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. In addition, we cover how UIU ranks in comparison to other schools with hr programs.
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The bachelor's program at UIU was ranked #116 on College Factual's Best Schools for hr list. It is also ranked #5 in Iowa.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Upper Iowa University handed out 53 bachelor's degrees in human resource management. This is a decrease of 7% over the previous year when 57 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 35 students received their master’s degree in hr from UIU. This makes it the #79 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 UIU is $43,894. 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 UIU make a median salary of $52,279. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $52,417.
While getting their bachelor's degree at UIU, hr students borrow a median amount of $41,006 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 Upper Iowa University.
In the 2020-2021 academic year, 53 students earned a bachelor's degree in hr from UIU. About 74% of these graduates were women and the other 26% were men.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at UIU 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 Upper Iowa University with a bachelor's in hr.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 11 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 35 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Of the 35 students who earned a master's degree in Human Resource Management from UIU in 2020-2021, 34% were men and 66% were 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 Upper Iowa University with a master's in hr.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 7 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 24 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 2 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Business Administration & Management | 339 |
| Accounting | 86 |
| Finance & Financial Management | 38 |
| Marketing | 21 |
| Management Information Systems | 11 |
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