Doctor’s Degrees in General Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration
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Education Levels of HR Management Majors
In 2018-2019, 31 doctor's degrees were awarded to HR management majors. This earns it the #15 spot on the list of the most popular doctor's degree programs in the nation.
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 Doctor’s Degrees
We are unable to calculate the median earnings for HR management majors with their doctor's degree due to lack of data.
Student Debt
We do not have the data to calculate the median and range of debt loads for HR management students who are doctor's degree holders.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their doctor's degree in HR management. About 67.7% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 10 |
| Women | 21 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of HR management doctor’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 10 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 12 |
| International Students | 1 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 4 |
Most Popular HR Management Programs for Doctor’s Degrees
There are 5 colleges that offer a doctor’s degree in HR management. Learn more about the most popular 5 below:
George Washington University tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for HR management majors who are seeking their doctor's degree. Each year, around 28,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $54,453 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $31,770 per year.
The HR management program at George Washington University awarded 22 doctor's degrees during the 2018-2019 school year. Of these students, 64% were women and 32% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 2nd most popular school in the country for HR management majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Capella University. Roughly 37,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $14,148 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,767 per year.
The HR management program at Capella University awarded 6 doctor's degrees during the 2018-2019 school year. Around 67% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 83% were women.
Inter American University of Puerto Rico - San German comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in HR management. Each year, around 4,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,560 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $3,440 per year.
During the 2018-2019 academic year, 3 people received their doctor's degree in HR management from Inter American University of Puerto Rico - San German. About 67% of this group were women, and 100% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to HR management that offer doctor’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Organizational Behavior Studies | 244 |
| Human Resources Development | 32 |
| Labor & Industrial Relations | 10 |
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.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
- Bureau of Labor Statistics
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