by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. In addition, we cover how GWU ranks in comparison to other schools with hr programs.
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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for hr majors, GWU came in at #7. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #1 in District of Columbia.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, George Washington University handed out 36 bachelor's degrees in human resource management. This is a decrease of 20% over the previous year when 45 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 100 students received their master’s degree in hr from GWU. This makes it the #21 most popular school for hr master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 17 students received their doctoral degrees in hr in 2022, making the school the #5 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
The median salary of hr students who receive their bachelor's degree at GWU is $57,219. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $50,415 for all hr bachelor's degree recipients.
Part-time undergraduates at GWU paid an average of $2,080 per credit hour in 2022-2023. This tuition was the same for both in-state and out-of-state students. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $64,508 | $64,508 |
| Fees | $290 | $290 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,400 | $1,400 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $16,300 | $16,300 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $1,625 | $1,625 |
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Of the 36 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Human Resource Management from GWU in 2021-2022, 22% were men and 78% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 61% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from George Washington University with a bachelor's in hr.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 22 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 5 |
GWU 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 GWU Online Learning page.
Graduates of the master's hr program at GWU make a median salary of $89,507. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all hr graduates with a master's is $59,948.
Of the 115 students who earned a master's degree in Human Resource Management from GWU in 2021-2022, 23% were men and 77% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from George Washington University with a master's in hr.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 7 |
| Black or African American | 20 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8 |
| White | 57 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 10 |
| Other Races | 13 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the hr majors at George Washington University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Business Administration & Management | 365 |
| International Business | 152 |
| Finance & Financial Management | 141 |
| Management Sciences & Quantitative Methods | 111 |
| Accounting | 95 |
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