by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, and more. In addition, we cover how WCU ranks in comparison to other schools with hr programs.
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The bachelor's program at WCU was ranked #271 on College Factual's Best Schools for hr list.
In 2021, 35 students received their master’s degree in hr from WCU. This makes it the #79 most popular school for hr master’s degree candidates in the country.
HR majors graduating with a master's degree from WCU make a median salary of $55,207 a year. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all hr graduates with a master's is $52,417.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the hr majors at Western Carolina University.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 35 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in hr from WCU. About 26% were men and 74% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at WCU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 51% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Western Carolina University with a master's in hr.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 13 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 18 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Business Administration & Management | 333 |
| Marketing | 143 |
| Accounting | 75 |
| Finance & Financial Management | 51 |
| Management Information Systems | 42 |
