School of Labor and Employment Relations

273 Total Students

On-Campus MHRIR

78 Undergrad Institutions

>50% Internships converted into full-time roles

Average age is 24 years old

48 unique majors

10 countries

Online MHRIR

26.2%

of students received a salary increase

84%

of graduates received a promotion of changed jobs within six months of graduation

72%

of students had experience in HR prior to joining the program

Financial Highlights

2025202420232022
Operating Budget
This year’s budget includes $4.3M in appropriations directly from the State to support the LER Graduate Program, Labor Education Program, and the Climate Jobs Institute
$10.9M$11.7M$10.3M$7.8M
Research Spending
An all-time high for LER!
$900K$625K$590K$580K
Auxiliary Program Revenue
Primarily consisting of extension program & hazmat revenues
$1.3M$910K$1.1M$682K

Career Success

School of Labor and Employment Relations

504 E. Armory Avenue
Champaign, IL 61820

Phone: (217) 333-1482

Fax: (217) 244-9290

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