by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the average salary of graduates, ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. We've also included details on how WMU ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in hr.
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The bachelor's program at WMU was ranked #80 on College Factual's Best Schools for hr list. It is also ranked #6 in Michigan.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Human Resource Management Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 55 |
| Best Human Resource Management Schools | 80 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Western Michigan University handed out 44 bachelor's degrees in human resource management. This is a decrease of 17% over the previous year when 53 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 13 students received their master’s degree in hr from WMU. This makes it the #150 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 WMU is $48,115. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $50,415 for all hr students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at WMU, hr students borrow a median amount of $35,373 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 WMU is $370 per month.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at WMU was $792 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $633 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $15,198 | $18,998 |
| Fees | $100 | $100 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,128 | $1,128 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $11,713 | $11,713 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,631 | $2,631 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 44 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in hr from WMU. About 30% were men and 70% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at WMU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 64% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Western Michigan University with a bachelor's in hr.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 6 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 28 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 2 |
WMU 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 WMU Online Learning page.
Graduates of the master's hr program at WMU make a median salary of $69,374. 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, 16 hr majors earned their master's degree from WMU. Of these graduates, 25% were men and 75% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at WMU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 56% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Western Michigan University with a master's in hr.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 9 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the hr majors at Western Michigan University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Business Administration & Management | 331 |
| Marketing | 277 |
| Accounting | 203 |
| Finance & Financial Management | 194 |
| Specialized Sales, Merchandising & Marketing | 29 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.