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by our College Data Analytics Team
With all of the options students have for higher education today, it can be tough to choose which direction to take. At College Factual, we’re committed to helping you make that decision by providing information such as that found in our “Most Well Attended HR Major in the Far Western US Region” ranking.
In 2020-2021, 28,787 people earned their degree in human resource management, making the major the 45th most popular in the United States. In 2019-2020, human resource management graduates who were awarded their degree in 2017-2019, earned an average of $49,057 and had an average of $31,139 in loans still to pay off.
Across the Far Western US region, there were 2,278 human resource management graduates with average earnings and debt of $52,295 and $26,166 respectively.
This year’s “Most Well Attended HR Major in the Far Western US Region” ranking looked at 58 colleges that offer degrees in a bachelor’s in human resource management. This ranking identifies schools that graduate the most students in human resource management.
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Since picking the right college can be one of the most important decisions of your life, we’ve developed the “Most Well Attended HR Major in the Far Western US Region” ranking, along with many other major-related rankings, to help you make that decision.
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The colleges and universities below are the best for far western us region hr students.
Out of the 58 schools in the Most Well Attended HR Major in the Far Western US Region that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Southern California landed the #2 spot on the list. University of Southern California is located in Los Angeles, California and, has a large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 267 ’s HR degrees to qualified students.
The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 1.3%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%. The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 91%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year. The impressive undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio of 9 to 1 means that students may have more opportunities to work more closely with their professors than they would at other schools.
Read more about Human Resource Management at University of Southern California
You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Portland State University. The school came in at #3 for the Most Well Attended HR Major in the Far Western US Region. Portland State University is a large public school situated in Portland, Oregon. It awarded 162 ’s HR degrees in 2020-2021.
The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 4.7%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.
Read full report on Human Resource Management at Portland State University
Out of the 58 schools in the Most Well Attended HR Major in the Far Western US Region that were part of this year’s ranking, University of La Verne landed the #4 spot on the list. ULV is a medium-sized private not-for-profit school situated in La Verne, California. It awarded 98 ’s HR degrees in 2020-2021.
The low undergrad student loan default rate of 3.1% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%.
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend National University. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Most Well Attended HR Major in the Far Western US Region list. National University is a private not-for-profit institution located in La Jolla, California. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 83 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.
The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 3.7%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.
Read full report on Human Resource Management at National University
With a ranking of #6, Pepperdine University did quite well on the 2023 Most Well Attended HR Major in the Far Western US Region list. Located in Malibu, California, this fairly large private not-for-profit school handed out 77 degrees to qualified ’s HR students in 2020-2021.
With a freshman retention rate of 85%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its undergraduate students. The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 1.8%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.
Read full report on Human Resource Management at Pepperdine University
Brandman University ranked #7 on this year’s Most Well Attended HR Major in the Far Western US Region list. Brandman University is a private not-for-profit institution located in Irvine, California. The school has a medium-sized population, and it awarded 78 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.
The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 4.1%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.
Fielding Graduate University came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Most Well Attended HR Major in the Far Western US Region ranking. Santa Barbara, California is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out ’s HR degrees to 110 students in 2020-2021.
The impressive undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio of to 1 means that students may have more opportunities to work more closely with their professors than they would at other schools. The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 2.8%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.
Golden Gate University - San Francisco landed the #9 spot on the 2023 Most Well Attended HR Major in the Far Western US Region ranking. San Francisco, California is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out ’s HR degrees to 71 students in 2020-2021.
The low undergrad student loan default rate of 1.9% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%.
Read more about Human Resource Management at Golden Gate University - San Francisco
With a ranking of #10, University of San Francisco did quite well on the 2023 Most Well Attended HR Major in the Far Western US Region list. USFCA is a fairly large private not-for-profit school situated in San Francisco, California. It awarded 51 ’s HR degrees in 2020-2021.
The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 1.5%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.
Read more about Human Resource Management at University of San Francisco
University of Hawaii at Manoa landed the #11 spot on the 2023 Most Well Attended HR Major in the Far Western US Region ranking. University of Hawaii at Manoa is a fairly large public school situated in Honolulu, Hawaii. It awarded 46 ’s HR degrees in 2020-2021.
The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 3.5%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.
University of Washington - Seattle Campus came in at #12 in this year’s edition of the Most Well Attended HR Major in the Far Western US Region ranking. University of Washington - Seattle Campus is a public institution located in Seattle, Washington. The school has a large population, and it awarded 37 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.
The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 2.1%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%. The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 93%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year.
Full University of Washington - Seattle Campus Human Resource Management Report
Alliant International University landed the #13 spot on the 2023 Most Well Attended HR Major in the Far Western US Region ranking. Alliant International University is a private for-profit institution located in San Diego, California. The school has a small population, and it awarded 36 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.
The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 1.9%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%. The undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio of 6 to 1 is a sign that students will have more opportunities to engage with their professors one-on-one.
Read more about Human Resource Management at Alliant International University
With a ranking of #14, Santa Clara University did quite well on the 2023 Most Well Attended HR Major in the Far Western US Region list. Santa Clara University is located in Santa Clara, California and, has a medium-sized student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 33 ’s HR degrees to qualified students.
The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 0.7%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%. The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 93%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year.
With a ranking of #15, San Joaquin Valley College-Visalia did quite well on the 2023 Most Well Attended HR Major in the Far Western US Region list. San Joaquin Valley College-Visalia is located in Visalia, California and, has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 56 ’s HR degrees to qualified students.
Read full report on Human Resource Management at San Joaquin Valley College-Visalia
University of California - Los Angeles did quite well in the 2023 Most Well Attended HR Major in the Far Western US Region ranking, coming in at #16. UCLA is a large public school situated in Los Angeles, California. It awarded 28 ’s HR degrees in 2020-2021.
Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 96%. The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 1.6%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.
Read more about Human Resource Management at University of California - Los Angeles
With a ranking of #17, Naval Postgraduate School did quite well on the 2023 Most Well Attended HR Major in the Far Western US Region list. Naval Postgraduate School is located in Monterey, California and, has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 24 ’s HR degrees to qualified students.
Read more about Human Resource Management at Naval Postgraduate School
Azusa Pacific University landed the #18 spot on the 2023 Most Well Attended HR Major in the Far Western US Region ranking. This medium-sized school is located in Azusa, California, and it awarded 23 ’s HR degrees in 2020-2021.
Since the school has a undergrad student-to-faculty ratio of 10 to 1, those pursuing a degree will have more opportunities to interact with their professors. The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 3.3%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.
Full Azusa Pacific University Human Resource Management Report
Central Washington University landed the #19 spot on the 2023 Most Well Attended HR Major in the Far Western US Region ranking. Ellensburg, Washington is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out ’s HR degrees to 35 students in 2020-2021.
Full Central Washington University Human Resource Management Report
Claremont Graduate University came in at #20 in this year’s edition of the Most Well Attended HR Major in the Far Western US Region ranking. Claremont Graduate University is a small private not-for-profit school situated in Claremont, California. It awarded 21 ’s HR degrees in 2020-2021.
The impressive undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio of to 1 means that students may have more opportunities to work more closely with their professors than they would at other schools. The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 2.9%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.
Read full report on Human Resource Management at Claremont Graduate University
Touro University Worldwide did quite well in the 2023 Most Well Attended HR Major in the Far Western US Region ranking, coming in at #21. TUW is a small private not-for-profit school situated in Los Alamitos, California. It awarded 20 ’s HR degrees in 2020-2021.
Since the school has a undergrad student-to-faculty ratio of 10 to 1, those pursuing a degree will have more opportunities to interact with their professors.
Pitzer College ranked #22 on this year’s Most Well Attended HR Major in the Far Western US Region list. Located in Claremont, California, this small private not-for-profit school handed out 18 diplomas to qualified ’s HR students in 2020-2021.
The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 1.6%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%. The undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio of 9 to 1 is a sign that students will have more opportunities to engage with their professors one-on-one.
Eastern Washington University did quite well in the 2023 Most Well Attended HR Major in the Far Western US Region ranking, coming in at #22. This fairly large school is located in Cheney, Washington, and it awarded 18 ’s HR degrees in 2020-2021.
The low undergrad student loan default rate of 4.0% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%.
University of the Pacific came in at #24 in this year’s edition of the Most Well Attended HR Major in the Far Western US Region ranking. This medium-sized school is located in Stockton, California, and it awarded 16 ’s HR degrees in 2020-2021.
The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 1.7%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%. Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 87%.
San Francisco State University landed the #25 spot on the 2023 Most Well Attended HR Major in the Far Western US Region ranking. Located in San Francisco, California, this large public school awarded 12 degrees to qualified ’s HR students in 2020-2021.
The low undergrad student loan default rate of 4.3% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%.
Lake Washington Institute of Technology landed the #25 spot on the 2023 Most Well Attended HR Major in the Far Western US Region ranking. Lake Washington Institute of Technology is a small public school situated in Kirkland, Washington. It awarded 29 ’s HR degrees in 2020-2021.
Alaska Career College landed the #25 spot on the 2023 Most Well Attended HR Major in the Far Western US Region ranking. This small school is located in Anchorage, Alaska, and it awarded 12 ’s HR degrees in 2020-2021.
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