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. Also, learn how Michigan State ranks among other schools offering degrees in hr.
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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for hr majors, Michigan State came in at #12. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #1 in Michigan.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Michigan State University handed out 147 bachelor's degrees in human resource management. This is an increase of 11% over the previous year when 132 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 44 students received their master’s degree in hr from Michigan State. This makes it the #66 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 Michigan State is $56,501. 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 Michigan State, hr students borrow a median amount of $39,704 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 Michigan State is $360 per month.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at Michigan State paid an average of $1,457 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $564 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $16,930 | $43,700 |
| Fees | $340 | $340 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,334 | $1,334 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $11,754 | $11,754 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,592 | $3,592 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 147 hr majors earned their bachelor's degree from Michigan State. Of these graduates, 33% were men and 67% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 66% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Michigan State University with a bachelor's in hr.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 15 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 11 |
| White | 97 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 17 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Michigan State 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 Michigan State Online Learning page.
Graduates of the master's hr program at Michigan State make a median salary of $99,526. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all hr graduates with a master's is $59,948.
Of the 47 hr students who graduated with a master's degree in 2021-2022 from Michigan State, about 30% were men and 70% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at Michigan State are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 66% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Michigan State University with a master's in hr.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 5 |
| Black or African American | 6 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 31 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the hr majors at Michigan State University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Business Administration & Management | 749 |
| Finance & Financial Management | 364 |
| Marketing | 288 |
| Management Sciences & Quantitative Methods | 199 |
| Accounting | 172 |
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