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2022 Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Human Resource Management in the Far Western US Region

19 Ranked Colleges
962 Degrees Awarded
$22,100 Avg Grad Tuition & Fees*
Best Value HR Schools for a Master's in the Far Western US Region

Students have lots of options to chooose from today when trying to decide which college to attend. One of our goals at College Factual is to give you as much information as we can - such as our “Best Value HR Schools for a Master’s in the Far Western US Region” ranking - to help you make that decision.

Human Resource Management is the 43rd most popular major in the country with 26,616 degrees awarded in 2019-2020. In 2017-2018, human resource management graduates who were awarded their degree in 2015-2017, earned an average of $46,242 and had an average of $34,825 in loans still to pay off.

Across the Far Western US region, there were 2,058 human resource management graduates with average earnings and debt of $49,100 and $36,435 respectively. At the master’s degree level specifically, there were 962 human resource management graduates with average earnings and debt of $59,319 and $48,880 respectively.

For this year’s “Best Value HR Schools for a Master’s in the Far Western US Region” ranking, we looked at 19 colleges that offer a degree in human resource management. This ranking identifies schools with high-quality human resource management programs that also have a lower cost than schools of similar quality.

Some of the factors we look at when determining these rankings are overall quality of the human resource management program at the school and the cost of the school after aid is awarded among other things. See our ranking methodology to learn more.

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Best Value HR Schools for a Master’s in the Far Western US Region

The following schools top our list of the Best Best Value HR Schools for a Master’s in the Far Western US Region.

Top 19 Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Human Resource Management in the Far Western US Region

#2

Golden Gate University - San Francisco

San Francisco, California

Out of the 19 schools in the Best Value HR Schools for a Master’s in the Far Western US Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Golden Gate University - San Francisco landed the #2 spot on the list. San Francisco, California is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out masters’s HR degrees to 59 students in 2019-2020.

Golden Gate University - San Francisco also took the #4 spot in our “Best Human Resource Management Master’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Golden Gate University - San Francisco are $19,705.

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#3

Simpson University

Redding, California

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Simpson University. It ranked #3 on our 2022 Best Value HR Schools for a Master’s in the Far Western US Region list. Simpson U is a small school located in Redding, California that handed out 5 masters’s HR degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our far western us region master’s degree hr students list, Simpson U has also earned the #13 rank in our “Best Human Resource Management Master’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Simpson U are $10,743.

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#4

Brandman University

Irvine, California

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Brandman University. It ranked #4 on our 2022 Best Value HR Schools for a Master’s in the Far Western US Region list. Brandman University is a fairly large school located in Irvine, California that handed out 58 masters’s HR degrees in 2019-2020.

Brandman also took the #8 spot in our “Best Human Resource Management Master’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Brandman are $12,540.

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#5

La Sierra University

Riverside, California
#16 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend La Sierra University. The school came in at #5 for the Best Value HR Schools for a Master’s in the Far Western US Region. La Sierra University is a small private not-for-profit school situated in Riverside, California. It awarded 8 masters’s HR degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at La Sierra, the school also landed the #16 spot in our “Best Human Resource Management Master’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at La Sierra University are $14,070.

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#6

National University

La Jolla, California

National University landed the #6 spot on the 2022 Best Value HR Schools for a Master’s in the Far Western US Region ranking. This fairly large school is located in La Jolla, California, and it awarded 74 masters’s HR degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at National University, the school also landed the #6 spot in our “Best Human Resource Management Master’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at National University are $15,480, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#7

University of La Verne

La Verne, California

With a ranking of #7, University of La Verne did quite well on the 2022 Best Value HR Schools for a Master’s in the Far Western US Region list. ULV is a medium-sized school located in La Verne, California that handed out 124 masters’s HR degrees in 2019-2020.

ULV also took the #10 spot in our “Best Human Resource Management Master’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at ULV are $14,526.

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#8

Azusa Pacific University

Azusa, California
#15 in overall quality

With a ranking of #8, Azusa Pacific University did quite well on the 2022 Best Value HR Schools for a Master’s in the Far Western US Region list. This medium-sized school is located in Azusa, California, and it awarded 34 masters’s HR degrees in 2019-2020.

Azusa Pacific not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #15 on our “Best Human Resource Management Master’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Azusa Pacific University are $16,571, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#9

Fielding Graduate University

Santa Barbara, California

With a ranking of #9, Fielding Graduate University did quite well on the 2022 Best Value HR Schools for a Master’s in the Far Western US Region list. Fielding is a private not-for-profit institution located in Santa Barbara, California. The school has a small population, and it awarded 29 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

Fielding also made our “Best Human Resource Management Master’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” list, coming in at #11. Average graduate tuition and fees at Fielding are $17,296, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#10

California Lutheran University

Thousand Oaks, California

California Lutheran University landed the #10 spot on the 2022 Best Value HR Schools for a Master’s in the Far Western US Region ranking. CLU is a small school located in Thousand Oaks, California that handed out 7 masters’s HR degrees in 2019-2020.

CLU did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #7 on our “Best Human Resource Management Master’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” list. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at California Lutheran University are $20,600.

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#11

University of San Francisco

San Francisco, California

University of San Francisco did quite well in the 2022 Best Value HR Schools for a Master’s in the Far Western US Region ranking, coming in at #11. USFCA is a private not-for-profit institution located in San Francisco, California. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 39 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

USFCA not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #3 on our “Best Human Resource Management Master’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of San Francisco are $26,710, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#12

DeVry University - California

Pomona, California

DeVry University - California did quite well in the 2022 Best Value HR Schools for a Master’s in the Far Western US Region ranking, coming in at #12. DeVry University - California is a small private for-profit school situated in Pomona, California. It awarded 8 masters’s HR degrees in 2019-2020.

DeVry University - California also made our “Best Human Resource Management Master’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” list, coming in at #17. Average graduate tuition and fees at DeVry University - California are $17,552, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#13

Sonoma State University

Rohnert Park, California
#18 in overall quality

Sonoma State University did quite well in the 2022 Best Value HR Schools for a Master’s in the Far Western US Region ranking, coming in at #13. This medium-sized school is located in Rohnert Park, California, and it awarded 10 masters’s HR degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at SSU, the school also landed the #18 spot in our “Best Human Resource Management Master’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Sonoma State University are $18,890.

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#14

Alliant International University

San Diego, California

Alliant International University did quite well in the 2022 Best Value HR Schools for a Master’s in the Far Western US Region ranking, coming in at #14. This small school is located in San Diego, California, and it awarded 15 masters’s HR degrees in 2019-2020.

Alliant also made our “Best Human Resource Management Master’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” list, coming in at #12. Average graduate tuition and fees at Alliant International University are $24,615, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#15

Pepperdine University

Malibu, California

Pepperdine University did quite well in the 2022 Best Value HR Schools for a Master’s in the Far Western US Region ranking, coming in at #15. Pepperdine is a medium-sized school located in Malibu, California that handed out 62 masters’s HR degrees in 2019-2020.

Pepperdine also made our “Best Human Resource Management Master’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” list, coming in at #2. Average graduate tuition and fees at Pepperdine University are $36,320, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#16

Northcentral University

San Diego, California
#19 in overall quality

Northcentral University came in at #16 in this year’s edition of the Best Value HR Schools for a Master’s in the Far Western US Region ranking. Northcentral University is a fairly large school located in San Diego, California that handed out 3 masters’s HR degrees in 2019-2020.

Northcentral University also made our “Best Human Resource Management Master’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” list, coming in at #19. Average graduate tuition and fees at Northcentral University are $18,095, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full Northcentral University Human Resource Management Report

#17

University of Hawaii at Manoa

Honolulu, Hawaii

University of Hawaii at Manoa came in at #17 in this year’s edition of the Best Value HR Schools for a Master’s in the Far Western US Region ranking. University of Hawaii at Manoa is located in Honolulu, Hawaii and, has a fairly large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 46 masters’s HR degrees to qualified students.

UH Manoa not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #9 on our “Best Human Resource Management Master’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Hawaii at Manoa are $34,550, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#18

Claremont Graduate University

Claremont, California
#14 in overall quality

Claremont Graduate University came in at #18 in this year’s edition of the Best Value HR Schools for a Master’s in the Far Western US Region ranking. This small school is located in Claremont, California, and it awarded 8 masters’s HR degrees in 2019-2020.

Claremont Graduate University did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #14 on our “Best Human Resource Management Master’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Claremont Graduate University are $36,380, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full Claremont Graduate University Human Resource Management Report

#19

University of Southern California

Los Angeles, California
#1 in overall quality

University of Southern California ranked #19 on this year’s Best Value HR Schools for a Master’s in the Far Western US Region list. USC is located in Los Angeles, California and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 216 masters’s HR degrees to qualified students.

USC also made our “Best Human Resource Management Master’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” list, coming in at #1. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at USC are $48,715.

Full University of Southern California Human Resource Management Report

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References

  • 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).
  • Information about the national average student loan default rate is from the U.S. Department of Education and refers to data about the 2016 borrower cohort tracking period for which the cohort default rate (CDR) was 10.1%.

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Footnotes

  • *Average salary, average net price, and average tuition and fees are for the top schools only.
  • Some schools otherwise deserving of recognition may have been removed from this ranking in the event that new data identified post-publication warranted it, or at the request of the school.

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