153 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 211 master's degrees were handed out to HR majors at UOPX - Arizona. Around 55% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 86% were women.

196 Yearly Graduations
78% Women
65% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 8th most popular school in the country for HR majors who are seeking their master's degree is The University of Arizona Global Campus. Roughly 31,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $13,280 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,720 per year. The HR program at The University of Arizona Global Campus awarded 196 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 78% were women and 65% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#9

University of the Incarnate Word

San Antonio, Texas
172 Yearly Graduations
39% Women
66% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

University of the Incarnate Word comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in HR. Each year, around 7,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $31,800 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $18,540 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 172 people received their master's degree in HR from UIW. Around 66% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 39% were women.

#10

Villanova University

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

Villanova University is the 10th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in HR. Each year, around 11,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 151 people received their master's degree in HR from Villanova. About 82% of this group were women, and 26% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#11

DeVry University - Illinois

Chicago, Illinois
148 Yearly Graduations
80% Women
52% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

DeVry University - Illinois comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in HR. Each year, around 20,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $14,392 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $17,072 per year. The HR program at DeVry University - Illinois awarded 148 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 80% were women and 52% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#12

Rutgers University - New Brunswick

New Brunswick, New Jersey
144 Yearly Graduations
61% Women
44% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Rutgers University - New Brunswick is the 12th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in HR. Roughly 50,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $12,536 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $18,180 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 144 master's degrees were handed out to HR majors at Rutgers New Brunswick. About 61% of this group were women, and 44% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#13

Stony Brook University

Stony Brook, New York
135 Yearly Graduations
82% Women
44% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Stony Brook University comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in HR. Each year, around 26,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,070 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,310 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 135 master's degrees were handed out to HR majors at SUNY Stony Brook. Around 44% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 82% were women.

133 Yearly Graduations
82% Women
81% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Florida International University is the 14th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in HR. Each year, around 58,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,721 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,912 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 133 master's degrees were handed out to HR majors at FIU. Around 81% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 82% were women.

126 Yearly Graduations
66% Women
54% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 15th most popular school in the country for HR majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of Oklahoma Norman Campus. Roughly 27,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,920 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,034 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 126 master's degrees were handed out to HR majors at University of Oklahoma. Of these students, 66% were women and 54% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

125 Yearly Graduations
75% Women
34% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign is the 16th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in HR. Roughly 52,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $14,446 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,635 per year. The HR program at University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign awarded 125 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 75% were women and 34% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#17

Cornell University

Ithaca, New York
124 Yearly Graduations
60% Women
26% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Cornell University is the 17th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in HR. Each year, around 23,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $60,286 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $29,500 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 124 master's degrees were handed out to HR majors at Cornell. Around 26% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 60% were women.

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

Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College is the 18th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in HR. Roughly 34,200 attend the school each year. 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 majors at Louisiana State University. Around 45% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 77% were women.

#19

National University College

Bayamon, Puerto Rico
117 Yearly Graduations
77% Women
98% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 19th most popular school in the country for HR majors who are seeking their master's degree is National University College. Roughly 25,900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,444 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,020 per year. The HR program at National University College awarded 117 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 98% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 77% were women.

#20

Central Michigan University

Mount Pleasant, Michigan
103 Yearly Graduations
77% Women
47% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Central Michigan University comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in HR. Each year, around 17,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $12,644 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,194 per year. The HR program at Central Michigan University awarded 103 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 47% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 77% were women.

HR Concentrations

Major Annual Degrees Awarded
General Human Resources Management 6,010
Organizational Behavior Studies 1,186
Human Resources Development 1,079
Other Human Resources Management 805
Labor & Industrial Relations 606

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

Major Annual Degrees Awarded
Business Administration & Management 122,843
Management Sciences & Methods 29,299
Accounting 18,187
Business & Commerce 8,488
Finance & Financial Management 4,544

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.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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