One of the world’s premier programs
for Human Resources & Industrial Relations

Why Illinois
≤2 YEARS

IN LENGTH

You can complete our on-campus program in three semesters, and our online program in just under two years.

90%

PLACEMENT RATE

Last year, over 90% of our domestic candidates in the on-campus program received job offers before June.

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HIGHER SALARIES

Full time hires averaged over $85k annually, and interns average over $6k per month. Online graduates see an average 26% salary bump post-graduation.

4,000

ALUMNI IN NETWORK

Our global alumni network advances the field of employment relations and your future career.

Institute and Extension Programs

Labor Education

Based in Champaign and Chicago, the Labor Education Program is the only state-wide provider of professional training and development for union leaders and workers in Illinois.

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Climate Jobs Institute

The Climate Jobs Institute informs Illinois’ clean energy transition through research that foregrounds workers and their communities. We guide state climate policy to reduce emissions and create high-quality jobs.

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Hazmat Training

The Hazardous Materials Training Program provides some of the most comprehensive hazardous materials training in the Midwest.

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