Master’s Degrees in Labor & Industrial Relations
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Education Levels of Labor Relations Majors
In 2018-2019, 663 master's degrees were awarded to labor relations majors. This makes it the 29th most popular master's degree program in the country.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in labor relations at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degree | 969 |
| Master’s Degree | 663 |
| Associate’s Degree | 186 |
| Basic Certificate | 43 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 10 |
| Graduate Certificate | 6 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 5 |
Earnings of Labor Relations 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
We do not have the data to calculate the median and range of debt loads for labor relations students who are master's degree holders.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their master's degree in labor relations. About 71.6% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 188 |
| Women | 475 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of labor relations master’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 39 |
| Black or African American | 73 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 58 |
| White | 346 |
| International Students | 117 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 30 |
Most Popular Labor Relations Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 24 colleges that offer a master’s degree in labor relations. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
The most popular school in the United States for labor relations students seekinga master's degree is Pennsylvania State University - World Campus. Roughly 14,400 attend the school each year. 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.
During the 2018-2019 academic year, 156 people received their master's degree in labor relations from Penn State World Campus. Around 35% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 74% were women.
The 2nd most popular school in the country for labor relations majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. Each year, around 49,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $14,188 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,997 per year.
During the 2018-2019 academic year, 122 people received their master's degree in labor relations from UIUC. Around 25% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 70% were women.
University of Minnesota - Twin Cities is the 3rd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in labor relations. Roughly 50,700 attend the school each year. 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, 73 people received their master's degree in labor relations from UMN Twin Cities. Of these students, 81% were women and 10% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 4th most popular school in the country for labor relations majors who are seeking their master's degree is Cornell University. Each year, around 23,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $56,550 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $29,500 per year.
For the 2018-2019 academic year, 51 master's degrees were handed out to labor relations majors at Cornell. Around 25% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 61% were women.
Michigan State University comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in labor relations. Roughly 50,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $15,555 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $18,858 per year.
During the 2018-2019 academic year, 43 people received their master's degree in labor relations from Michigan State. About 67% of this group were women, and 23% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 6th most popular school in the country for labor relations majors who are seeking their master's degree is Pennsylvania State University - University Park. Roughly 46,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $17,416 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $21,960 per year.
During the 2018-2019 academic year, 33 people received their master's degree in labor relations from Penn State University Park. Around 18% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 58% were women.
Marshall University is the 7th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in labor relations. Each year, around 13,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,190 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,506 per year.
During the 2018-2019 academic year, 24 people received their master's degree in labor relations from Marshall University. Of these students, 62% were women and 4% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Indiana University of Pennsylvania - Main Campus is the 8th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in labor relations. Each year, around 11,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,570 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,288 per year.
During the 2018-2019 academic year, 23 people received their master's degree in labor relations from IUP. Around 13% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 48% were women.
The 8th most popular school in the country for labor relations majors who are seeking their master's degree is West Virginia University. Each year, around 26,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,976 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,134 per year.
For the 2018-2019 academic year, 23 master's degrees were handed out to labor relations majors at WVU. Around 13% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 70% were women.
University of Massachusetts Amherst comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in labor relations. Each year, around 30,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $15,791 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,014 per year.
For the 2018-2019 academic year, 20 master's degrees were handed out to labor relations majors at UMass Amherst. About 60% of this group were women, and 25% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Baruch College comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in labor relations. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,930 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,090 per year.
During the 2018-2019 academic year, 18 people received their master's degree in labor relations from Baruch. Of these students, 100% were women and 83% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
New York Institute of Technology comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in labor relations. Each year, around 7,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $36,600 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $23,760 per year.
The labor relations program at New York Institute of Technology awarded 16 master's degrees during the 2018-2019 school year. Around 56% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 94% were women.
Cleveland State University comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in labor relations. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,745 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,014 per year.
During the 2018-2019 academic year, 14 people received their master's degree in labor relations from Cleveland State University. Of these students, 100% were women and 36% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Wayne State University comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in labor relations. Each year, around 27,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $13,024 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $16,285 per year.
For the 2018-2019 academic year, 12 master's degrees were handed out to labor relations majors at Wayne State. Around 58% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 75% were women.
University of Rhode Island is the 15th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in labor relations. Roughly 17,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $12,590 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,734 per year.
During the 2018-2019 academic year, 11 people received their master's degree in labor relations from URI. Around 45% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 73% were women.
SUNY Empire State College is the 15th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in labor relations. Roughly 10,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,070 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,310 per year.
For the 2018-2019 academic year, 11 master's degrees were handed out to labor relations majors at SUNY Empire. Of these students, 64% were women and 45% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 17th most popular school in the country for labor relations majors who are seeking their master's degree is Inter American University of Puerto Rico - Metro. Each year, around 7,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,840 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $3,870 per year.
The labor relations program at Inter American University of Puerto Rico - Metro awarded 10 master's degrees during the 2018-2019 school year. About 90% of this group were women, and 100% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Rutgers University - New Brunswick comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in labor relations. Roughly 50,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $12,230 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $17,736 per year.
During the 2018-2019 academic year, 2 people received their master's degree in labor relations from Rutgers New Brunswick.
University of Bridgeport comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in labor relations. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $31,920 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $18,612 per year.
During the 2018-2019 academic year, 1 people received their master's degree in labor relations from UBridgeport.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to labor relations 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 |
| Human Resources Development | 972 |
| 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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