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#1

#1 Best College for Human Resources Development in the U.S.

Villanova University
Villanova, PA

At Villanova University, the most popular majors students pursue are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Finance, General, and Speech Communication and Rhetoric. In fact, Villanova University grants 220 degrees annually to graduating Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse students....view more

Acceptance Rate

25%

Annual Degrees Awarded

157

SAT Score

1,410–1,510

Est. Net Price *

$37,946

Median Starting Salary

$63,482

#2

#2 Best College for Human Resources Development in the U.S.

Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College
Baton Rouge, LA

At Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College, the most popular majors students pursue are Physical Education Teaching and Coaching, Biology/Biological Sciences, General, and Mass Communication/Media Studies....view more

Acceptance Rate

74%

Annual Degrees Awarded

167

SAT Score

1,180–1,340

Est. Net Price *

$21,808

Median Starting Salary

$57,116

#3

#3 Best College for Human Resources Development in the U.S.

Towson University
Towson, MD

Each year, Towson University awards around 464 degrees to those majoring in Business Administration and Management, General, which is the institution’s most popular major. Other frequently pursued majors include Psychology, General, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Social Sciences, and Other....view more

Acceptance Rate

83%

Annual Degrees Awarded

76

SAT Score

1,050–1,280

Est. Net Price *

$15,064

Median Starting Salary

$60,209

#4

#4 Best College for Human Resources Development in the U.S.

Boise State University
Boise, ID

At Boise State University, the three most popular college majors students study are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Business/Commerce, General, Psychology, and General. In fact, Boise State University awards 507 degrees every year to graduating Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse students....view more

Acceptance Rate

84%

Annual Degrees Awarded

56

SAT Score

1,050–1,220

Est. Net Price *

$19,037

Median Starting Salary

$56,796

#5

#5 Best College for Human Resources Development in the U.S.

Clemson University
Clemson, SC

At Clemson University, the most popular majors students pursue are Business Administration and Management, General, Psychology, General, Marketing/Marketing Management, and General....view more

Acceptance Rate

38%

Annual Degrees Awarded

47

SAT Score

1,260–1,410

Est. Net Price *

$24,408

Median Starting Salary

$59,186

#6

#6 Best College for Human Resources Development in the U.S.

The University of Texas at Tyler
Tyler, TX

Each year, The University of Texas at Tyler awards around 620 degrees to those majoring in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, which is the school’s most popular major....view more

Acceptance Rate

92%

Annual Degrees Awarded

50

SAT Score

1,010–1,220

Est. Net Price *

$14,043

Median Starting Salary

$54,403

#7

#7 Best College for Human Resources Development in the U.S.

Pennsylvania State University-World Campus
University Park, PA

Every year, Pennsylvania State University-World Campus awards around 173 degrees to those majoring in Psychology, General, the school’s most popular major....view more

Acceptance Rate

80%

Annual Degrees Awarded

71

SAT Score

1,080–1,350

Est. Net Price *

$21,171

Median Starting Salary

$58,542

#8

#8 Best College for Human Resources Development in the U.S.

University of Houston-Clear Lake
Houston, TX

At the University of Houston-Clear Lake, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other, Psychology, General, and Accounting....view more

Acceptance Rate

76%

Annual Degrees Awarded

41

SAT Score

990–1,170

Est. Net Price *

$10,488

Median Starting Salary

$54,268

#9

#9 Best College for Human Resources Development in the U.S.

Bowie State University
Bowie, MD

Each year, Bowie State University awards around 177 degrees to those majoring in Business Administration and Management, General, the school’s most popular major....view more

Acceptance Rate

84%

Annual Degrees Awarded

27

SAT Score

800–1,090

Est. Net Price *

$16,117

Median Starting Salary

$57,948

#10

#10 Best College for Human Resources Development in the U.S.

Southern Wesleyan University
Central, SC

At Southern Wesleyan University, the most popular majors students study are Business Administration and Management, General, Human Services, General, and Religion/Religious Studies....view more

Acceptance Rate

100%

Annual Degrees Awarded

15

SAT Score

1,000–1,200

Est. Net Price *

$20,336

Median Starting Salary

$57,063

#11

#11 Best College for Human Resources Development in the U.S.

Webster University
Saint Louis, MO

At Webster University, the most popular majors students study are Business Administration and Management, General, Computer Science, Education, and General. In fact, Webster University grants 98 degrees per year to graduating Business Administration and Management, General students....view more

Acceptance Rate

58%

Annual Degrees Awarded

47

SAT Score

1,040–1,300

Est. Net Price *

$27,695

Median Starting Salary

$56,526

#12

#12 Best College for Human Resources Development in the U.S.

University of San Francisco
San Francisco, CA

At the University of San Francisco, the most popular majors students study are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Psychology, General, Business Administration and Management, and General....view more

Acceptance Rate

51%

Annual Degrees Awarded

34

SAT Score

1,220–1,400

Est. Net Price *

$44,104

Median Starting Salary

$57,791

#13

#13 Best College for Human Resources Development in the U.S.

University of Houston
Houston, TX

Each year, the University of Houston awards about 605 degrees to those studying Psychology, General, the institution’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Finance, General, Biology/Biological Sciences, General, and Kinesiology and Exercise Science....view more

Acceptance Rate

70%

Annual Degrees Awarded

40

SAT Score

1,150–1,330

Est. Net Price *

$13,738

Median Starting Salary

$53,675

#14

#14 Best College for Human Resources Development in the U.S.

Tusculum University
Greeneville, TN

Annually, Tusculum University grants around 90 degrees to those studying Business Administration and Management, General, the school’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Education, General, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, and Sport and Fitness Administration/Management....view more

Acceptance Rate

60%

Annual Degrees Awarded

19

SAT Score

930–1,110

Est. Net Price *

$22,961

Median Starting Salary

$56,572

#15

#15 Best College for Human Resources Development in the U.S.

Barry University
Miami, FL

At Barry University, the most popular majors students study are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Business Administration and Management, General, Biology/Biological Sciences, and General....view more

Acceptance Rate

59%

Annual Degrees Awarded

39

SAT Score

930–1,080

Est. Net Price *

$23,930

Median Starting Salary

$56,188

#16

#16 Best College for Human Resources Development in the U.S.

Sacred Heart University
Fairfield, CT

At Sacred Heart University, the most popular majors students pursue are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Research and Experimental Psychology, Other, Business Administration and Management, and General....view more

Acceptance Rate

68%

Annual Degrees Awarded

20

SAT Score

860–1,040

Est. Net Price *

$46,165

Median Starting Salary

$68,327

#17

#17 Best College for Human Resources Development in the U.S.

Pepperdine University
Malibu, CA

At Pepperdine University, the most popular majors students pursue are Business Administration and Management, General, Psychology, General, Biology/Biological Sciences, and General....view more

Acceptance Rate

50%

Annual Degrees Awarded

1

SAT Score

1,250–1,450

Est. Net Price *

$52,216

Median Starting Salary

$59,242

#18

#18 Best College for Human Resources Development in the U.S.

Idaho State University
Pocatello, ID

At Idaho State University, the most popular majors students pursue are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General, Psychology, and General....view more

Acceptance Rate

--

Annual Degrees Awarded

22

SAT Score

--

Est. Net Price *

$12,353

Median Starting Salary

$56,936

#19

#19 Best College for Human Resources Development in the U.S.

University of Wisconsin-Stout
Menomonie, WI

Each year, the University of Wisconsin-Stout awards around 119 degrees to those majoring in Business Administration and Management, General, which is the school’s most popular major....view more

Acceptance Rate

85%

Annual Degrees Awarded

12

SAT Score

1,010–1,240

Est. Net Price *

$15,574

Median Starting Salary

$61,251

#20

#20 Best College for Human Resources Development in the U.S.

Roosevelt University
Chicago, IL

Annually, Roosevelt University awards about 63 degrees to students studying Psychology, General, which is the institution’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Business/Commerce, General, Biology/Biological Sciences, General, and Accounting....view more

Acceptance Rate

94%

Annual Degrees Awarded

18

SAT Score

860–1,130

Est. Net Price *

$21,503

Median Starting Salary

$55,912

#21

#21 Best College for Human Resources Development in the U.S.

Nazareth University
Rochester, NY

Every year, Nazareth University awards about 60 degrees to those majoring in Psychology, General, the school’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other, and Audiology/Audiologist and......view more

Acceptance Rate

79%

Annual Degrees Awarded

2

SAT Score

1,180–1,340

Est. Net Price *

$31,321

Median Starting Salary

$64,344

#22

#22 Best College for Human Resources Development in the U.S.

Drexel University
Philadelphia, PA

At Drexel University, the most popular majors students pursue are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Mechanical Engineering, and Computer Science. In fact, Drexel University awards 578 degrees per year to graduating Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse students....view more

Acceptance Rate

78%

Annual Degrees Awarded

4

SAT Score

1,240–1,440

Est. Net Price *

$42,342

Median Starting Salary

$55,591

#23

#23 Best College for Human Resources Development in the U.S.

McDaniel College
Westminster, MD

Annually, McDaniel College grants around 38 degrees to students majoring in Business Administration and Management, General, which is the institution’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Health and Physical Education/Fitness, General, Psychology, General, and Sociology....view more

Acceptance Rate

84%

Annual Degrees Awarded

6

SAT Score

1,060–1,250

Est. Net Price *

$23,088

Median Starting Salary

$61,506

#24

#24 Best College for Human Resources Development in the U.S.

Pittsburg State University
Pittsburg, KS

Annually, Pittsburg State University grants about 128 degrees to students studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the institution’s most popular major....view more

Acceptance Rate

88%

Annual Degrees Awarded

15

SAT Score

970–1,180

Est. Net Price *

$19,357

Median Starting Salary

$58,560

#25

#25 Best College for Human Resources Development in the U.S.

Rochester Institute of Technology
Rochester, NY

At Rochester Institute of Technology, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Computer Science, Modeling, Virtual Environments and Simulation, and Mechanical Engineering. In fact, Rochester Institute of Technology awards 183 degrees per year to Computer Science majors....view more

Acceptance Rate

72%

Annual Degrees Awarded

5

SAT Score

1,300–1,460

Est. Net Price *

$39,753

Median Starting Salary

$57,678

#26

#26 Best College for Human Resources Development in the U.S.

Western Michigan University
Kalamazoo, MI

Every year, Western Michigan University grants about 191 degrees to those majoring in Aeronautics/Aviation/Aerospace Science and Technology, General, which is the school’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Finance, General, Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other, and Accounting....view more

Acceptance Rate

85%

Annual Degrees Awarded

16

SAT Score

1,000–1,230

Est. Net Price *

$20,183

Median Starting Salary

$58,456

#27

#27 Best College for Human Resources Development in the U.S.

La Salle University
Philadelphia, PA

Every year, La Salle University grants around 188 degrees to students studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the institution’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Marketing/Marketing Management, General, Psychology, General, and Accounting....view more

Acceptance Rate

86%

Annual Degrees Awarded

6

SAT Score

1,050–1,270

Est. Net Price *

$20,119

Median Starting Salary

$58,160

#28

#28 Best College for Human Resources Development in the U.S.

University of St Francis
Joliet, IL

At the University of St Francis, the most popular majors students study are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Health/Health Care Administration/Management, Biology/Biological Sciences, and General....view more

Acceptance Rate

64%

Annual Degrees Awarded

6

SAT Score

920–1,180

Est. Net Price *

$16,455

Median Starting Salary

$59,791

#29

#29 Best College for Human Resources Development in the U.S.

University of Southern Mississippi
Hattiesburg, MS

Every year, the University of Southern Mississippi grants about 205 degrees to those studying Elementary Education and Teaching, the school’s most popular major....view more

Acceptance Rate

100%

Annual Degrees Awarded

12

SAT Score

1,010–1,280

Est. Net Price *

$14,050

Median Starting Salary

$55,548

#30

#30 Best College for Human Resources Development in the U.S.

University of North Texas
Denton, TX

At the University of North Texas, the most popular majors students pursue are Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other, Psychology, General, and General Studies. In fact, the University of North Texas grants 627 degrees every year to Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other majors....view more

Acceptance Rate

72%

Annual Degrees Awarded

1

SAT Score

990–1,240

Est. Net Price *

$14,675

Median Starting Salary

$56,316

#31

#31 Best College for Human Resources Development in the U.S.

Oakland University
Rochester Hills, MI

Each year, Oakland University awards around 520 degrees to those studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, which is the school’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other, Psychology, General, and Mechanical Engineering....view more

Acceptance Rate

70%

Annual Degrees Awarded

4

SAT Score

1,000–1,190

Est. Net Price *

$15,734

Median Starting Salary

$57,206

#32

#32 Best College for Human Resources Development in the U.S.

Eastern Illinois University
Charleston, IL

Annually, Eastern Illinois University awards about 107 degrees to students majoring in Psychology, General, which is the school’s most popular major....view more

Acceptance Rate

68%

Annual Degrees Awarded

8

SAT Score

890–1,110

Est. Net Price *

$14,621

Median Starting Salary

$58,658

#33

#33 Best College for Human Resources Development in the U.S.

University of Indianapolis
Indianapolis, IN

At the University of Indianapolis, the three most popular college majors students study are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Psychology, General, Business Administration and Management, and General....view more

Acceptance Rate

73%

Annual Degrees Awarded

8

SAT Score

970–1,190

Est. Net Price *

$19,903

Median Starting Salary

$60,199

#34

#34 Best College for Human Resources Development in the U.S.

Midwestern State University
Wichita Falls, TX

Each year, Midwestern State University awards about 197 degrees to students studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more

Acceptance Rate

87%

Annual Degrees Awarded

5

SAT Score

910–1,110

Est. Net Price *

$11,798

Median Starting Salary

$57,679

#35

#35 Best College for Human Resources Development in the U.S.

Chicago State University
Chicago, IL

Every year, Chicago State University awards around 42 degrees to those majoring in Psychology, General, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more

Acceptance Rate

41%

Annual Degrees Awarded

5

SAT Score

790–980

Est. Net Price *

$9,852

Median Starting Salary

$55,355

#36

#36 Best College for Human Resources Development in the U.S.

Northeastern Illinois University
Chicago, IL

At Northeastern Illinois University, the most popular majors students study are Computer Science, Social Work, and Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies. In fact, Northeastern Illinois University grants 111 degrees per year to Computer Science majors....view more

Acceptance Rate

70%

Annual Degrees Awarded

10

SAT Score

820–1,020

Est. Net Price *

$14,669

Median Starting Salary

$55,527

#37

#37 Best College for Human Resources Development in the U.S.

Bellevue University
Bellevue, NE

At Bellevue University, the three most popular college majors students study are Business Administration and Management, General, Computer and Information Systems Security/Information Assurance, Traffic, Customs, and and Transportation Clerk/Technician....view more

Acceptance Rate

--

Annual Degrees Awarded

2

SAT Score

--

Est. Net Price *

$25,735

Median Starting Salary

$55,151

#38

#38 Best College for Human Resources Development in the U.S.

California Intercontinental University
Irvine, CA

At California Intercontinental University, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Business Administration and Management, General, Network and System Administration/Administrator, and Health/Health Care Administration/Management....view more

Acceptance Rate

--

Annual Degrees Awarded

4

SAT Score

--

Est. Net Price *

$0

Median Starting Salary

$58,542

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About Human Resources Development

Human Resources Development programs prepare individuals to apply integrated training, organizational development, and career planning and counseling skills to the design, management, and evaluation of programs to improve individual productivity, employability, and job satisfaction and organizational effectiveness. Includes instruction in psychology; organizational behavior; principles of adult education; occupational counseling; skill testing and evaluation; program design; consulting practice; organizational development; and applications to issues such as training, management development, customer service, and total quality management.

Of the 1,078 Human Resources Development degrees granted each year at the Masters degree level, 25% percent of whom are men and the other 75% percent are women. Did you know that Pennsylvania has more students graduating with a degree in Human Resources Development than any other state? In fact, Pennsylvania granted 238 degrees last year! The average annual income for a graduate with a bachelor's degree in Human Resources Development is $40,400.

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Careers

The highest paying career for Human Resources Development majors is Training and Development Specialists. But, something else to consider is how much demand there is for certain jobs. A career that is in high need that a degree in Human Resources Development can prepare you for is Training and Development Specialists.

Top Paying Careers

These are the highest paying careers for Human Resources Development majors.

Most In-Demand Careers

These are the careers in highest demand for Human Resources Development majors.

Student Demographics

Total Students
1,078
Female Students
812 (75%)
Male Students
266 (24%)

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