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Basic Certificates in General Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration

2,471 Yearly Graduations
76% Women
43% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*
There are 121 schools in the United States where you can get your basic certificate in HR management. This degree is more popular with female students, and about 43% of recent graduates were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Also, 1.1% of HR management graduates were international students.

Education Levels of HR Management Majors

In 2018-2019, 2,471 basic certificates were awarded to HR management 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 management at each degree level.

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 7,490
Master’s Degree 5,132
Basic Certificate 2,471
Associate’s Degree 956
Graduate Certificate 938
Undergraduate Certificate 394
Doctor’s Degree 31

Earnings of HR Management 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 estimate the median debt for this class of people.

Student Diversity

More women than men pursue their basic certificate in HR management. About 76.4% of graduates with this degree are female.

Gender Number of Grads
Men 584
Women 1,887
Gender Diversity of Basic Certificates in HR Management

The racial-ethnic distribution of HR management basic certificate students is as follows:

Race/Ethnicity Number of Grads
Asian 49
Black or African American 584
Hispanic or Latino 323
White 1,080
International Students 27
Other Races/Ethnicities 408
Racial-Ethnic Diversity of HR Management Basic Certificate Students

There are 121 colleges that offer a basic certificate in HR management. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:

788 Yearly Graduations
85% Women
44% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

University of Phoenix - Arizona tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for HR management 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 management program at University of Phoenix - Arizona awarded 788 basic certificates during the 2018-2019 school year. Around 44% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 85% were women.

#2

Ivy Tech Community College

Indianapolis, Indiana
110 Yearly Graduations
84% Women
22% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 2nd most popular school in the country for HR management majors who are seeking their basic certificate is Ivy Tech Community College. Roughly 72,000 attend the school each year. The HR management program at Ivy Tech Community College awarded 110 basic certificates during the 2018-2019 school year. About 84% of this group were women, and 22% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

104 Yearly Graduations
64% Women
27% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Indiana University - Purdue University - Indianapolis is the 3rd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a basic certificate in HR management. 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 management program at Indiana University - Purdue University - Indianapolis awarded 104 basic certificates during the 2018-2019 school year. Of these students, 64% were women and 27% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

85 Yearly Graduations
69% Women
26% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Georgia Northwestern Technical College is the 4th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a basic certificate in HR management. Roughly 5,800 attend the school each year. For the 2018-2019 academic year, 85 basic certificates were handed out to HR management majors at Georgia Northwestern Technical College. About 69% of this group were women, and 26% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#5

University of Minnesota - Twin Cities

Minneapolis, Minnesota
80 Yearly Graduations
75% Women
35% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

University of Minnesota - Twin Cities is the 5th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a basic certificate in HR management. 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.

For the 2018-2019 academic year, 80 basic certificates were handed out to HR management majors at UMN Twin Cities. Around 35% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 75% were women.

77 Yearly Graduations
74% Women
61% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Southern Crescent Technical College is the 6th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a basic certificate in HR management. Each year, around 4,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the 2018-2019 academic year, 77 people received their basic certificate in HR management from Southern Crescent Technical College. Around 61% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 74% were women.

#7

Southern New Hampshire University

Manchester, New Hampshire
65 Yearly Graduations
83% Women
23% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Southern New Hampshire University comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in HR management. 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.

During the 2018-2019 academic year, 65 people received their basic certificate in HR management from SNHU. Of these students, 83% were women and 23% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#8

University of Phoenix - California

Costa Mesa, California
62 Yearly Graduations
63% Women
50% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 8th most popular school in the country for HR management majors who are seeking their basic certificate is University of Phoenix - California. 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.

The HR management program at University of Phoenix - California awarded 62 basic certificates during the 2018-2019 school year. About 63% of this group were women, and 50% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#9

Central Georgia Technical College

Warner Robins, Georgia
53 Yearly Graduations
85% Women
75% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Central Georgia Technical College comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in HR management. 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 management majors at CGTC. Of these students, 85% were women and 75% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#10

Post University

Waterbury, Connecticut
47 Yearly Graduations
79% Women
47% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Post University comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in HR management. 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.

For the 2018-2019 academic year, 47 basic certificates were handed out to HR management majors at Post University. Around 47% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 79% were women.

#11

Atlanta Technical College

Atlanta, Georgia
45 Yearly Graduations
76% Women
98% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 11th most popular school in the country for HR management majors who are seeking their basic certificate is Atlanta Technical College. Roughly 3,500 attend the school each year. During the 2018-2019 academic year, 45 people received their basic certificate in HR management from Atlanta Area Tech. Of these students, 76% were women and 98% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#12

Savannah Technical College

Savannah, Georgia
38 Yearly Graduations
79% Women
63% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 12th most popular school in the country for HR management majors who are seeking their basic certificate is Savannah Technical College. Each year, around 3,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. For the 2018-2019 academic year, 38 basic certificates were handed out to HR management majors at Savannah Tech. About 79% of this group were women, and 63% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#12

Phoenix College

Phoenix, Arizona
38 Yearly Graduations
82% Women
63% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Phoenix College is the 12th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a basic certificate in HR management. Roughly 10,900 attend the school each year. During the 2018-2019 academic year, 38 people received their basic certificate in HR management from Phoenix College. Around 63% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 82% were women.

38 Yearly Graduations
68% Women
37% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

West Georgia Technical College is the 12th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a basic certificate in HR management. Roughly 7,100 attend the school each year. The HR management program at West Georgia Technical College awarded 38 basic certificates during the 2018-2019 school year. About 68% of this group were women, and 37% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#15

Gwinnett Technical College

Lawrenceville, Georgia
37 Yearly Graduations
59% Women
65% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 15th most popular school in the country for HR management majors who are seeking their basic certificate is Gwinnett Technical College. Each year, around 9,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. For the 2018-2019 academic year, 37 basic certificates were handed out to HR management majors at GTC. Around 65% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 59% were women.

#16

Champlain College

Burlington, Vermont
36 Yearly Graduations
69% Women
31% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Champlain College comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in HR management. 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.

For the 2018-2019 academic year, 36 basic certificates were handed out to HR management majors at Champlain. Around 31% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 69% were women.

32 Yearly Graduations
47% Women
19% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Ohio University - Athens Campus is the 17th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a basic certificate in HR management. 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.

During the 2018-2019 academic year, 32 people received their basic certificate in HR management from OHIO Athens. About 47% of this group were women, and 19% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#17

Clark College

Vancouver, Washington
32 Yearly Graduations
41% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Clark College comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in HR management. For the 2018-2019 academic year, 32 basic certificates were handed out to HR management majors at Clark College.

#17

Waukesha County Technical College

Pewaukee, Wisconsin
32 Yearly Graduations
84% Women
22% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Waukesha County Technical College is the 17th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a basic certificate in HR management. Roughly 7,900 attend the school each year. For the 2018-2019 academic year, 32 basic certificates were handed out to HR management majors at WCTC. About 84% of this group were women, and 22% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#20

Madison Area Technical College

Madison, Wisconsin
30 Yearly Graduations
73% Women
27% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 20th most popular school in the country for HR management majors who are seeking their basic certificate 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.

During the 2018-2019 academic year, 30 people received their basic certificate in HR management from Madison College. Of these students, 73% were women and 27% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

Below are some popular majors that are similar to HR management that offer basic certificates.

Major Annual Degrees Awarded
Labor & Industrial Relations 43
Human Resources Development 41
Organizational Behavior Studies 29
Other Human Resources Management 18
Labor Studies 9

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.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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