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California Master's Human Resource Management Universities

Compare 14 programs at 14 universities in California — graduates, earnings, debt and costs from the federal record on every listing.

14 universities · ranked best first

how we rank
1
US University of Southern California logo

University of Southern California

Los Angeles, California · Private University · Est. 1880

US #51 ROI A Admissions open
Net price
$32,740/yr
Admission rate
10%
Earnings (10yr)
$92,498
Students
20,443
2
NU National University logo

National University

San Diego, California · Private University · Est. 1971

US #348 ROI B Admissions open
Net price
$22,878/yr
Earnings (10yr)
$67,548
Students
10,794
3
UL University of La Verne logo

University of La Verne

La Verne, California · Private University · Est. 1891

US #357 ROI B Admissions open
Net price
$20,161/yr
Admission rate
71%
Earnings (10yr)
$65,464
Students
3,050
4
AP Azusa Pacific University logo

Azusa Pacific University

Azusa, California · Private University · Est. 1899

US #362 ROI B Admissions open
Net price
$22,212/yr
Admission rate
88%
Earnings (10yr)
$66,677
Students
2,759
5
US University of San Francisco logo

University of San Francisco

San Francisco, California · Private University · Est. 1855

US #365 ROI A Admissions open
Net price
$41,431/yr
Admission rate
62%
Earnings (10yr)
$89,812
Students
5,287
6
LS La Sierra University logo

La Sierra University

Riverside, California · Private University · Est. 1922

US #504 ROI C Admissions open
Net price
$45,566/yr
Admission rate
92%
Earnings (10yr)
$61,824
Students
1,116
7
CL California Lutheran University logo

California Lutheran University

Thousand Oaks, California · Private University · Est. 1959

US #644 ROI B Admissions open
Net price
$30,109/yr
Admission rate
76%
Earnings (10yr)
$68,712
Students
2,296
8
PU Pepperdine University logo

Pepperdine University

Malibu, California · Private University · Est. 1937

US #652 ROI A Admissions open
Net price
$58,098/yr
Admission rate
63%
Earnings (10yr)
$82,939
Students
3,553
9
GG Golden Gate University logo

Golden Gate University

San Francisco, California · Private University · Est. 1901

US #788 ROI B Admissions open
Earnings (10yr)
$87,434
Students
259
10
SS Sonoma State University logo

Sonoma State University

Rohnert Park, California · Public University · Est. 1960

US #904 ROI B Admissions open
Net price
$12,885/yr
Admission rate
93%
Earnings (10yr)
$65,986
Students
5,166
11
NU Northcentral University logo

Northcentral University

San Diego, California · Private University · Est. 1996

US #1015 ROI A Admissions open
Earnings (10yr)
$48,414
Students
60
12
UM University of Massachusetts Global logo

University of Massachusetts Global

Aliso Viejo, California · Public University · Est. 2021

US #1043 ROI A Admissions open
Net price
$32,654/yr
Earnings (10yr)
$65,703
Students
4,491
13
SU Simpson University logo

Simpson University

Redding, California · Private University · Est. 1921

US #1084 ROI C Admissions open
Net price
$27,817/yr
Admission rate
86%
Earnings (10yr)
$54,340
Students
809
14
TU Touro University Worldwide logo

Touro University Worldwide

Los Alamitos, California · Private University

US #1428 ROI F Admissions open
Net price
$19,058/yr
Earnings (10yr)
$40,803
Students
454

What this subject pays

Graduates of Human Resource Management programmes report a median $48,198 two years after finishing, across 339 programmes that publish the figure , against median debt of $26,486.

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Frequently asked questions

Which are the best universities for master's Human Resource Management universities in California?

By our composite ranking, the top choices include University of Southern California, National University, University of La Verne. The full ranked list above shows each one's national rank, costs and admission data.

How much does it cost to study master's Human Resource Management universities in California?

Costs vary widely by university: public institutions charge in-state residents far less than out-of-state and international students, and private universities set one price for everyone. Every listing above shows the published tuition and net price we hold from the federal College Scorecard, so you can compare like with like.

Can international students work while studying master's Human Resource Management universities in California?

Yes, within the rules of the F-1 student visa: on-campus work during term, Curricular Practical Training tied to the program, and Optional Practical Training (OPT) after graduating — with a longer extension for eligible STEM degrees.

Why study in California?

Filtering by California keeps living costs, in-state tuition eligibility and part-time work in one place — the results above are limited to institutions located there.

About master's Human Resource Management universities in California

This page lists master's Human Resource Management universities in California held in our database, ordered by a composite score that combines QS World positions, our editorial star rating, academic breadth, internationalisation and student support — never paid placement. Program and cost figures come from the US Department of Education's College Scorecard. Use the filters to narrow by subject, level, university type or location; every combination has its own address you can bookmark or share.

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