Best HR master's programs in California

HR Management master’s graduates in California earn a weighted average salary of $58,981 3 years after graduation, placing them in the top 50% nationally.

Our hr management graduate rankings cover 6 of the 11 programs available in California, accounting for 40% of total student graduates. We only include schools with sufficient earnings and/or debt data.

Cost of living is not considered when comparing states.

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#1 in California | #1 in Human Resources Management nationally

University of San Francisco

San Francisco, California

Economic score 0.14

The Economic Score is the combination of debt-to-earnings ratio and earningsplus. We use the economic score to determine a graduate program’s rank. The lower the economic score the better. For an analysis of how we arrive at the economic score, and a description of our data sources, please visit our methodology page.

Earnings $130,019

Median earnings of all students 3 years after graduating.

Debt to earnings 0.3

The debt-to-earnings ratio is calculated by dividing student debt upon graduation by the annual salary. A debt to earnings ratio of 1 means that annual educational debt is the same as annual earnings.

Debt $40,494

The total debt accrued by the median student at the time of graduation.

#2 in California | #29 in Human Resources Management nationally

Pepperdine University

Malibu, California

Economic score 0.34

The Economic Score is the combination of debt-to-earnings ratio and earningsplus. We use the economic score to determine a graduate program’s rank. The lower the economic score the better. For an analysis of how we arrive at the economic score, and a description of our data sources, please visit our methodology page.

Earnings $122,038

Median earnings of all students 3 years after graduating.

Debt to earnings 0.7

The debt-to-earnings ratio is calculated by dividing student debt upon graduation by the annual salary. A debt to earnings ratio of 1 means that annual educational debt is the same as annual earnings.

Debt $80,000

The total debt accrued by the median student at the time of graduation.

#3 in California | #51 in Human Resources Management nationally
Economic score 0.49

The Economic Score is the combination of debt-to-earnings ratio and earningsplus. We use the economic score to determine a graduate program’s rank. The lower the economic score the better. For an analysis of how we arrive at the economic score, and a description of our data sources, please visit our methodology page.

Earnings $71,709

Median earnings of all students 3 years after graduating.

Debt to earnings 0.6

The debt-to-earnings ratio is calculated by dividing student debt upon graduation by the annual salary. A debt to earnings ratio of 1 means that annual educational debt is the same as annual earnings.

Debt $41,000

The total debt accrued by the median student at the time of graduation.

#4 in California | #66 in Human Resources Management nationally

University of La Verne

La Verne, California

Economic score 0.62

The Economic Score is the combination of debt-to-earnings ratio and earningsplus. We use the economic score to determine a graduate program’s rank. The lower the economic score the better. For an analysis of how we arrive at the economic score, and a description of our data sources, please visit our methodology page.

Earnings $69,352

Median earnings of all students 3 years after graduating.

Debt to earnings 0.6

The debt-to-earnings ratio is calculated by dividing student debt upon graduation by the annual salary. A debt to earnings ratio of 1 means that annual educational debt is the same as annual earnings.

Debt $41,000

The total debt accrued by the median student at the time of graduation.

#5 in California | #91 in Human Resources Management nationally

Azusa Pacific University

Azusa, California

Economic score 1.02

The Economic Score is the combination of debt-to-earnings ratio and earningsplus. We use the economic score to determine a graduate program’s rank. The lower the economic score the better. For an analysis of how we arrive at the economic score, and a description of our data sources, please visit our methodology page.

Earnings $43,917

Median earnings of all students 3 years after graduating.

Debt to earnings 0.8

The debt-to-earnings ratio is calculated by dividing student debt upon graduation by the annual salary. A debt to earnings ratio of 1 means that annual educational debt is the same as annual earnings.

Debt $33,805

The total debt accrued by the median student at the time of graduation.

#6 in California | #96 in Human Resources Management nationally
Economic score 1.86

The Economic Score is the combination of debt-to-earnings ratio and earningsplus. We use the economic score to determine a graduate program’s rank. The lower the economic score the better. For an analysis of how we arrive at the economic score, and a description of our data sources, please visit our methodology page.

Earnings $38,289

Median earnings of all students 3 years after graduating.

Debt to earnings 1.3

The debt-to-earnings ratio is calculated by dividing student debt upon graduation by the annual salary. A debt to earnings ratio of 1 means that annual educational debt is the same as annual earnings.

Debt $51,250

The total debt accrued by the median student at the time of graduation.

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How long does it take to pay down debt in human resource mgmt. in California?

Years

Under a year

The average debt accrued from a master's degree in human resource mgmt. is covered by average graduate earnings in under a year.

How much do graduates with a master's degree in human resource mgmt. earn in California?

Salary

$58,981

The median master's degree in human resource mgmt. graduate earns $58,981 3 years after graduating.

How much does a master's degree in human resource mgmt. cost in California?

Net cost

$28,496

The average annual cost of a master's degree in human resource mgmt. is $28,496. This is the net cost and considers only students that have received Title IV funds.

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