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Human Resource Management Schools in Virginia

In 2020-2021, 489 students earned their HR degrees in VA.

As a degree choice, Human Resource Management is the 8th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Human Resource Management Majors in Virginia

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 201
Bachelor’s Degree 159
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 103
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 103
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 103
Post-Master’s Certificate 16
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 16
Associate Degree 9
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 1
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 1

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 2.5%
  • Black or African American: 28.8%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 9.4%
  • White: 48.7%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 2.0%
  • Other Races: 8.6%
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Jobs for Human Resource Management Grads in Virginia

There are 44,700 people in the state and 1,325,020 people in the nation working in HR jobs.

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Wages for Human Resource Management Jobs in Virginia

A typical salary for a HR grad in the state is $75,120, compared to a typical salary of $70,730 nationwide.

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

#1

Regent University

Virginia Beach
204 Degrees in Major Awarded
59% Graduation Rate
10,483 Total Students

The average student takes 4.42 years to complete their degree at Regent. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 73% are considered full time. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $24,888.

#2

University of Richmond

University of Richmond
112 Degrees in Major Awarded
87% Graduation Rate
4,056 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 66% get financial aid. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $61,214 after earning their degree at this institution. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 69% are considered full time.

#3

ECPI University

Virginia Beach
41 Degrees in Major Awarded
43% Graduation Rate
14,353 Total Students

84% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 16 to 1. In their early career, ECPI University grads earn an average salary of $34,780.

31 Degrees in Major Awarded
62% Graduation Rate
4,797 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 28 to 1. 12% of the teachers are full time. The student loan default rate of 8.60% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

30 Degrees in Major Awarded
60% Graduation Rate
1,394 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $41,387 after earning their degree at this institution. The full-time teacher rate is 95%. An average student at Eastern Mennonite will pay a net price of $21,842.

17 Degrees in Major Awarded
70% Graduation Rate
38,541 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 2.50%. 17 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 53% of the teachers are full time.

#7

Marymount University

Arlington
13 Degrees in Major Awarded
57% Graduation Rate
3,294 Total Students

In their early career, Marymount grads earn an average salary of $50,242. Most students complete their degree in 4.23 years. This private institution charges an average net price of $22,856.

#8

Bridgewater College

Bridgewater
10 Degrees in Major Awarded
64% Graduation Rate
1,597 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 13 to 1. It takes the average student 4.11 years to graduate. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 81% are considered full time.

10 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,515 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $25,049 after graduation. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 97% of students receive it. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 26% are considered full time.

4 Degrees in Major Awarded
44% Graduation Rate
188 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 9 to 1. An average student at DeVry University - Virginia will pay a net price of $28,227. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $36,018 after earning their degree at this institution.

Human Resource Management Careers in VA

Some of the careers HR majors go into include:

Job Title VA Job Growth VA Median Salary
Training and Development Specialists 17% $69,750
Training and Development Managers 15% $126,820
Human Resources Managers 12% $130,970
Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists 12% $68,890
Human Resources Specialists 11% $71,790
Compensation and Benefits Managers 6% $134,580
Labor Relations Specialists 1% $62,130

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

Major Annual Graduates in VA
Business Administration & Management 11,019
Accounting 1,858
Management Sciences & Methods 1,581
Business & Commerce 1,437
Marketing 968
Finance & Financial Management 925
Management Information Systems 380
Hospitality Management 347

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