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Human Resource Management Schools in North Carolina

In 2020-2021, 241 students earned their HR degrees in NC.

As a degree choice, Human Resource Management is the 12th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Human Resource Management Majors in North Carolina

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 148
Master’s Degree 77
Post-Master’s Certificate 12
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 12
Associate Degree 3
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 1
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 1
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 1

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of HR majors in North Carolina is as follows:

  • Asian: 3.7%
  • Black or African American: 29.5%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 8.3%
  • White: 51.9%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 2.1%
  • Other Races: 4.6%
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Jobs for Human Resource Management Grads in North Carolina

In this state, there are 36,420 people employed in jobs related to a HR degree, compared to 1,325,020 nationwide.

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Wages for Human Resource Management Jobs in North Carolina

In this state, HR grads earn an average of $65,480. Nationwide, they make an average of $70,730.

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There are 10 colleges in North Carolina that offer HR degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

87 Degrees in Major Awarded
89% Graduation Rate
30,092 Total Students

The 1.40% student loan default rate is lower than average. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $51,002 after earning their degree at this institution. The average student takes 4.09 years to complete their degree at UNC Chapel Hill.

40 Degrees in Major Awarded
25% Graduation Rate
5,441 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 8.60% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. 28 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 12% are considered full time.

35 Degrees in Major Awarded
62% Graduation Rate
12,243 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 17 to 1. The 5.20% student loan default rate is lower than average. 72% of the teachers are full time.

27 Degrees in Major Awarded
46% Graduation Rate
2,536 Total Students

The 7.50% student loan default rate is lower than average. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 99% of students receive it. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time.

#5

High Point University

High Point
22 Degrees in Major Awarded
65% Graduation Rate
5,617 Total Students

89% of students get financical aid. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $46,275 a year. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time.

#6

Meredith College

Raleigh
12 Degrees in Major Awarded
61% Graduation Rate
1,802 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it. An average student at Meredith will pay a net price of $24,362. It takes the average student 4.14 years to graduate.

2 Degrees in Major Awarded
10,821 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $25,923 a year. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 79% of students receive it. 18 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

#8

Montreat College

Montreat
1 Degrees in Major Awarded
43% Graduation Rate
950 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 8 to 1. An average student at Montreat College will pay a net price of $23,643. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 99% of students receive it.

1 Degrees in Major Awarded
83% Graduation Rate
7,117 Total Students

The average student takes 4.05 years to complete their degree at Elon. 78% of the teachers are full time. The student loan default rate of 1.20% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

#8

Gaston College

Dallas
1 Degrees in Major Awarded
5,345 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time. The student to faculty ratio is 11 to 1. 67% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

Human Resource Management Careers in NC

Some of the careers HR majors go into include:

Job Title NC Job Growth NC Median Salary
Training and Development Specialists 18% $60,150
Training and Development Managers 15% $111,730
Human Resources Managers 12% $112,520
Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists 11% $59,780
Human Resources Specialists 9% $59,070
Compensation and Benefits Managers 9% $109,040
Labor Relations Specialists 5% $59,060

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

Major Annual Graduates in NC
Business Administration & Management 10,255
Accounting 2,113
Management Sciences & Methods 1,943
Finance & Financial Management 1,251
Marketing 1,118
Business & Commerce 494
Hospitality Management 313
International Business 259

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