The Human Resources major builds core foundations in this discipline and prepares students with practical, career-relevant skills. Use RoEDU⢠to find programs that match your goals.
Within Business, students often explore key subfields and specializations that provide targeted expertise.
Graduates translate classroom knowledge into real-world impact across sectors through hands-on projects and internships.
As part of Business, this major connects to diverse, high-demand fields and interdisciplinary pathways.
Typical starting pay soon after graduation.
Estimated after a decade of experience.
Seasoned professionals at ~20 years.
CAGR (compound annual growth rate) summarizes average yearly change across the observed period.
Employment-weighted across mapped SOCs; entry â 85% of median; historical CAGR shown for last 5y; projections capped at 3% CAGR; lifetime is 40-year present value at 3% discount.
Data from Bureau of Labor Statistics (2024) ⢠Median wages, employment, and growth projections
| Occupation | Median Wage | Total Jobs | Growth Rate | Education |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Compensation and Benefits Managers SOC: 11-3111 Occupation: Compensation and Benefits Managers | $140,360 | 20,070 | N/A | N/A |
Human Resources Managers SOC: 11-3121 Occupation: Human Resources Managers | $140,030 | 215,520 | N/A | N/A |
Training and Development Managers SOC: 11-3131 Occupation: Training and Development Managers | $127,090 | 44,960 | N/A | N/A |
Compliance Officers SOC: 13-1041 Occupation: Compliance Officers | $78,420 | 397,770 | N/A | N/A |
Human Resources Specialists SOC: 13-1071 Occupation: Human Resources Specialists | $72,910 | 917,460 | N/A | N/A |
Labor Relations Specialists SOC: 13-1075 Occupation: Labor Relations Specialists | $93,500 | 64,590 | N/A | N/A |
Historical data from Bureau of Labor Statistics (2020-2024) ⢠Salary trends and employment growth over 5 years
| Year | Median Wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $140,030 | 215,520 |
| 2023 | $136,350 | 200,600 |
| 2022 | $130,000 | 181,360 |
| 2021 | $126,230 | 166,530 |
| 2020 | $121,220 | 156,600 |
| Year | Median Wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $72,910 | 917,460 |
| 2023 | $67,650 | 895,970 |
| 2022 | $64,240 | 835,360 |
| 2021 | $62,290 | 740,830 |
| 2020 | $63,490 | 647,810 |
| Year | Median Wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $93,500 | 64,590 |
| 2023 | $89,980 | 62,800 |
| 2022 | $82,010 | 62,200 |
| 2021 | $77,010 | 63,810 |
| 2020 | $73,240 | 70,050 |
| Year | Median Wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $49,440 | 92,580 |
| 2023 | $47,710 | 101,440 |
| 2022 | $45,930 | 103,680 |
| 2021 | $45,630 | 102,770 |
| 2020 | $43,250 | 108,470 |