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. We've also included details on how UT Knoxville ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in hr.
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The bachelor's program at UT Knoxville was ranked #72 on College Factual's Best Schools for hr list. It is also ranked #1 in Tennessee.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, The University of Tennessee - Knoxville handed out 40 bachelor's degrees in human resource management. This is an increase of 18% over the previous year when 34 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 19 students received their master’s degree in hr from UT Knoxville. This makes it the #124 most popular school for hr master’s degree candidates in the country.
HR majors who earn their bachelor's degree from UT Knoxville go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $49,956 a year. This is less than $50,415, which is the national median of all hr majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at UT Knoxville was $1,137 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $378 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,332 | $29,522 |
| Fees | $2,152 | $2,452 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,598 | $1,598 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $12,500 | $12,500 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $6,096 | $6,096 |
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In the 2021-2022 academic year, 40 students earned a bachelor's degree in hr from UT Knoxville. About 85% of these graduates were women and the other 15% were men.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at UT Knoxville are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 68% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from The University of Tennessee - Knoxville with a bachelor's in hr.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 27 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
UT Knoxville 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 UT Knoxville Online Learning page.
Graduates of the master's hr program at UT Knoxville make a median salary of $63,801. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all hr graduates with a master's is $59,948.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 14 hr majors earned their master's degree from UT Knoxville. Of these graduates, 36% were men and 64% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 64% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from The University of Tennessee - Knoxville with a master's in hr.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 9 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the hr majors at The University of Tennessee - Knoxville.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Business Administration & Management | 713 |
| Management Sciences & Quantitative Methods | 322 |
| Marketing | 240 |
| Accounting | 203 |
| Finance & Financial Management | 198 |
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