by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. In addition, we cover how UIU ranks in comparison to other schools with hr programs.
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The bachelor's program at UIU was ranked #177 on College Factual's Best Schools for hr list. It is also ranked #6 in Iowa.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Upper Iowa University handed out 38 bachelor's degrees in human resource management. This is a decrease of 28% over the previous year when 53 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 35 students received their master’s degree in hr from UIU. This makes it the #79 most popular school for hr master’s degree candidates in the country.
HR majors who earn their bachelor's degree from UIU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $49,106 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.
Part-time undergraduates at UIU paid an average of $850 per credit hour in 2022-2023. This tuition was the same for both in-state and out-of-state students. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $18,000 | $18,000 |
| Fees | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $9,770 | $9,770 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,252 | $4,252 |
Learn more about UIU tuition and fees.
The hr program at UIU awarded 38 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. About 24% of these degrees went to men with the other 76% going to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 53% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Upper Iowa University with a bachelor's in hr.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 9 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 20 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
UIU 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 UIU Online Learning page.
HR majors graduating with a master's degree from UIU make a median salary of $58,282 a year. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $59,948.
In the 2021-2022 academic year, 27 students earned a master's degree in hr from UIU. About 78% of these graduates were women and the other 22% were men.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at UIU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 70% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Upper Iowa University with a master's in hr.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 7 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 19 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the hr majors at Upper Iowa University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Business Administration & Management | 280 |
| Accounting | 62 |
| Finance & Financial Management | 29 |
| Management Information Systems | 17 |
| Marketing | 13 |
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