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 Northwestern ranks in comparison to other schools with hr programs.
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Ranked at #4 in College Factual's most recent rankings, Northwestern is in the top 1% of the country for hr students pursuing a bachelor's degree. It is also ranked #1 in Illinois.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Northwestern University handed out 23 bachelor's degrees in human resource management. This is an increase of 21% over the previous year when 19 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 6 students received their master’s degree in hr from Northwestern. This makes it the #201 most popular school for hr master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 4 students received their doctoral degrees in hr in 2021, making the school the #10 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 Northwestern is $69,350. This is higher than $43,491, which is the national median for all hr bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Northwestern, hr students borrow a median amount of $38,832 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $28,035 for all hr majors across the country.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the hr majors at Northwestern University.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 23 hr majors earned their bachelor's degree from Northwestern. Of these graduates, 78% were men and 22% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 65% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Northwestern University with a bachelor's in hr.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 15 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
In the 2020-2021 academic year, 6 students earned a master's degree in hr from Northwestern. About 67% of these graduates were women and the other 33% were men.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Northwestern University with a master's in hr.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Management Sciences & Quantitative Methods | 1,790 |
| Business Administration & Management | 465 |
| Marketing | 251 |
| General Business/Commerce | 114 |
| Finance & Financial Management | 74 |
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