by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. We've also included details on how Central Michigan ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in hr.
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The bachelor's program at Central Michigan was ranked #45 on College Factual's Best Schools for hr list. It is also ranked #4 in Michigan.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Central Michigan University handed out 46 bachelor's degrees in human resource management. This is a decrease of 21% over the previous year when 58 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 103 students received their master’s degree in hr from Central Michigan. This makes it the #20 most popular school for hr master’s degree candidates in the country.
The median salary of hr students who receive their bachelor's degree at Central Michigan is $50,612. This is higher than $50,415, which is the national median for all hr bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Central Michigan, hr students borrow a median amount of $29,517 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $24,566 for all hr majors across the country.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the hr program at Central Michigan is $306 per month.
Part-time undergraduates at Central Michigan paid an average of $478 per credit hour in 2022-2023. This tuition was the same for both in-state and out-of-state students. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $13,862 | $13,862 |
| Fees | $450 | $450 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,240 | $1,240 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $12,178 | $12,178 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,450 | $3,450 |
Learn more about Central Michigan tuition and fees.
Of the 46 hr students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from Central Michigan, about 33% were men and 67% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 85% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Central Michigan University with a bachelor's in hr.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 39 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Central Michigan does not offer an online option for its hr bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Central Michigan Online Learning page.
Graduates of the master's hr program at Central Michigan make a median salary of $67,642. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all hr graduates with a master's is $59,948.
The hr program at Central Michigan awarded 63 master's degrees in 2021-2022. About 30% of these degrees went to men with the other 70% going to women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at Central Michigan are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 57% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Central Michigan University with a master's in hr.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 16 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 36 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 5 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the hr majors at Central Michigan University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Business Administration & Management | 662 |
| Marketing | 132 |
| Finance & Financial Management | 77 |
| Hospitality Management | 62 |
| Management Information Systems | 59 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.