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Human Resource Management Schools in Pennsylvania

1,894 students earned HR degrees in Pennsylvania in the 2020-2021 year.

In terms of popularity, Human Resource Management is the 8th most popular major in the state out of a total 30 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Human Resource Management Majors in Pennsylvania

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 792
Master’s Degree 749
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 211
Post-Master’s Certificate 211
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 73
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 73
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 73
Associate Degree 56
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 11
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 11
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 2
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 2
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 2

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 5.1%
  • Black or African American: 10.9%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 8.0%
  • White: 64.3%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 5.1%
  • Other Races: 6.7%
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Jobs for Human Resource Management Grads in Pennsylvania

In this state, there are 53,160 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 Pennsylvania

A typical salary for a HR grad in the state is $78,320, compared to a typical salary of $70,730 nationwide.

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

642 Degrees in Major Awarded
71% Graduation Rate
89,816 Total Students

75% of students get financical aid. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $27,530. The student loan default rate is 4.00% which is lower than average.

#2

Temple University

Philadelphia
186 Degrees in Major Awarded
73% Graduation Rate
37,236 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $23,888. Most students complete their degree in 4.33 years. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 13 to 1.

#3

Villanova University

Villanova
151 Degrees in Major Awarded
91% Graduation Rate
11,032 Total Students

The average student takes 4.03 years to complete their degree at Villanova. The student loan default rate of 0.90% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 66% are considered full time.

71 Degrees in Major Awarded
56% Graduation Rate
10,037 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 89% are considered full time. This public school has an average net price of $22,828. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 92% of students receive it.

#5

Robert Morris University

Moon Township
63 Degrees in Major Awarded
64% Graduation Rate
4,134 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 14 to 1. The student loan default rate is 3.70% which is lower than average. It takes the average student 4.22 years to graduate.

56 Degrees in Major Awarded
75% Graduation Rate
17,719 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 20 to 1. It takes the average student 4.34 years to graduate. 85% of students get financical aid.

52 Degrees in Major Awarded
95% Graduation Rate
26,552 Total Students

The average student takes 4.12 years to complete their degree at UPenn. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $25,046. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 6 to 1.

47 Degrees in Major Awarded
80% Graduation Rate
6,779 Total Students

11 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. This private school has an average net price of $33,492. The full-time teacher rate is 100%.

42 Degrees in Major Awarded
82% Graduation Rate
4,957 Total Students

The average student takes 4.06 years to complete their degree at University of Scranton. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 70% are considered full time. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 12 to 1.

29 Degrees in Major Awarded
83% Graduation Rate
32,277 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $48,483 after earning their degree at this institution. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 77% are considered full time. The student to faculty ratio is 14 to 1.

Human Resource Management Careers in PA

Some of the careers HR majors go into include:

Job Title PA Job Growth PA Median Salary
Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists 9% $67,720
Training and Development Specialists 9% $61,510
Human Resources Managers 9% $117,790
Human Resources Specialists 8% $62,800
Training and Development Managers 7% $116,250
Compensation and Benefits Managers 6% $131,690
Labor Relations Specialists -7% $66,130

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

Major Annual Graduates in PA
Business Administration & Management 10,287
Finance & Financial Management 3,669
Accounting 3,641
Management Sciences & Methods 2,958
Marketing 2,581
Business & Commerce 2,335
Hospitality Management 550
International Business 482

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