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2026 Most Popular Online Human Resource Management Schools

There are 85 schools that offer a degree in Human Resource Management mostly online. Ranked by yearly graduations, here are the most popular below:

Today’s Human Resource Management students have lots of options to pick from when considering higher education opportunities. You can choose a traditional brick-and-mortar school, or with the growth of online education, you can attend a school halfway across the country without even leaving your house.

To help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Business Degree Central has developed this Most Popular Online Human Resource Management Schools ranking. This report analyzed 85 schools in the United States to see which mostly-online Human Resource Management programs were the most popular. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from schools with mostly-online programs.

Check out the online Human Resource Management programs at these schools if you want to attend one of the most popular in the United States.

The most popular school in the United States for earning a Human Resource Management degree online is University of Phoenix-Arizona. University of Phoenix-Arizona is a private for-profit school located in Phoenix, AZ. About 100% of degrees in Human Resource Management here are earned online. This school awarded 1,008 degrees in Human Resource Management in the most recent reporting year. Women make up 85% of the Human Resource Management students at the school. Early-career graduates of the school earn a median salary of $52,226. Full Human Resource Management at University of Phoenix-Arizona Report

#2

Western Governors University

Salt Lake City, UT

Western Governors University comes in at #2 on our 2026 list of the most popular online colleges for Human Resource Management majors. Located in Salt Lake City, UT, this is a private nonprofit institution. Roughly 100% of this program’s degrees are awarded to online students. This school awarded 941 degrees in Human Resource Management in the most recent reporting year. Women make up 78% of the Human Resource Management students at the school. Early-career graduates of the school earn a median salary of $74,978. Read full report on Human Resource Management at Western Governors University

Southern New Hampshire University comes in at #3 on our 2026 list of the most popular online colleges for Human Resource Management majors. Southern New Hampshire University is a private nonprofit school located in Manchester, NH. About 100% of degrees in Human Resource Management here are earned online. This school awarded 886 degrees in Human Resource Management in the most recent reporting year. About 82% of the students earning this degree here are women. Early-career graduates of the school earn a median salary of $54,644. Read More…

University of Maryland Global Campus landed the #4 spot in the 2026 edition of our Most Popular Online Human Resource Management Schools ranking. University of Maryland Global Campus is a public school located in Adelphi, MD. Roughly 100% of this program’s degrees are awarded to online students. This school awarded 561 degrees in Human Resource Management in the most recent reporting year. About 73% of the students earning this degree here are women. The median salary of the school’s graduates early in their careers is $66,817. Full Human Resource Management at University of Maryland Global Campus Report

Colorado State University Global landed the #5 spot in the 2026 edition of our Most Popular Online Human Resource Management Schools ranking. Colorado State University Global is a public school located in Denver, CO. About 100% of degrees in Human Resource Management here are earned online. This school awarded 531 degrees in Human Resource Management in the most recent reporting year. About 73% of the students earning this degree here are women. Early-career graduates of the school earn a median salary of $67,918. Full Human Resource Management at Colorado State University Global Report

#6

Capella University

Minneapolis, MN

Capella University comes in at #6 on our 2026 list of the most popular online colleges for Human Resource Management majors. Capella University is a private for-profit school located in Minneapolis, MN. Roughly 100% of this program’s degrees are awarded to online students. During the most recent year for which we have data, 507 people earned their degree in Human Resource Management from this school. Women make up 83% of the Human Resource Management students at the school. The median salary of the school’s graduates early in their careers is $79,233. Read full report on Human Resource Management at Capella University

#7

Ashford University

San Diego, CA

Ashford University landed the #7 spot in the 2026 edition of our Most Popular Online Human Resource Management Schools ranking. Located in San Diego, CA, this is a private for-profit institution. Roughly 100% of this program’s degrees are awarded to online students. This school awarded 475 degrees in Human Resource Management in the most recent reporting year. About 68% of the students earning this degree here are women. Early-career graduates of the school earn a median salary of $47,447. Read full report on Human Resource Management at Ashford University

DeVry University-Illinois comes in at #8 on our 2026 list of the most popular online colleges for Human Resource Management majors. DeVry University-Illinois is a private for-profit school located in Lisle, IL. About 100% of degrees in Human Resource Management here are earned online. This school awarded 365 degrees in Human Resource Management in the most recent reporting year. About 71% of the students earning this degree here are women. Early-career graduates of the school earn a median salary of $49,188. Read More…

American Public University System comes in at #9 on our 2026 list of the most popular online colleges for Human Resource Management majors. American Public University System is a private for-profit school located in Charles Town, WV. Roughly 100% of this program’s degrees are awarded to online students. During the most recent year for which we have data, 279 people earned their degree in Human Resource Management from this school. About 54% of the students earning this degree here are women. The median salary of the school’s graduates early in their careers is $57,877. Read More…

#10

Bellevue University

Bellevue, NE

Bellevue University landed the #10 spot in the 2026 edition of our Most Popular Online Human Resource Management Schools ranking. Located in Bellevue, NE, this is a private nonprofit institution. Roughly 100% of this program’s degrees are awarded to online students. This school awarded 244 degrees in Human Resource Management in the most recent reporting year. About 80% of the students earning this degree here are women. Early-career graduates of the school earn a median salary of $58,937. Full Human Resource Management at Bellevue University Report

#11

Empire State University

Saratoga Springs, NY

Empire State University comes in at #11 on our 2026 list of the most popular online colleges for Human Resource Management majors. Empire State University is a public school located in Saratoga Springs, NY. Roughly 100% of this program’s degrees are awarded to online students. During the most recent year for which we have data, 232 people earned their degree in Human Resource Management from this school. Women make up 25% of the Human Resource Management students at the school. The median salary of the school’s graduates early in their careers is $52,821. Read full report on Human Resource Management at Empire State University

University of Southern California comes in at #12 on our 2026 list of the most popular online colleges for Human Resource Management majors. University of Southern California is a private nonprofit school located in Los Angeles, CA. Roughly 100% of this program’s degrees are awarded to online students. During the most recent year for which we have data, 222 people earned their degree in Human Resource Management from this school. Women make up 82% of the Human Resource Management students at the school. Early-career graduates of the school earn a median salary of $63,275. Read More…

Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College comes in at #13 on our 2026 list of the most popular online colleges for Human Resource Management majors. Located in Baton Rouge, LA, this is a public institution. Roughly 75% of this program’s degrees are awarded to online students. During the most recent year for which we have data, 218 people earned their degree in Human Resource Management from this school. Women make up 75% of the Human Resource Management students at the school. The median salary of the school’s graduates early in their careers is $42,361. Read More…

#14

Regent University

Virginia Beach, VA

Regent University landed the #14 spot in the 2026 edition of our Most Popular Online Human Resource Management Schools ranking. Regent University is a private nonprofit school located in Virginia Beach, VA. Roughly 100% of this program’s degrees are awarded to online students. This school awarded 204 degrees in Human Resource Management in the most recent reporting year. Women make up 57% of the Human Resource Management students at the school. The median salary of the school’s graduates early in their careers is $42,499. Read full report on Human Resource Management at Regent University

#15

Purdue University Global

West Lafayette, IN

Purdue University Global comes in at #15 on our 2026 list of the most popular online colleges for Human Resource Management majors. Located in West Lafayette, IN, this is a public institution. Roughly 100% of this program’s degrees are awarded to online students. This school awarded 203 degrees in Human Resource Management in the most recent reporting year. Women make up 75% of the Human Resource Management students at the school. The median salary of the school’s graduates early in their careers is $45,209. Full Human Resource Management at Purdue University Global Report

#16

Columbia Southern University

Orange Beach, AL

Columbia Southern University comes in at #16 on our 2026 list of the most popular online colleges for Human Resource Management majors. Located in Orange Beach, AL, this is a private for-profit institution. About 100% of degrees in Human Resource Management here are earned online. During the most recent year for which we have data, 171 people earned their degree in Human Resource Management from this school. Women make up 71% of the Human Resource Management students at the school. Early-career graduates of the school earn a median salary of $68,574. Read full report on Human Resource Management at Columbia Southern University

#17

Ana G. Mendez University

Orlando, FL

Ana G. Mendez University landed the #17 spot in the 2026 edition of our Most Popular Online Human Resource Management Schools ranking. Located in Orlando, FL, this is a private nonprofit institution. Roughly 100% of this program’s degrees are awarded to online students. During the most recent year for which we have data, 169 people earned their degree in Human Resource Management from this school. About 88% of the students earning this degree here are women. The median salary of the school’s graduates early in their careers is $40,669. Read More…

#18

Grand Canyon University

Phoenix, AZ

Grand Canyon University landed the #18 spot in the 2026 edition of our Most Popular Online Human Resource Management Schools ranking. Located in Phoenix, AZ, this is a private for-profit institution. About 100% of degrees in Human Resource Management here are earned online. This school awarded 161 degrees in Human Resource Management in the most recent reporting year. About 74% of the students earning this degree here are women. Early-career graduates of the school earn a median salary of $62,543. Read full report on Human Resource Management at Grand Canyon University

Texas A&M University-College Station landed the #19 spot in the 2026 edition of our Most Popular Online Human Resource Management Schools ranking. Located in College Station, TX, this is a public institution. About 100% of degrees in Human Resource Management here are earned online. This school awarded 148 degrees in Human Resource Management in the most recent reporting year. Women make up 80% of the Human Resource Management students at the school. Early-career graduates of the school earn a median salary of $54,018. Read full report on Human Resource Management at Texas A&M University-College Station

Brigham Young University-Idaho comes in at #20 on our 2026 list of the most popular online colleges for Human Resource Management majors. Located in Rexburg, ID, this is a private nonprofit institution. Roughly 100% of this program’s degrees are awarded to online students. During the most recent year for which we have data, 139 people earned their degree in Human Resource Management from this school. Women make up 78% of the Human Resource Management students at the school. Early-career graduates of the school earn a median salary of $40,371. Read More…

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign landed the #21 spot in the 2026 edition of our Most Popular Online Human Resource Management Schools ranking. Located in Champaign, IL, this is a public institution. Roughly 60% of this program’s degrees are awarded to online students. This school awarded 136 degrees in Human Resource Management in the most recent reporting year. Women make up 74% of the Human Resource Management students at the school. Early-career graduates of the school earn a median salary of $53,513. Read full report on Human Resource Management at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

#22

Wilmington University

New Castle, DE

Wilmington University landed the #22 spot in the 2026 edition of our Most Popular Online Human Resource Management Schools ranking. Wilmington University is a private nonprofit school located in New Castle, DE. Roughly 100% of this program’s degrees are awarded to online students. During the most recent year for which we have data, 130 people earned their degree in Human Resource Management from this school. Women make up 75% of the Human Resource Management students at the school. Early-career graduates of the school earn a median salary of $59,417. Full Human Resource Management at Wilmington University Report

#23

Franklin University

Columbus, OH

Franklin University landed the #23 spot in the 2026 edition of our Most Popular Online Human Resource Management Schools ranking. Located in Columbus, OH, this is a private nonprofit institution. Roughly 100% of this program’s degrees are awarded to online students. This school awarded 124 degrees in Human Resource Management in the most recent reporting year. About 88% of the students earning this degree here are women. Early-career graduates of the school earn a median salary of $54,244. Full Human Resource Management at Franklin University Report

American InterContinental University System comes in at #24 on our 2026 list of the most popular online colleges for Human Resource Management majors. American InterContinental University System is a private for-profit school located in Chandler, AZ. About 100% of degrees in Human Resource Management here are earned online. This school awarded 122 degrees in Human Resource Management in the most recent reporting year. Women make up 47% of the Human Resource Management students at the school. Early-career graduates of the school earn a median salary of $40,254. Read full report on Human Resource Management at American InterContinental University System

#25

Walden University

Minneapolis, MN

Walden University comes in at #25 on our 2026 list of the most popular online colleges for Human Resource Management majors. Walden University is a private for-profit school located in Minneapolis, MN. About 100% of degrees in Human Resource Management here are earned online. This school awarded 103 degrees in Human Resource Management in the most recent reporting year. Women make up 84% of the Human Resource Management students at the school. Early-career graduates of the school earn a median salary of $76,759. Full Human Resource Management at Walden University Report

#26

Post University

Waterbury, CT
#28

Wichita State University

Wichita, KS
#29

Fielding Graduate University

Santa Barbara, CA
#30

Martinsburg College

Martinsburg, WV
#31

Park University

Parkville, MO
#33

Central Georgia Technical College

Warner Robins, GA
#35

Central Michigan University

Mount Pleasant, MI
#36

New York University

New York, NY
#37

Excelsior University

Albany, NY
#39

National University

San Diego, CA
#40

Washtenaw Community College

Ann Arbor, MI
#41

University of Toledo

Toledo, OH
#43

Davenport University

Grand Rapids, MI
#48

University of Pennsylvania

Philadelphia, PA
#50

Troy University

Troy, AL

Additional Noteworthy Schools

Here are some additional great online schools for this major that just missed the list above.

Rank College Location
51 Indiana Wesleyan University-National & Global Marion, IN
52 Upper Iowa University Fayette, IA
53 Faulkner University Montgomery, AL
54 Western Carolina University Cullowhee, NC
55 Columbia College Columbia, MO
56 Waldorf University Forest City, IA
57 Champlain College Burlington, VT
58 South Texas College McAllen, TX
59 Minnesota State University-Mankato Mankato, MN
60 Athens State University Athens, AL
61 Atlanta Technical College Atlanta, GA
62 Pima Community College Tucson, AZ
63 Colorado Christian University Lakewood, CO
64 University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus Denver, CO
65 Normandale Community College Bloomington, MN
66 University of St Francis Joliet, IL
67 Western Iowa Tech Community College Sioux City, IA
68 Concordia University-Saint Paul Saint Paul, MN
69 Indiana University-Bloomington Bloomington, IN
70 Johnson & Wales University-Online Providence, RI
71 Metropolitan State University Saint Paul, MN
72 Wayne State College Wayne, NE
73 Clackamas Community College Oregon City, OR
74 Thomas Edison State University Trenton, NJ
75 Albany Technical College Albany, GA
76 University of Central Oklahoma Edmond, OK
77 Lorain County Community College Elyria, OH
78 North Georgia Technical College Clarkesville, GA
79 Baker College Owosso, MI
80 Columbus Technical College Columbus, GA
81 Saint Leo University Saint Leo, FL
82 University of Massachusetts Global Aliso Viejo, CA
83 University of Arkansas Fayetteville, AR
84 Claremont Lincoln University Claremont, CA
85 Northeast Wisconsin Technical College Green Bay, WI

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More Human Resource Management Rankings

Since picking the right college can be one of the most important decisions of your life, we’ve developed the Most Popular Online Human Resource Management Schools ranking, along with other major-related rankings, to help you make that decision.

Human Resource Management Concentrations

Major Annual Graduates
General Human Resources Management 17,602
Organizational Behavior Studies 3,447
Human Resources Development 1,604
Labor & Industrial Relations 1,540
Other Human Resources Management 950
Labor Studies 180
Executive/Career Coaching 101
Related Major Annual Graduates
Business Administration & Management 402,942
Accounting 81,835
Management Sciences & Methods 62,236
Business & Commerce 57,976
Finance & Financial Management 57,564

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*The average salary above is for the top 25 schools only.

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