by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. In addition, we cover how Capella University ranks in comparison to other schools with hr programs.
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Capella University is in the top 10% of the country for hr. More specifically it was ranked #46 out of 451 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #2 in Minnesota.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Capella University handed out 149 bachelor's degrees in human resource management. Last year, the same number of degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 312 students received their master’s degree in hr from Capella University. This makes it the #4 most popular school for hr master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 12 students received their doctoral degrees in hr in 2021, making the school the #7 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
The median salary of hr students who receive their bachelor's degree at Capella University is $53,132. This is higher than $43,491, which is the national median for all hr bachelor's degree recipients.
Graduates of the master's hr program at Capella University make a median salary of $55,722. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all hr graduates with a master's is $52,417.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Capella University, hr students borrow a median amount of $36,121 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $28,035 for all hr majors across the country.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the hr majors at Capella University.
For the most recent academic year available, 13% of hr bachelor's degrees went to men and 87% went to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 52% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Capella University with a bachelor's in hr.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 30 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 18 |
| White | 77 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 19 |
Of the 312 hr students who graduated with a master's degree in 2020-2021 from Capella University, about 15% were men and 85% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Capella University with a master's in hr.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 10 |
| Black or African American | 95 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 35 |
| White | 129 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 42 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Business Administration & Management | 1,655 |
| Accounting | 113 |
| Management Sciences & Quantitative Methods | 64 |
| Finance & Financial Management | 21 |
| Marketing | 14 |
