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, average starting salaries, and more. We've also included details on how Central Michigan ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in hr.
Jump to any of the following sections:
The bachelor's program at Central Michigan was ranked #70 on College Factual's Best Schools for hr list. It is also ranked #5 in Michigan.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Central Michigan University handed out 58 bachelor's degrees in human resource management. This is a decrease of 6% over the previous year when 62 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 103 students received their master’s degree in hr from Central Michigan. This makes it the #20 most popular school for hr master’s degree candidates in the country.
HR majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Central Michigan go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $49,323 a year. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $43,491 for all hr bachelor's degree recipients.
HR majors graduating with a master's degree from Central Michigan make a median salary of $56,827 a year. 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 Central Michigan, hr students borrow a median amount of $27,670 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all hr bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $28,035.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the hr program at Central Michigan is $306 per month.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the hr majors at Central Michigan University.
For the most recent academic year available, 29% of hr bachelor's degrees went to men and 71% went to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 69% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Central Michigan University with a bachelor's in hr.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 7 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 40 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 5 |
In the 2020-2021 academic year, 103 students earned a master's degree in hr from Central Michigan. About 77% of these graduates were women and the other 23% were men.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Central Michigan University with a master's in hr.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 5 |
| Black or African American | 31 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 48 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 12 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Business Administration & Management | 870 |
| Marketing | 145 |
| Finance & Financial Management | 92 |
| Accounting | 82 |
| Hospitality Management | 77 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.
