Undergraduate Certificates in Human Resource Management
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Education Levels of HR Majors
In 2018-2019, 444 undergraduate certificates were awarded to HR majors. This makes it the 9th most popular undergraduate certificate program in the country.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in HR at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degree | 11,757 |
| Master’s Degree | 8,943 |
| Basic Certificate | 2,611 |
| Graduate Certificate | 1,510 |
| Associate’s Degree | 1,241 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 444 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 317 |
Earnings of HR Majors With Undergraduate Certificates
The median salary for graduates holding an undergraduate certificate in HR is $46,900. However, this can depend on a number of factors, such as where you live and the number of years experience you have.
A better approximation of salary is to look at the typical range of salaries. In this case the low is $43,400 and the high is $46,900.
Student Debt
The median student debt for graduates holding an undergraduate certificate in HR is $9,500. The length of time it takes you to graduate and what college you attend can affect this number quite a bit.
The chart below shows the range of accumulated debt loads. On the high side of the range, $22,726 is the debt load, and the debt load on the low side is $7,125.
Those students who are paying back their debt on a 10-year repayment plan have a median monthly payment of $99.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their undergraduate certificate in HR. About 77.7% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 99 |
| Women | 345 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of HR undergraduate certificate students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 13 |
| Black or African American | 81 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 54 |
| White | 233 |
| International Students | 6 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 57 |
Most Popular HR Programs for Undergraduate Certificates
There are 62 colleges that offer an undergraduate certificate in HR. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
The most popular school in the United States for HR students seekingan undergraduate certificate is University of Maryland Global Campus. Each year, around 60,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,200 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,640 per year.
The HR program at University of Maryland Global Campus awarded 92 undergraduate certificates during the 2018-2019 school year. Around 58% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 70% were women.
Columbus State Community College comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in HR. Each year, around 27,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. For the 2018-2019 academic year, 32 undergraduate certificates were handed out to HR majors at Columbus State. Around 38% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 91% were women.
The 3rd most popular school in the country for HR majors who are seeking their undergraduate certificate is Lakeshore Technical College. Each year, around 2,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. For the 2018-2019 academic year, 26 undergraduate certificates were handed out to HR majors at LTC. Around 31% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 85% were women.
The 4th most popular school in the country for HR majors who are seeking their undergraduate certificate is Edison State Community College. Roughly 3,600 attend the school each year. The HR program at Edison State Community College awarded 25 undergraduate certificates during the 2018-2019 school year. Of these students, 88% were women and 8% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Pierce College-Fort Steilacoom is the 5th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an undergraduate certificate in HR. Roughly 6,000 attend the school each year. For the 2018-2019 academic year, 23 undergraduate certificates were handed out to HR majors at Pierce College-Fort Steilacoom. Of these students, 65% were women and 35% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Mid-State Technical College comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in HR. Each year, around 2,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The HR program at Mid-State Technical College awarded 22 undergraduate certificates during the 2018-2019 school year. About 77% of this group were women, and 27% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 6th most popular school in the country for HR majors who are seeking their undergraduate certificate is Lorain County Community College. Each year, around 10,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the 2018-2019 academic year, 22 people received their undergraduate certificate in HR from LCCC. Around 23% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 86% were women.
Joliet Junior College comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in HR. Roughly 14,700 attend the school each year. During the 2018-2019 academic year, 20 people received their undergraduate certificate in HR from Joliet Junior College. About 80% of this group were women, and 45% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
San Joaquin Valley College-Visalia comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in HR. Each year, around 5,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. For the 2018-2019 academic year, 20 undergraduate certificates were handed out to HR majors at San Joaquin Valley College-Visalia. Of these students, 95% were women and 85% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 10th most popular school in the country for HR majors who are seeking their undergraduate certificate is Delgado Community College. Roughly 14,200 attend the school each year. For the 2018-2019 academic year, 19 undergraduate certificates were handed out to HR majors at Delgado Community College. About 95% of this group were women, and 79% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Madison Area Technical College comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in HR. 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, 18 people received their undergraduate certificate in HR from Madison College. Around 22% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 67% were women.
Western Iowa Tech Community College comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in HR. Each year, around 5,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The HR program at Western Iowa Tech Community College awarded 16 undergraduate certificates during the 2018-2019 school year. Of these students, 88% were women and 19% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 13th most popular school in the country for HR majors who are seeking their undergraduate certificate is Clackamas Community College. Roughly 6,000 attend the school each year. For the 2018-2019 academic year, 12 undergraduate certificates were handed out to HR majors at Clackamas Community College. Around 42% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 75% were women.
University of Cincinnati - Main Campus is the 13th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an undergraduate certificate in HR. Each year, around 37,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,476 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,790 per year.
The HR program at University of Cincinnati - Main Campus awarded 12 undergraduate certificates during the 2018-2019 school year.
Central Ohio Technical College comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in HR. Each year, around 3,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The HR program at Central Ohio Technical College awarded 10 undergraduate certificates during the 2018-2019 school year. Of these students, 90% were women and 10% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 16th most popular school in the country for HR majors who are seeking their undergraduate certificate is Park University. Roughly 11,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,999 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,012 per year.
For the 2018-2019 academic year, 9 undergraduate certificates were handed out to HR majors at Park University. Of these students, 33% were women and 56% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 17th most popular school in the country for HR majors who are seeking their undergraduate certificate is Louisiana State University - Eunice. Roughly 3,200 attend the school each year. For the 2018-2019 academic year, 8 undergraduate certificates were handed out to HR majors at LSU Eunice. About 88% of this group were women, and 12% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
East Central University comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in HR. Roughly 3,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,648 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $4,298 per year.
The HR program at East Central University awarded 7 undergraduate certificates during the 2018-2019 school year. About 57% of this group were women, and 29% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Clark College comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in HR. Roughly 9,800 attend the school each year. The HR program at Clark College awarded 6 undergraduate certificates during the 2018-2019 school year. Around 17% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 50% were women.
University of Maryland - Baltimore County is the 20th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an undergraduate certificate in HR. Each year, around 13,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,704 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,862 per year.
The HR program at University of Maryland - Baltimore County awarded 5 undergraduate certificates during the 2018-2019 school year.
HR Focus Areas
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| General Human Resources Management | 394 |
| Other Human Resources Management | 18 |
| Human Resources Development | 14 |
| Organizational Behavior Studies | 11 |
| Labor & Industrial Relations | 5 |
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to HR that offer undergraduate certificates.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Business Administration & Management | 6,490 |
| Accounting | 4,885 |
| Business Support & Assistance | 4,663 |
| Business & Commerce | 2,017 |
| Hospitality Management | 1,014 |
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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- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
- Bureau of Labor Statistics
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