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Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General

IPEDS Completions, US Department of Education · 2025

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Total graduates

13,317

2025 · 396 schools

International share

3.3%

441 international students

Bachelor's degrees

6,914

2.1% international

Master's degrees

5,611

5.2% international

Overview

Human Resources Management (HRM) is a vital field within organizations that focuses on the effective management of human capital. This discipline encompasses a range of activities designed to maximize employee performance in alignment with the strategic objectives of the organization. HRM covers various functions, including recruitment, selection, training, development, performance management, compensation, and employee relations.

In today's competitive business environment, the role of HR professionals has expanded beyond traditional administrative tasks. They are now strategic partners who contribute to the overall success of the organization by fostering a productive workplace culture, enhancing employee engagement, and ensuring compliance with labor laws and regulations. Effective HRM practices help to attract and retain top talent, reduce turnover, and improve organizational performance.

Students pursuing a degree in Human Resources Management learn about organizational behavior, labor relations, talent acquisition, and workforce planning. They also develop essential skills in communication, conflict resolution, and data analysis, which are crucial for making informed decisions about employee management. Many programs also emphasize the importance of diversity and inclusion, preparing graduates to create equitable workplaces.

Career opportunities for HRM graduates are diverse and can be found in various sectors, including corporate, non-profit, and government organizations. Common job titles include HR manager, talent acquisition specialist, training and development coordinator, and compensation analyst. Overall, Human Resources Management is a dynamic and rewarding field that plays a critical role in shaping the workforce and contributing to the success of organizations.

Graduates by year

Graduates by degree level (first and second majors)

AssociateBachelor'sMaster'sDoctoral

From 2002 to 2025, graduates grew 44% and the international share went from 2.4% to 3.3%.

International share (%)
Graduates by group, 2025
White
43.3%
Asian
4.5%
Hispanic
20.3%
Black
19.0%
Other
9.6%
Intl.
3.3%

Colleges that award this degree

In 2025, 396 schools awarded this degree as a first major. The table lists those in the 2027 U.S. News National or Liberal Arts rankings, plus the unranked schools with the most graduates.

RankSchoolStateGraduatesInternational
#12 Columbia University in the City of New York New York 30 15
#14 Cornell University New York 26 5
#16 Washington University in St Louis Missouri 23 1
#23 Georgetown University D.C. 51 11
#27 University of Southern California California 174 4
#27 University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill North Carolina 88 4
#31 New York University New York 68 39
#34 University of Wisconsin-Madison Wisconsin 6 0
#44 Rutgers University-New Brunswick New Jersey 265 44
#44 Ohio State University-Main Campus Ohio 84 4
#49 University of Washington-Seattle Campus Washington 23 1
#55 University of Miami Florida 4 1
#55 The Pennsylvania State University Pennsylvania 24 11
#55 Purdue University-Main Campus Indiana 46 12
#59 George Washington University D.C. 79 21
#59 Tulane University of Louisiana Louisiana 1 0
#59 University of Minnesota-Twin Cities Minnesota 60 9
#59 Stony Brook University New York 103 2
#59 Texas A & M University-College Station Texas 48 0
#69 Michigan State University Michigan 82 2
#73 University of Connecticut Connecticut 41 1
#80 Pepperdine University California 32 0
#85 University of Delaware Delaware 18 0
#90 Baylor University Texas 18 0
#90 Marquette University Wisconsin 10 1
#95 American University D.C. 20 0
#95 University of Illinois at Chicago Illinois 42 2
#95 Rutgers University--Camden New Jersey 2 0
#100 Florida International University Florida 200 11
#100 Elon University North Carolina 9 1
#109 Temple University Pennsylvania 50 0
#109 The University of Tennessee-Knoxville Tennessee 88 5
#116 Iowa State University Iowa 24 0
#121 University of Denver Colorado 43 2
#121 Loyola University Chicago Illinois 23 1
#121 University of South Carolina-Columbia South Carolina 44 0
#121 The University of Texas at Dallas Texas 33 0
#133 Miami University-Oxford Ohio 60 2
#133 Thomas Jefferson University Pennsylvania 2 0
#137 University of Alabama at Birmingham Alabama 25 0
#137 Saint Joseph's University - Philadelphia Pennsylvania 14 0
#137 University of Scranton Pennsylvania 19 1
#148 Catholic University of America D.C. 1 0
#148 Mercer University Georgia 11 0
#148 University of Kentucky Kentucky 25 0
#156 Quinnipiac University Connecticut 8 0
#156 University of St Thomas (MN) Minnesota 12 1
#179 University of Cincinnati-Main Campus Ohio 14 3
#186 University of Hawaii at Manoa Hawaii 35 0
#191 University of Arkansas Arkansas 5 0
#191 Rowan University New Jersey 33 0
#208 University of Idaho Idaho 16 0
#227 Ball State University Indiana 13 0
#227 University of Michigan-Dearborn Michigan 20 0
#227 University of North Dakota North Dakota 6 0
#227 West Chester University of Pennsylvania Pennsylvania 54 0
#227 University of Texas-San Antonio Texas 10 0
#227 West Virginia University West Virginia 31 1
#236 Florida Institute of Technology Florida 14 0
#236 Stetson University Florida 1 0
#236 Kent State University at Kent Ohio 25 0
#236 Portland State University Oregon 59 1
#236 University of Texas-Arlington Texas 19 4
#250 Nova Southeastern University Florida 47 1
#250 University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth Massachusetts 6 1
#250 Pace University-New York New York 17 7
#250 University of Texas-Rio Grande Valley Texas 14 1
#250 University of Wyoming Wyoming 7 0
#262 Western New England University Massachusetts 1 0
#262 Central Michigan University Michigan 38 0
#262 DeSales University Pennsylvania 5 0
#262 Seattle Pacific University Washington 2 0
#276 Regis University Colorado 9 0
#276 University of New Haven Connecticut 14 6
#276 University of St. Francis Illinois 8 0
#276 Western Michigan University Michigan 36 1
#288 Wichita State University Kansas 44 1
#288 University of Memphis Tennessee 15 0
#288 Utah State University Utah 41 1
#299 Saint Mary's University of Minnesota Minnesota 33 0
#299 University of Nebraska--Omaha Nebraska 23 0
#299 University of Toledo Ohio 52 4
#299 Concordia University Wisconsin Wisconsin 22 0
#308 Oakland University Michigan 20 1
#308 University of Southern Mississippi Mississippi 16 1
#308 Maryville University of Saint Louis Missouri 10 0
#308 University of the Incarnate Word Texas 14 0
#317 Ferris State University Michigan 17 0
#317 Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus Pennsylvania 42 2
#332 Mercy University New York 17 0
#332 Point Park University Pennsylvania 9 1
#332 Texas Woman's University Texas 37 1
#342 Missouri State University Missouri 22 0
#342 Daemen University New York 3 0
#342 University of Akron Ohio 12 0
#353 University of Michigan--Flint Michigan 20 0
#353 Youngstown State University Ohio 10 1
#353 University of Puerto Rico-Rio Piedras Puerto Rico 18 0
#365 Troy University Alabama 41 0
#365 Indiana State University Indiana 32 1
#365 Liberty University Virginia 76 2
#365 Eastern Washington University Washington 16 1
#376 Concordia University-Saint Paul Minnesota 33 2
#382 Grand Canyon University Arizona 245 2
#382 National University California 85 0
#382 Post University Connecticut 67 0
#382 Wilmington University Delaware 101 0
#382 Saint Leo University Florida 43 0
#382 Governors State University Illinois 15 0
#382 National Louis University Illinois 23 0
#382 Roosevelt University Illinois 16 1
#382 Wright State University-Main Campus Ohio 17 0
#382 Houston Christian University Texas 12 0
#382 Lamar University Texas 36 0
#382 Tarleton State University Texas 88 2
#382 Regent University Virginia 15 0
#382 Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Ponce Puerto Rico 6 0
#382 Inter American University of Puerto Rico, Metropolitan Campus Puerto Rico 16 0
#382 Universidad Ana G. Mendez-Gurabo Campus Puerto Rico 32 0
LAC #21 University of Richmond Virginia 16 0
LAC #38 Trinity University Texas 11 0
LAC #74 Rollins College Florida 11 2
LAC #119 Meredith College North Carolina 11 0
LAC #128 Cornell College Iowa 1 0
LAC #132 Saint Norbert College Wisconsin 6 0
LAC #142 Houghton University New York 2 0
LAC #146 Oglethorpe University Georgia 4 0
LAC #165 Bridgewater College Virginia 15 0
LAC #172 University of Wisconsin-Green Bay Wisconsin 28 1
— Western Governors University Utah 1,511 0
— American Public University System West Virginia 533 5
— Capella University Minnesota 528 3
— Southern New Hampshire University New Hampshire 507 0
— The University of Arizona Global Campus Arizona 506 0
— University of Maryland Global Campus Maryland 491 4
— Colorado State University Global Colorado 241 6
— Ana G. Mendez University Florida 175 0
— American InterContinental University System Arizona 170 0
— NUC University Puerto Rico 169 0
— Columbia Southern University Alabama 157 0
— Rasmussen University-Minnesota Minnesota 150 0
— Franklin University Ohio 144 0
— DeVry University-Illinois Illinois 128 4
— Bellevue University Nebraska 96 0
— Fitchburg State University Massachusetts 86 3
— UTH Florida University Florida 81 39
— Eastern Michigan University Michigan 55 2
— Walden University Minnesota 52 0
— Metropolitan State University Minnesota 50 1
— Columbia College Missouri 49 0
— Northeastern University Professional Programs Massachusetts 49 21
— Park University Missouri 48 0
— Bryant & Stratton College-Online New York 48 0
— Davenport University Michigan 45 2
— Faulkner University Alabama 44 0
— Upper Iowa University Iowa 43 0
— University of Illinois Springfield Illinois 42 1
— Excelsior University New York 42 0
— Universidad Ana G. Mendez-Cupey Campus Puerto Rico 42 0

Purple: international students are 25% or more of the school's graduates.

Related jobs and pay

OccupationUS employmentMean hourly wageMean annual wage
Human Resources Specialists 912,430 $39.42 $81,990
Training and Development Specialists 458,300 $36.32 $75,550
Compliance Officers 417,070 $42.50 $88,400
Human Resources Managers 220,660 $78.96 $164,230
Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists 112,380 $40.54 $84,330
Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping 90,220 $25.12 $52,250
Business Teachers, Postsecondary 82,150 — $114,720
Labor Relations Specialists 64,810 $47.46 $98,720
Training and Development Managers 48,050 $71.33 $148,370
Compensation and Benefits Managers 22,940 $78.19 $162,640

Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025.

Graduate counts: IPEDS Completions, US Department of Education, 2002–2025. Rankings: 2027 U.S. News.