2027 Best Human Resources Development Schools in Missouri

Human Resources Development degree programs prepare students for a range of careers in the field. While the number of schools offering the program varies, there are still top-quality ones to be found.

For its 2027 ranking, College Factual looked at 2 schools in the United States to determine which ones were the best for human resources development students pursuing a degree.

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• Best Human Resources Development Schools in Missouri

Best Schools for Human Resources Development in Missouri

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

Top Schools in Human Resources Development

1

Park University
Parkville, MO

Associate's Degree Highest Degree Type

18 Human Resources Development Degrees Awarded

$51,169 Median Starting Salary

Leading the list is Park University, our #1 school for human resources development. Located in the suburb of Parkville, Park University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit university. Park University graduates 37% of students within six years. There were roughly 18 human resources development students who graduated with this degree at Park University in the most recent data year. Human Resources Development graduates of Park University earn a median of $51,169 early in their careers. Park University graduates carry a median of $19,383 in student loans. Read more about the human resources development program at Park University

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Webster University
Saint Louis, MO

Doctoral Degree Highest Degree Type

14 Human Resources Development Degrees Awarded

$58,234 Median Starting Salary

Webster University is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in human resources development, landing the #2 spot this year. Set in the suburb of Saint Louis, Webster University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit institution. Webster University graduates 64% of students within six years. Webster University awarded about 14 human resources development degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their human resources development degree from Webster University earn around $58,234 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $25,939. Get the full human resources development details for Webster 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.