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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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for hr majors, Northwestern came in at #6. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #2 in Illinois.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Northwestern University handed out 16 bachelor's degrees in human resource management. This is a decrease of 30% over the previous year when 23 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 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 2022, 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 $82,255. 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 Northwestern paid an average of $7,690 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 | $64,887 | $64,887 |
| Fees | $1,110 | $1,110 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,686 | $1,686 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $20,334 | $20,334 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,273 | $3,273 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 16 hr majors earned their bachelor's degree from Northwestern. Of these graduates, 38% were men and 63% were women.
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 | 0 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 7 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Online degrees for the Northwestern hr bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Northwestern Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the hr majors at Northwestern University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Management Sciences & Quantitative Methods | 1,675 |
| Finance & Financial Management | 351 |
| Business Administration & Management | 347 |
| Marketing | 244 |
| General Business/Commerce | 112 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.