Associate’s Degrees in Human Resource Management
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Education Levels of HR Majors
In 2018-2019, 1,241 associate's degrees were awarded to HR majors. This earns it the #10 spot on the list of the most popular associate's degree programs in the nation.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in HR at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degree | 11,757 |
| Master’s Degree | 8,943 |
| Basic Certificate | 2,611 |
| Graduate Certificate | 1,510 |
| Associate’s Degree | 1,241 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 444 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 317 |
Earnings of HR Majors With Associate’s Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding an associate's degree in HR is $32,400. A lot of factors can contribute to this number, such as the location of your workplace and the availability of other perks and bonuses.
To get a better picture, earnings for this category of people can range from a low of $32,400 to a high of $33,000.
Student Debt
The median student debt for graduates holding an associate's degree in HR is $24,819. The length of time it takes you to graduate and what college you attend can affect this number quite a bit.
The chart below shows the range of accumulated debt loads. On the high side of the range, $24,819 is the debt load, and the debt load on the low side is $19,916.
The median monthly payment of a HR graduate with a 10-year repayment plan is $258.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their associate's degree in HR. About 73.3% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 331 |
| Women | 910 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of HR associate’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 45 |
| Black or African American | 207 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 170 |
| White | 677 |
| International Students | 51 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 91 |
Most Popular HR Programs for Associate’s Degrees
There are 127 colleges that offer an associate’s degree in HR. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
SUNY Empire State College tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for HR majors who are seeking their associate's degree. Each year, around 10,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,070 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,310 per year.
During the 2018-2019 academic year, 177 people received their associate's degree in HR from SUNY Empire. Of these students, 12% were women and 54% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Madonna University is the 2nd most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate's degree in HR. Each year, around 3,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $23,100 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,930 per year.
For the 2018-2019 academic year, 42 associate's degrees were handed out to HR majors at Madonna.
Bryant & Stratton College - Online is the 3rd most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate's degree in HR. Each year, around 4,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the 2018-2019 academic year, 41 people received their associate's degree in HR from Bryant & Stratton College - Online. Around 39% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 93% were women.
Northeast Wisconsin Technical College comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate's degrees in HR. Roughly 11,500 attend the school each year. For the 2018-2019 academic year, 38 associate's degrees were handed out to HR majors at NWTC. Of these students, 92% were women and 26% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 5th most popular school in the country for HR majors who are seeking their associate's degree is Fox Valley Technical College. Each year, around 11,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. For the 2018-2019 academic year, 34 associate's degrees were handed out to HR majors at FVTC. About 94% of this group were women, and 9% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 6th most popular school in the country for HR majors who are seeking their associate's degree is Waukesha County Technical College. Roughly 7,900 attend the school each year. For the 2018-2019 academic year, 33 associate's degrees were handed out to HR majors at WCTC. Around 21% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 88% were women.
Rasmussen College - Florida is the 7th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate's degree in HR. Each year, around 8,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,360 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,640 per year.
For the 2018-2019 academic year, 29 associate's degrees were handed out to HR majors at Rasmussen College - Florida. Around 41% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 79% were women.
Minnesota State Community and Technical College is the 8th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate's degree in HR. Roughly 6,200 attend the school each year. During the 2018-2019 academic year, 28 people received their associate's degree in HR from M State. Of these students, 86% were women and 11% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Rasmussen College - Minnesota is the 9th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate's degree in HR. Roughly 4,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,360 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,640 per year.
For the 2018-2019 academic year, 26 associate's degrees were handed out to HR majors at Rasmussen College - Minnesota. Of these students, 96% were women and 19% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 10th most popular school in the country for HR majors who are seeking their associate's degree is Rio Salado College. Each year, around 18,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The HR program at Rio Salado College awarded 25 associate's degrees during the 2018-2019 school year. About 68% of this group were women, and 40% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Columbus State Community College comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate's degrees in HR. Each year, around 27,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The HR program at Columbus State Community College awarded 25 associate's degrees during the 2018-2019 school year. About 88% of this group were women, and 36% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Saint Paul College comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate's degrees in HR. Each year, around 6,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the 2018-2019 academic year, 24 people received their associate's degree in HR from Saint Paul College. About 75% of this group were women, and 71% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Chippewa Valley Technical College is the 12th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate's degree in HR. Each year, around 7,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. For the 2018-2019 academic year, 24 associate's degrees were handed out to HR majors at CVTC. Around 4% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 75% were women.
San Joaquin Valley College-Visalia comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate's degrees in HR. Each year, around 5,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The HR program at San Joaquin Valley College-Visalia awarded 24 associate's degrees during the 2018-2019 school year. About 92% of this group were women, and 67% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 12th most popular school in the country for HR majors who are seeking their associate's degree is Lorain County Community College. Each year, around 10,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the 2018-2019 academic year, 24 people received their associate's degree in HR from LCCC. Around 25% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 83% were women.
The 12th most popular school in the country for HR majors who are seeking their associate's degree is Lakeshore Technical College. Each year, around 2,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the 2018-2019 academic year, 24 people received their associate's degree in HR from LTC. Around 29% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 83% were women.
Moraine Park Technical College comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate's degrees in HR. Each year, around 4,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. For the 2018-2019 academic year, 22 associate's degrees were handed out to HR majors at Moraine Park Technical College.
Cuyahoga Community College District comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate's degrees in HR. Each year, around 23,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the 2018-2019 academic year, 22 people received their associate's degree in HR from Cuyahoga Community College District. Around 45% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 86% were women.
The 19th most popular school in the country for HR majors who are seeking their associate's degree is Madison Area Technical College. Each year, around 15,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,095 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $4,095 per year.
The HR program at Madison Area Technical College awarded 21 associate's degrees during the 2018-2019 school year. Of these students, 76% were women and 19% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Western Technical College comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate's degrees in HR. Each year, around 4,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The HR program at Western Technical College awarded 20 associate's degrees during the 2018-2019 school year. About 85% of this group were women, and 30% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
HR Focus Areas
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| General Human Resources Management | 956 |
| Labor & Industrial Relations | 186 |
| Organizational Behavior Studies | 90 |
| Labor Studies | 6 |
| Human Resources Development | 3 |
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to HR that offer associate’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Business Administration & Management | 60,528 |
| Business & Commerce | 17,723 |
| Accounting | 12,300 |
| Business Support & Assistance | 4,111 |
| Hospitality Management | 2,905 |
References
*The racial-ethnic minority student count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
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