by our College Data Analytics TeamIn the latest year, 5 U.S. colleges awarded 235 degrees and certificates in Human Resources Law. College Factual ranks 2 schools in its 2027 Best Human Resources Law Schools ranking and compares their cost in a Best Value ranking. Graduates earn a median $78,306 one year after completing, rising to $107,082 after four years.
A major in Human Resources Law explores An Advanced, Professional Study Of The Law, Policies, And Regulations Affecting Human Resources. Examples: [Employee Benefits Law], [Labor And Employment Law].
Source: IPEDS 2025; College Scorecard July 2026; BLS; O*NET; College Factual rankings 2027. Data as of: July 2026.
Across the country, human resources law draws strong interest, with 235 degrees awarded annually. 5 colleges award human resources law degrees, an average of 47 graduates per school; the largest program awarded 115.
All 235 of the awards are master’s degrees, the only level colleges reported.
Women earned 78% of human resources law degrees and certificates in the latest year (184 of 235). The largest groups of graduates by race and ethnicity are White (83) and Hispanic or Latino (50), and international students earned 2.
College Factual ranks 2 schools in its 2027 Best Human Resources Law Schools ranking, including 2 for master’s degrees. It also ranks human resources law schools within 1 state. In all, 5 colleges offer human resources law programs; compare them by degree level below or in the Best Value Human Resources Law Colleges ranking, which weighs quality against cost.
O*NET rates Speaking the most important skill for jobs related to human resources law, at 4.6 out of 5. The key knowledge areas are Law and Government, English Language and Education and Training. The most important abilities are Oral Expression, Written Comprehension and Oral Comprehension.
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How long a human resources law degree takes:
| Degree | Typical Program Length | Graduates Annually |
|---|---|---|
| Master’s Degree | 1-3 years | 235 |
First professional degree is the most common level of education among workers in jobs related to human resources law, at 43.2%.
| Level of Education | Percentage of Workers |
|---|---|
| First professional degree | 43.2% |
| Doctoral degree | 40.6% |
| Master’s degree | 13.5% |
| Post-master’s certificate | 1.8% |
| Associate’s degree (or other 2-year) | 0.9% |
Source: O*NET Online.
2 occupations are related to Human Resources Law, with an average median salary of $82,454; the strongest outlook belongs to Lawyers, at 2.6% projected job growth. Typical job titles include U.S. Law Instructor (United States Law Instructor), Law Adjunct Professor, College Professor and Legal Writing Professor.
The occupation related to human resources law with the most projected jobs is Law Teachers, Postsecondary, at 1,017,747.
| Occupation | Projected Jobs | Expected Growth |
|---|---|---|
| Law Teachers, Postsecondary | 1,017,747 | -2.9% |
| Lawyers | 155,305 | 2.6% |
Human Resources Law graduates earn a median $78,306 one year after completing their program, $107,082 after four years and $107,285 after five years, according to the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.
| Years Out | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $78,306 |
| 4 years | $107,082 |
| 5 years | $107,285 |
Source: College Scorecard.
The same occupation is also the highest-paying one related to human resources law, with a median salary of $91,726.
| Occupation | Median Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Law Teachers, Postsecondary | $91,726 |
| Lawyers | $73,181 |
Human Resources Law has 19 similar majors in the Legal Professions field, which together award 11,943 degrees a year; the largest are Advanced Legal Research/Studies, General (5,066), Legal Research and Advanced Professional Studies, Other (1,551) and Programs for Foreign Lawyers (1,380). Browse all Legal Professions majors or the full list of college majors.
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