Human Resource Management · Alaska
Human Resource Management colleges in Alaska
CampusPin lists 8 U.S. colleges in Alaska that offer Human Resource Management programs. Compare tuition, acceptance rate, and enrollment in the table below, every figure links back to the institution's official IPEDS data.
Human Resource Management studies how organizations hire, develop, pay, and retain people, a business major suited to students who want to work at the intersection of people and operations.
Schools in Alaska that offer Human Resource Management
Alaska Bible College
Palmer, AK · University · Private
Tuition
$10,930
Acceptance
100%
Enrollment
34
Alaska Career College
Anchorage, AK · Community College · Private
Tuition
$10,976
Acceptance
100%
Enrollment
255
Alaska Christian College
Soldotna, AK · Community College · Private
Tuition
$9,014
Acceptance
89%
Enrollment
60
Alaska Pacific University
Anchorage, AK · University · Private
Tuition
$20,760
Acceptance
86%
Enrollment
541
Charter College
Anchorage, AK · University · Private
Tuition
$18,678
Acceptance
100%
Enrollment
2,277
University of Alaska Anchorage
Anchorage, AK · University · Public
Tuition
$7,566
Acceptance
67%
Enrollment
7,550
University of Alaska Fairbanks
Fairbanks, AK · University · Public
Tuition
$8,640
Acceptance
100%
Enrollment
5,029
University of Alaska Southeast
Juneau, AK · University · Public
Tuition
$6,960
Acceptance
63%
Enrollment
1,160
Human Resource Management programs in Alaska: by the numbers
A quick comparison of the 8 schools listed above, drawn from each institution's published IPEDS data.
Schools listed
8
Public / private
3 / 5
Universities / 2-year
6 / 2
Cities represented
5
In-state tuition range
$6,960–$20,760
Median in-state tuition
$9,972
Lowest published in-state tuition
University of Alaska Southeast
$6,960
Most selective
University of Alaska Southeast
63% acceptance
Largest by enrollment
University of Alaska Anchorage
7,550 students
Figures reflect the schools currently listed and each institution's most recent reported data. Verify current tuition and admissions details with the school before applying.
What you'll study in a Human Resource Management program
- Recruitment, selection, and talent acquisition processes
- Compensation, benefits design, and payroll administration
- Training, development, and performance management systems
- Employment and labor law (Title VII, FLSA, ADA, FMLA, EEO compliance)
- Labor relations, collective bargaining, and conflict resolution
- HR information systems (HRIS) and people analytics
- Organizational behavior, change management, and workforce planning
- Diversity, equity, and inclusion practices and ethics
Where a Human Resource Management degree can lead
- Human Resources Manager
- HR Generalist
- Recruiter / Talent Acquisition Specialist
- Compensation & Benefits Analyst
- HR Business Partner
- Training & Development Specialist
Typical pay: BLS, 2024 median wage for human resources managers: $140,030 per year
A Human Resource Management (HRM) major builds on the business core (accounting, finance, management, business statistics) and adds an HR-specific sequence covering recruitment and selection, compensation and benefits, training and development, performance management, employment law, labor relations, and HR analytics. Most programs are offered as a BBA or BS in Human Resource Management or as a management concentration, and many include an internship in an HR department or staffing firm.
Coursework emphasizes both the operational side of HR (payroll, benefits administration, HRIS systems, compliance with laws such as Title VII, the FLSA, the ADA, and FMLA) and the strategic side (workforce planning, organizational development, change management, and using people data to inform decisions). Graduates can start in generalist, recruiting, or HR coordinator roles and move into specialist tracks such as compensation, talent acquisition, employee relations, or HR business partner positions.
The major pairs naturally with study in employment law, organizational behavior, and analytics. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, employment of human resources managers is projected to grow 5% from 2024 to 2034, with a 2024 median wage of $140,030 per year for that role; most HR management positions require at least a bachelor's degree, and professional certifications (PHR/SPHR, SHRM-CP/SHRM-SCP) are common for advancement.
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