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2023 Most Popular Human Resource Management Schools in Iowa

15 Colleges
$46,043 Avg Salary
$27,959 Avg Student Debt

Finding the Best Human Resource Management 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.

To assist you in seeing some of the education options that are available to you, Business Degree Central has created its Most Popular Human Resource Management Schools in Iowa ranking. This report analyzed 15 schools in Iowa to see which ones were the most popular 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.

Check out the hr programs at these schools if you want to attend one of the most popular in Iowa.

#1

University of Iowa

Iowa City, IA

Our 2023 rankings named University of Iowa the most popular school in Iowa for human resource management students. Iowa is a fairly large public school located in the city of Iowa City.

After completing their degree, hr graduates from Iowa carry an average student debt load of $21,275. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $380, based on a 10-year repayment plan.

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#2

Upper Iowa University

Fayette, IA

Out of the 15 schools in Iowa that were part of this year’s ranking, Upper Iowa University landed the # 2 spot on the list. UIU is a small private not-for-profit school located in the remote area of Fayette.

The average amount in student loans that hr majors at UIU take out is $38,705.

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#3

Waldorf University

Forest City, IA

A rank of #3 on this year’s list means Waldorf University is a great place for human resource management students. Located in the town of Forest City, Waldorf is a private for-profit school with a small student population.

While working on their degree, hr majors at Waldorf accumulate an average of around $28,125 in student debt.

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#4

Mount Mercy University

Cedar Rapids, IA

The excellent programs at Mount Mercy University helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of the best human resource management schools in Iowa. Mount Mercy is a small private not-for-profit school located in the city of Cedar Rapids.

After completing their degree, hr graduates from Mount Mercy carry an average student debt load of $25,982.

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Out of the 15 schools in Iowa that were part of this year’s ranking, Western Iowa Tech Community College landed the # 5 spot on the list. Located in the small city of Sioux City, Western Iowa Tech Community College is a public school with a moderately-sized student population.

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#6

University of Dubuque

Dubuque, IA

With a ranking of #6, University of Dubuque did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for human resource management students. Located in the small city of Dubuque, UD is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.

On average, hr graduates from UD take out $26,898 in student loans while working on their degree.

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#7

Grand View University

Des Moines, IA

Grand View University landed the #7 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular human resource management programs. Located in the midsize city of Des Moines, Grand View University is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.

While working on their degree, hr majors at Grand View University accumulate an average of around $22,153 in student debt.

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Hawkeye Community College ranked #8 on this year’s Most Popular Human Resource Management Schools in Iowa list. Hawkeye Community College is a small public school located in the city of Waterloo.

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#8

University of Northern Iowa

Cedar Falls, IA

University of Northern Iowa came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Human Resource Management Schools in Iowa ranking. UNI is a medium-sized public school located in the small city of Cedar Falls.

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#10

William Penn University

Oskaloosa, IA

William Penn University came in at #10 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Human Resource Management Schools in Iowa ranking. William Penn University is a small private not-for-profit school located in the remote town of Oskaloosa.

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Best Human Resource Management Colleges in the Plains States Region

Explore all the Most Popular Human Resource Management Schools 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 15 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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