Here is an overview of the program, including how many students graduate each year, the diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Also, learn how WSU ranks among other schools offering degrees in human resource management.
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WSU ranks competitively among schools offering human resource management. More specifically it was ranked #68 out of 172 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #1 in Kansas.
In the most recent year for which we have data, Wichita State University handed out 40 bachelor’s degrees in human resource management.
Human Resource Management graduates with a bachelor’s degree from WSU report a median salary of $55,826 a year. This is higher than $52,641, the median for all majors at WSU.
To complete a bachelor’s at WSU, human resource management graduates take on a median debt of $21,570 in student loans. This is lower than $24,307, the typical median for all majors at WSU.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $6,843 | $17,714 |
| Fees | $2,155 | $2,155 |
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Among recent graduates, 28% of human resource management bachelor’s degrees went to men and 72% went to women.
The majority of human resource management bachelor’s degree graduates at WSU are White. Roughly 62% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Wichita State University with a bachelor’s in human resource management.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 25 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 4 |
Among recent graduates, 15% of human resource management master’s degrees went to men and 85% went to women.
The majority of human resource management master’s degree graduates at WSU were White. Approximately 70% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Wichita State University with a master’s in human resource management.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 23 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Here are the demographics of the human resource management majors at Wichita State University.
The human resource management program at WSU breaks down into the following more specific areas of study:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General | 92 |
WSU granted 92 completions in human resources management/personnel administration, general recently — 79% to women and 21% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (63%). This count includes degrees completed through distance education.