What's the return on investment of an HR degree

Thinking about heading back to school but not sure if it'll be worth your investment of both time and money? Degrees aren't cheap, but they can equip you with skills to excel and move ahead in your field. If you do your research about the benefits and potential for advancement in your career, it's easy to see which careers are in high demand and can offer you a high return on your educational investment.

The field of human resources is growing and looking for future leaders. The Bureau of Labor Statistics projects a 13 percent increase in overall employment in all human resources job categories between 2012 and 2022, a rate on pace with other growing occupations. Furthering your career in the field of human resources can offer you a breadth of job opportunities across various industries. And businesses cannot function without human resources, so this career track has a lot of security. In terms of earnings, human resource managers have a median annual salary of $99,720.

One of the great things about a career in human resource management is the ability to tailor the career to your interests. For example, human resource managers help with the recruiting and hiring of new staff, serve as the link between employees and management and also make sure the company runs smoothly.

If you're looking to go back to school for a degree that will offer you a high return on investment, human resources is a field to consider. It's a highly customizable career option and there is ample opportunity for job growth in the market. The minimum requirement for a HR professional is to have a bachelor's degree, but a master's degree will give you a competitive advantage.

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