2027 Best Human Resources Development Schools in Maryland

Human Resources Development degree programs prepare students for a range of careers in the field. A focused field like this rewards careful comparison of the schools that offer it.

To produce this 2027 ranking, College Factual evaluated 2 schools to find the best for human resources development students.

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• Best Human Resources Development Schools in Maryland

Best Schools for Human Resources Development in Maryland

Below are the schools that deliver the strongest overall human resources development education in Maryland.

Top Schools in Human Resources Development

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Towson University
Towson, MD

Doctoral Degree Highest Degree Type

11 Human Resources Development Degrees Awarded

$74,293 Median Starting Salary

Towson University is one of the finest schools in the country for getting a degree in human resources development. Located in the city of Towson, Towson University is a very large public university. Towson University graduates 70% of students within six years. About 11 human resources development degrees were awarded at Towson University in the most recent year. Students who receive their human resources development degree from Towson University earn around $74,293 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $21,241. More information about a degree in human resources development from Towson University

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Bowie State University
Bowie, MD

Doctoral Degree Highest Degree Type

12 Human Resources Development Degrees Awarded

$63,595 Median Starting Salary

Bowie State University is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in human resources development, ranking #2. This moderately-sized public university is located in the suburb of Bowie. Bowie State University graduates 38% of students within six years. There were roughly 12 human resources development students who graduated with this degree at Bowie State University in the most recent data year. Human Resources Development graduates of Bowie State University earn a median of $63,595 early in their careers. Bowie State University graduates carry a median of $28,474 in student loans. More information about a degree in human resources development from Bowie State University

Notes and References

This list is compiled by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 edition. Schools are scored on a blend of student outcomes (graduation rate, post-graduation earnings), affordability, and program focus, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 2 schools evaluated.

• The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE), serves as the core of our data about colleges.
• Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).

More about our data sources and methodologies.