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.
Median earnings of all students 3 years after graduation.
EarningsPlus compares student earnings after college against a benchmark of all students with the same graduate degree, adjusting for the in-state / out-of-state composition of the student body.
The total debt accrued by the median student at the time of graduation.
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.
A master’s in HR can lead to career advancement and better-paid positions in areas such as strategic human resources. We rank the best human resources masters programs according to our methodology.
Our master’s in human resources rankings cover 115 of the 183 universities available, accounting for 78% of total student conferrals. Three years after completing their degree, graduates earn a weighted average salary of $54,374.
#1 in District of Columbia|#24 in Human Resources Management nationally
George Washington University
Washington, District of Columbia
Economic score:0.30
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.
Median earnings of all students 3 years after graduation.
EarningsPlus: + $30,573
EarningsPlus compares student earnings after college against a benchmark of all students with the same graduate degree, adjusting for the in-state / out-of-state composition of the student body.
Debt:$39,730
The total debt accrued by the median student at the time of graduation.
Debt to earnings:0.48
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.
#2 in District of Columbia|#31 in Human Resources Management nationally
Georgetown University
Washington, District of Columbia
Economic score:0.37
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.
Median earnings of all students 3 years after graduation.
EarningsPlus: + $43,661
EarningsPlus compares student earnings after college against a benchmark of all students with the same graduate degree, adjusting for the in-state / out-of-state composition of the student body.
Debt:$64,590
The total debt accrued by the median student at the time of graduation.
Debt to earnings:0.66
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.
How long does it take to pay down debt in human resource mgmt. in District of Columbia?
Years
1.6 years
The average debt accrued from a master's degree in human resource mgmt. is covered by average graduate earnings in 1.6 years.
How much do graduates with master's degree in human resource mgmt. earn in District of Columbia?
Salary
$49,773
The median master's degree in human resource mgmt. graduate earns $49,773 3 years after graduating.
How much does a master's degree in human resource mgmt. cost in District of Columbia?
Net cost
$30,872
The average annual cost of a master's degree in human resource mgmt. is $30,872. This is the net cost and considers only students that have received Title IV funds.