Doctor’s Degrees in Human Resources Development
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Education Levels of HR Development Majors
In 2018-2019, 32 earned their doctor's degree in HR development. This earns it the #14 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 development at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degree | 972 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 696 |
| Graduate Certificate | 243 |
| Basic Certificate | 41 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 32 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 14 |
| Associate’s Degree | 3 |
Earnings of HR Development Majors With Doctor’s Degrees
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Student Debt
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Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their doctor's degree in HR development. About 62.5% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 12 |
| Women | 20 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of HR development doctor’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 22 |
| International Students | 0 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 3 |
Most Popular HR Development Programs for Doctor’s Degrees
There are 7 colleges that offer a doctor’s degree in HR development. Learn more about the most popular 7 below:
The University of Texas at Tyler tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for HR development majors who are seeking their doctor's degree. Each year, around 10,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,540 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,850 per year.
During the 2018-2019 academic year, 11 people received their doctor's degree in HR development from UT Tyler. About 91% of this group were women, and 36% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 2nd most popular school in the country for HR development majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Bellevue University. Each year, around 9,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,176 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,530 per year.
The HR development program at Bellevue University awarded 9 doctor's degrees during the 2018-2019 school year. About 44% of this group were women, and 22% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of Southern Mississippi is the 3rd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in HR development. Each year, around 14,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,786 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,786 per year.
The HR development program at University of Southern Mississippi awarded 8 doctor's degrees during the 2018-2019 school year. Around 12% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 38% were women.
University of North Texas comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in HR development. Roughly 38,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,295 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,900 per year.
During the 2018-2019 academic year, 3 people received their doctor's degree in HR development from UNT.
Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College is the 5th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in HR development. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,038 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,132 per year.
For the 2018-2019 academic year, 1 doctor's degrees were handed out to HR development majors at Louisiana State University.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to HR development that offer doctor’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Organizational Behavior Studies | 244 |
| General Human Resources Management | 31 |
| 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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