Master’s Degrees in Human Resources Development
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Education Levels of HR Development Majors
During the 2018-2019 academic year, 972 students earned their master's degree in HR development. This earns it the #23 spot on the list of the most popular master'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 Master’s Degrees
At this time, we do not have the data to estimate the median earnings for this class of people.
Student Debt
The data on debt ranges for HR development majors who have their master's degree is not available.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their master's degree in HR development. About 75.9% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 234 |
| Women | 738 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of HR development master’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 46 |
| Black or African American | 222 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 78 |
| White | 498 |
| International Students | 46 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 82 |
Most Popular HR Development Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 39 colleges that offer a master’s degree in HR development. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
The most popular school in the United States for HR development students seekinga master's degree is Villanova University. Roughly 11,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $54,550 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $20,506 per year.
For the 2018-2019 academic year, 149 master's degrees were handed out to HR development majors at Villanova. Around 24% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 79% were women.
The 2nd most popular school in the country for HR development majors who are seeking their master's degree is Towson University. Roughly 22,900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,962 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,902 per year.
During the 2018-2019 academic year, 82 people received their master's degree in HR development from Towson. About 82% of this group were women, and 28% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 3rd most popular school in the country for HR development majors who are seeking their master's degree is Webster University. Roughly 11,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $28,500 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,500 per year.
During the 2018-2019 academic year, 81 people received their master's degree in HR development from Webster. About 74% of this group were women, and 67% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 4th most popular school in the country for HR development majors who are seeking their master's degree is The University of Texas at Tyler. Roughly 10,200 attend the school each year. 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.
The HR development program at The University of Texas at Tyler awarded 73 master's degrees during the 2018-2019 school year. About 73% of this group were women, and 45% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 5th most popular school in the country for HR development majors who are seeking their master's degree is Bowie State University. Each year, around 6,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,647 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,614 per year.
During the 2018-2019 academic year, 57 people received their master's degree in HR development from Bowie State University. Of these students, 81% were women and 81% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Pennsylvania State University - World Campus comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in HR development. Each year, around 14,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $13,484 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $21,682 per year.
For the 2018-2019 academic year, 51 master's degrees were handed out to HR development majors at Penn State World Campus. Around 25% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 76% were women.
Tusculum College comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in HR development. Roughly 1,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $24,860 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,200 per year.
For the 2018-2019 academic year, 48 master's degrees were handed out to HR development majors at Tusculum College. Of these students, 73% were women and 17% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of San Francisco comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in HR development. Each year, around 10,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $49,740 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $25,740 per year.
During the 2018-2019 academic year, 42 people received their master's degree in HR development from USFCA. Of these students, 71% were women and 55% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Sacred Heart University comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in HR development. Roughly 8,900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $42,800 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $30,427 per year.
For the 2018-2019 academic year, 38 master's degrees were handed out to HR development majors at Sacred Heart. Of these students, 79% were women and 32% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 10th most popular school in the country for HR development majors who are seeking their master's degree is Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College. Roughly 30,900 attend the school each year. 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.
The HR development program at Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College awarded 35 master's degrees during the 2018-2019 school year. About 77% of this group were women, and 37% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 11th most popular school in the country for HR development majors who are seeking their master's degree is Pepperdine University. Roughly 7,900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $55,640 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $34,900 per year.
The HR development program at Pepperdine University awarded 30 master's degrees during the 2018-2019 school year. Of these students, 67% were women and 20% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Pittsburg State University comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in HR development. Roughly 6,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,694 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,678 per year.
The HR development program at Pittsburg State University awarded 26 master's degrees during the 2018-2019 school year. Around 31% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 81% were women.
University of Houston is the 12th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in HR development. Each year, around 46,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,219 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,370 per year.
During the 2018-2019 academic year, 26 people received their master's degree in HR development from UH. Around 77% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 81% were women.
The 12th most popular school in the country for HR development majors who are seeking their master's degree is Roosevelt University. Roughly 4,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $30,876 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $20,858 per year.
For the 2018-2019 academic year, 26 master's degrees were handed out to HR development majors at Roosevelt. About 73% of this group were women, and 46% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Southern Wesleyan University is the 15th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in HR development. Each year, around 1,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $24,926 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,170 per year.
During the 2018-2019 academic year, 22 people received their master's degree in HR development from SWU. Around 55% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 64% were women.
Xavier University comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in HR development. Roughly 7,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $40,220 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,060 per year.
During the 2018-2019 academic year, 21 people received their master's degree in HR development from Xavier. About 71% of this group were women, and 48% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 17th most popular school in the country for HR development majors who are seeking their master's degree is Western Michigan University. Each year, around 22,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $12,094 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $16,360 per year.
For the 2018-2019 academic year, 18 master's degrees were handed out to HR development majors at WMU. About 56% of this group were women, and 28% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of Houston - Clear Lake comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in HR development. Roughly 8,900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,740 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,920 per year.
For the 2018-2019 academic year, 17 master's degrees were handed out to HR development majors at UH Clear Lake. Of these students, 82% were women and 65% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Idaho State University is the 19th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in HR development. Roughly 12,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,928 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,982 per year.
During the 2018-2019 academic year, 15 people received their master's degree in HR development from ISU. About 67% of this group were women, and 13% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of St Francis is the 20th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in HR development. Roughly 3,900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $34,000 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,464 per year.
The HR development program at University of St Francis awarded 14 master's degrees during the 2018-2019 school year. Of these students, 79% were women and 21% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to HR development that offer master’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| General Human Resources Management | 5,132 |
| Organizational Behavior Studies | 1,103 |
| Other Human Resources Management | 1,051 |
| Labor & Industrial Relations | 663 |
| Labor Studies | 22 |
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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