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Human Resources And Personnel Management Majors’ Salary Over the Career
This figure shows median earnings by age for those who majored in Human Resources And Personnel Management but have a bachelor’s degree only: “This Major (BA only)”, and those who majored in Human Resources And Personnel Management but obtained a masters degree or higher: “This Major (Grad Degree)”. For reference, “All Majors (BA only)” contains the median income for all college graduates who have a bachelor’s degree only, and “All Majors (Grad Degree)” contains the median income for all college graduates who have a Master’s degree or higher.
This table highlights key outcomes for Human Resources And Personnel Management majors, compared to averages for all college graduates.
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Top 10 Early-Career Occupations (Bachelor’s only)
These are the top occupations for Human Resources And Personnel Management majors aged 25-35 who have a BA only (no graduate degree) and the median income they received in the occupation. The share indicates the percentage of Human Resources And Personnel Management majors aged 25-35 with a BA only who worked in that occupation.
| Share | Occupation | Income |
|---|---|---|
| 26 | Human Resources, Training, and Labor Relations Specialists | 65,900 |
| 7 | Human Resources Managers | 79,400 |
| 3 | Secretaries and Administrative Assistants | 43,200 |
| 3 | First-Line Supervisors of Sales Workers | 54,800 |
| 3 | Unemployed | 0 |
| 3 | Managers, nec (including Postmasters) | 70,800 |
| 3 | Customer Service Representatives | 46,400 |
| 2 | Financial Managers | 61,100 |
| 2 | Accountants and Auditors | 51,000 |
| 2 | Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping | 46,100 |
Top 10 Mid-Career Occupations (Bachelor’s only)
These are the top occupations for Human Resources And Personnel Management majors aged 45-55 who have a BA only (no graduate degree) and the median income they received in the occupation. The share indicates the percentage of Human Resources And Personnel Management majors aged 45-55 with a BA only who worked in that occupation.
| Share | Occupation | Income |
|---|---|---|
| 13 | Human Resources, Training, and Labor Relations Specialists | 89,000 |
| 9 | Human Resources Managers | 112,000 |
| 6 | Unemployed | 0 |
| 5 | Managers, nec (including Postmasters) | 95,500 |
| 4 | Secretaries and Administrative Assistants | 48,000 |
| 4 | First-Line Supervisors of Sales Workers | 92,200 |
| 2 | Customer Service Representatives | 43,200 |
| 2 | Chief executives and legislators/public administration | 192,000 |
| 2 | First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers | 84,300 |
| 1 | Elementary and Middle School Teachers | 28,100 |
Top 10 Mid-Career Occupations (Master’s Degree or higher)
These are the top occupations for Human Resources And Personnel Management majors aged 45-55 who have completed graduate work (Masters, PhD, Professional Degree) and the median income they received in the occupation. The share indicates the percentage of Human Resources And Personnel Management majors aged 45-55 with graduate degrees who worked in that occupation.
| Share | Occupation | Income |
|---|---|---|
| 15 | Human Resources, Training, and Labor Relations Specialists | 110,000 |
| 11 | Human Resources Managers | 132,000 |
| 6 | Managers, nec (including Postmasters) | 129,000 |
| 4 | Lawyers, and judges, magistrates, and other judicial workers | 178,000 |
| 4 | Unemployed | 0 |
| 3 | Chief executives and legislators/public administration | 189,000 |
| 3 | Elementary and Middle School Teachers | 69,200 |
| 3 | Management Analysts | 86,800 |
| 2 | Postsecondary Teachers | 81,200 |
| 2 | Education Administrators | 97,400 |
Top 10 Early-Career Industries
These are the top industries for Human Resources And Personnel Management majors aged 25-35 and the median income they received in the industry. The share indicates the percentage of Human Resources And Personnel Management majors aged 25-35 who worked in that industry.
| Share | Industry | Income |
|---|---|---|
| 4 | N/A (not applicable) | 0 |
| 4 | Insurance | 66,700 |
| 4 | Banking | 60,900 |
| 3 | Personnel supply services | 60,500 |
| 3 | Hospitals | 59,700 |
| 3 | Colleges and universities | 55,400 |
| 3 | Computer and data processing services | 80,400 |
| 3 | Health services, n.e.c. | 54,500 |
| 3 | Management and public relations services | 69,300 |
| 3 | All construction | 61,100 |
Top 10 Mid-Career Industries
These are the top industries for Human Resources And Personnel Management majors aged 45-55 and the median income they received in the industry. The share indicates the percentage of Human Resources And Personnel Management majors aged 45-55 who worked in that industry.
| Share | Industry | Income |
|---|---|---|
| 5 | Elementary and secondary schools | 56,600 |
| 5 | N/A (not applicable) | 0 |
| 4 | Insurance | 108,000 |
| 4 | Colleges and universities | 75,400 |
| 4 | Hospitals | 81,300 |
| 4 | National security and international affairs | 96,700 |
| 3 | Management and public relations services | 93,000 |
| 3 | Health services, n.e.c. | 74,800 |
| 2 | Justice, public order, and safety | 90,700 |
| 2 | All construction | 77,700 |
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