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. Also, learn how Michigan State ranks among other schools offering degrees in hr.
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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for hr majors, Michigan State came in at #12. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #1 in Michigan.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Michigan State University handed out 132 bachelor's degrees in human resource management. This is an increase of 6% over the previous year when 124 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 44 students received their master’s degree in hr from Michigan State. This makes it the #66 most popular school for hr master’s degree candidates in the country.
The median salary of hr students who receive their bachelor's degree at Michigan State is $49,074. 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.
Graduates of the master's hr program at Michigan State make a median salary of $90,313. 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 Michigan State, hr students borrow a median amount of $23,475 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 Michigan State is $360 per month.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the hr majors at Michigan State University.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 132 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in hr from Michigan State. About 43% were men and 57% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 61% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Michigan State University with a bachelor's in hr.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 6 |
| Black or African American | 19 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 80 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 17 |
| Other Races | 4 |
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 44 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in hr from Michigan State. About 39% were men and 61% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at Michigan State are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 66% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Michigan State University with a master's in hr.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 29 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 7 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Business Administration & Management | 796 |
| Finance & Financial Management | 343 |
| Marketing | 275 |
| Management Sciences & Quantitative Methods | 220 |
| Accounting | 216 |
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