Basic Certificates in Human Resource Management
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Education Levels of HR Majors
In 2018-2019, 2,611 basic certificates were awarded to HR majors. This makes it the 7th most popular basic certificate program in the country.
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 Basic Certificates
At this time, we do not have the data to estimate the median earnings for this class of people.
Student Debt
We do not have the data to calculate the median and range of debt loads for HR students who are basic certificate holders.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their basic certificate in HR. About 75.5% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 639 |
| Women | 1,972 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of HR basic certificate students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 54 |
| Black or African American | 608 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 344 |
| White | 1,160 |
| International Students | 28 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 417 |
Most Popular HR Programs for Basic Certificates
There are 150 colleges that offer a basic certificate in HR. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
University of Phoenix - Arizona tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for HR majors who are seeking their basic certificate. Roughly 95,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,552 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $16,752 per year.
The HR program at University of Phoenix - Arizona awarded 788 basic certificates during the 2018-2019 school year. Of these students, 85% were women and 44% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Ivy Tech Community College is the 2nd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a basic certificate in HR. Roughly 72,000 attend the school each year. During the 2018-2019 academic year, 110 people received their basic certificate in HR from Ivy Tech Community College. Around 22% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 84% were women.
Indiana University - Purdue University - Indianapolis is the 3rd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a basic certificate in HR. Roughly 29,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,580 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,826 per year.
The HR program at Indiana University - Purdue University - Indianapolis awarded 104 basic certificates during the 2018-2019 school year. About 64% of this group were women, and 27% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Georgia Northwestern Technical College comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in HR. Roughly 5,800 attend the school each year. For the 2018-2019 academic year, 85 basic certificates were handed out to HR majors at Georgia Northwestern Technical College. Around 26% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 69% were women.
The 5th most popular school in the country for HR majors who are seeking their basic certificate is University of Minnesota - Twin Cities. Each year, around 50,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $13,318 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $17,580 per year.
During the 2018-2019 academic year, 80 people received their basic certificate in HR from UMN Twin Cities. Of these students, 75% were women and 35% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 6th most popular school in the country for HR majors who are seeking their basic certificate is Southern Crescent Technical College. Each year, around 4,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. For the 2018-2019 academic year, 77 basic certificates were handed out to HR majors at Southern Crescent Technical College. Of these students, 74% were women and 61% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 7th most popular school in the country for HR majors who are seeking their basic certificate is Southern New Hampshire University. Each year, around 104,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $30,756 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $18,810 per year.
For the 2018-2019 academic year, 65 basic certificates were handed out to HR majors at SNHU. About 83% of this group were women, and 23% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of Phoenix - California is the 8th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a basic certificate in HR. Each year, around 6,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,552 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $16,752 per year.
For the 2018-2019 academic year, 62 basic certificates were handed out to HR majors at UOPX - California. Around 50% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 63% were women.
Central Georgia Technical College comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in HR. Each year, around 8,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. For the 2018-2019 academic year, 53 basic certificates were handed out to HR majors at CGTC. About 85% of this group were women, and 75% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 10th most popular school in the country for HR majors who are seeking their basic certificate is Post University. Roughly 9,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $15,258 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,500 per year.
The HR program at Post University awarded 47 basic certificates during the 2018-2019 school year. Of these students, 79% were women and 47% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 11th most popular school in the country for HR majors who are seeking their basic certificate is Atlanta Technical College. Roughly 3,500 attend the school each year. The HR program at Atlanta Technical College awarded 45 basic certificates during the 2018-2019 school year. About 76% of this group were women, and 98% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
West Georgia Technical College comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in HR. Roughly 7,100 attend the school each year. During the 2018-2019 academic year, 38 people received their basic certificate in HR from West Georgia Technical College. Around 37% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 68% were women.
The 12th most popular school in the country for HR majors who are seeking their basic certificate is Savannah Technical College. Each year, around 3,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The HR program at Savannah Technical College awarded 38 basic certificates during the 2018-2019 school year. Around 63% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 79% were women.
The 12th most popular school in the country for HR majors who are seeking their basic certificate is Phoenix College. Roughly 10,900 attend the school each year. During the 2018-2019 academic year, 38 people received their basic certificate in HR from Phoenix College. Of these students, 82% were women and 63% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Gwinnett Technical College is the 15th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a basic certificate in HR. Each year, around 9,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The HR program at Gwinnett Technical College awarded 37 basic certificates during the 2018-2019 school year. Of these students, 59% were women and 65% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 16th most popular school in the country for HR majors who are seeking their basic certificate is Champlain College. Roughly 4,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $41,728 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,310 per year.
During the 2018-2019 academic year, 36 people received their basic certificate in HR from Champlain. Of these students, 69% were women and 31% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Waukesha County Technical College comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in HR. Roughly 7,900 attend the school each year. For the 2018-2019 academic year, 32 basic certificates were handed out to HR majors at WCTC. Around 22% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 84% were women.
The 17th most popular school in the country for HR majors who are seeking their basic certificate is Clark College. The HR program at Clark College awarded 32 basic certificates during the 2018-2019 school year.
Ohio University - Athens Campus is the 17th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a basic certificate in HR. Each year, around 28,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $12,612 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,444 per year.
For the 2018-2019 academic year, 32 basic certificates were handed out to HR majors at OHIO Athens. Around 19% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 47% were women.
Chattahoochee Technical College comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in HR. Each year, around 10,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The HR program at Chattahoochee Technical College awarded 30 basic certificates during the 2018-2019 school year. Around 30% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 77% were women.
HR Focus Areas
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| General Human Resources Management | 2,471 |
| Labor & Industrial Relations | 43 |
| Human Resources Development | 41 |
| Organizational Behavior Studies | 29 |
| Other Human Resources Management | 18 |
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to HR that offer basic certificates.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Business Administration & Management | 34,964 |
| Accounting | 12,037 |
| Business Support & Assistance | 10,337 |
| Entrepreneurial Studies | 3,572 |
| Finance & Financial Management | 2,713 |
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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- O*NET Online
- Bureau of Labor Statistics
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