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2023 Most Popular Human Resource Management Bachelor's Degree Schools in Iowa

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Finding the Best Human Resource Management Bachelor's Degree School for You

Out of the majors we analyze each year, human resource management was ranked 6th in Iowa. In fact, 452 were awarded in the state in <nil>.

When it comes to higher education, there are a lot of options for business students. Along with traditional schools that require in-person attendence, you can attend one of many reputable online schools. Some programs even offer a hybrid experience. Alternatively, you may choose a trade school that prepares you to enter the workforce with knowledge in a specific field.

The Most Popular Human Resource Management Bachelor's Degree Schools in Iowa ranking is one of many tools that Business Degree Central has developed to help you make your educational decision. This report analyzed 13 schools in Iowa to see which ones were the most popular bachelor's degree programs for business students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from the Human Resource Management program at each school on the list.

The following schools top our list of the Most Popular Human Resource Management Bachelor's Degree Colleges.

#1

University of Iowa

Iowa City, IA

Our analysis found University of Iowa to be the most popular school for human resource management students who want to pursue a bachelor’s degree in Iowa. Iowa is a very large public school located in the small city of Iowa City.

Women make up 41% of the hr majors at the school.

On average, hr graduates from Iowa take out $20,405 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $380, based on a 10-year repayment plan.

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#2

Waldorf University

Forest City, IA

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Waldorf University. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Most Popular Human Resource Management Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Iowa list. Located in the town of Forest City, Waldorf is a private for-profit college with a small student population.

Women make up 38% of the hr majors at the school.

After completing their Bachelor's Degree, hr graduates from Waldorf carry an average student debt load of $26,620.

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#3

Upper Iowa University

Fayette, IA

A rank of #3 on this year’s list means Upper Iowa University is a great place for human resource management students working on their bachelor’s degree. UIU is a small private not-for-profit school located in the remote area of Fayette.

Women make up 76% of the hr majors at the school.

While working on their Bachelor's Degree, hr majors at UIU accumulate an average of around $30,489 in student debt.

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#4

Mount Mercy University

Cedar Rapids, IA

Out of the 13 schools in Iowa that were part of this year’s ranking, Mount Mercy University landed the # 4 spot on the list. Mount Mercy is a small private not-for-profit school located in the city of Cedar Rapids.

Women make up 92% of the hr majors at the school.

The average amount in student loans that hr majors at Mount Mercy take out while working on their Bachelor's Degree is $24,057.

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#4

University of Dubuque

Dubuque, IA

The in-demand bachelor’s degree programs at University of Dubuque helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular human resource management schools in Iowa. Located in the city of Dubuque, UD is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.

Of the 17 students majoring in hr at UD, 24% are male and 76% are female.

The average amount in student loans that hr majors at UD take out while working on their Bachelor's Degree is $23,555.

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#6

Grand View University

Des Moines, IA

Grand View University came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Human Resource Management Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Iowa ranking. Located in the midsize city of Des Moines, Grand View University is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.

Women make up 56% of the hr majors at the school.

While working on their Bachelor's Degree, hr majors at Grand View University accumulate an average of around $22,087 in student debt.

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#7

University of Northern Iowa

Cedar Falls, IA

University of Northern Iowa did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for human resource management students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #7 on the list. UNI is a medium-sized public school located in the small city of Cedar Falls.

Women make up 92% of the hr majors at the school.

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#8

William Penn University

Oskaloosa, IA

William Penn University came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Human Resource Management Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Iowa ranking. William Penn University is a small private not-for-profit school located in the town of Oskaloosa.

Women make up 57% of the hr majors at the school.

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#8

Dordt University

Sioux Center, IA

Dordt University landed the #8 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular bachelor’s degree human resource management programs. Dordt is a small private not-for-profit school located in the remote town of Sioux Center.

Women make up 67% of the hr majors at the school.

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#10

Coe College

Cedar Rapids, IA

Coe College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for human resource management students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #10 on the list. Located in the medium-sized city of Cedar Rapids, Coe is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.

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Best Human Resource Management Colleges in the Plains States Region

Explore all the Most Popular Human Resource Management Colleges in the Plains States Area or other specific states within that region.

State Degrees Awarded
Minnesota 1,262
Missouri 675
Kansas 232
Nebraska 255
South Dakota 29
North Dakota 44

One of 21 majors within the business area of study, human resource management has other similar majors worth exploring.

HR Concentrations

Major Annual Graduates
General Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration 18,023
Organizational Behavior Studies 3,650
Human Resources Development 2,083
Labor & Industrial Relations 1,778
Other Human Resources Management and Services 1,254
Labor Studies 193
Executive/Career Coaching 93

Related Major Annual Graduates
Business Administration & Management 403,753
Accounting 93,982
General Business/Commerce 56,779
Finance & Financial Management 54,690
Marketing 52,078

Notes and References

*These averages are for the top 13 schools only.

  • The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of the rest of our data about colleges.
  • Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
  • Credit for the banner image above goes to Arunkumar Umapathy.

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