Compensation & Benefits Specialist: where to study
Every U.S. school that awarded one of the 4 programs NCES links to this career in 2023-24, certificate to doctorate. A complete list, not a ranking.
NCES IPEDS
- Checked
- 21 Oct 2026
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Filter by state, program, award level and type of school. Each result links to the school's College Navigator profile (costs, admissions, graduation rates) and its own site.
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Programs that lead to this career
The NCES CIP–SOC crosswalk links SOC 13-1141 to these programs. Awards in 2023-24, all levels, first majors. NCES
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| Program | CIP code | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| Business Administration and Management, General | 52.0201 | 330,109 |
| Finance, General | 52.0801 | 45,960 |
| Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General | 52.1001 | 17,269 |
| Insurance | 52.1701 | 1,908 |
By award level: (awards, not schools).
Largest programs by awards
Size tells you where many students study, not which program is best for you.
| School | Location | Type | Awards |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Phoenix-Arizona | Phoenix, AZ | 4-year · Private for-profit | 12,482 |
| Southern New Hampshire University | Manchester, NH | 4-year · Private nonprofit | 11,676 |
| Western Governors University | Salt Lake City, UT | 4-year · Private nonprofit | 6,925 |
| Purdue University Global | West Lafayette, IN | 4-year · Public | 4,437 |
| Colorado Technical University-Colorado Springs | Colorado Springs, CO | 4-year · Private for-profit | 4,226 |
| University of Maryland Global Campus | Adelphi, MD | 4-year · Public | 3,701 |
| Liberty University | Lynchburg, VA | 4-year · Private nonprofit | 3,513 |
| Grand Canyon University | Phoenix, AZ | 4-year · Private nonprofit | 3,327 |
| University of the People | Pasadena, CA | 4-year · Private nonprofit | 3,292 |
| American Public University System | Charles Town, WV | 4-year · Private for-profit | 3,275 |
Schools in each state
How many schools in each state awarded one of these programs in 2023-24. Each state page lists all of its schools with cost and completion.
- Alabama40 schools
- Alaska7 schools
- Arizona35 schools
- Arkansas33 schools
- California221 schools
- Colorado29 schools
- Connecticut19 schools
- Delaware6 schools
- District of Columbia11 schools
- Florida96 schools
- Georgia84 schools
- Hawaii7 schools
- Idaho9 schools
- Illinois85 schools
- Indiana44 schools
- Iowa42 schools
- Kansas36 schools
- Kentucky43 schools
- Louisiana30 schools
- Maine16 schools
- Maryland39 schools
- Massachusetts63 schools
- Michigan70 schools
- Minnesota53 schools
- Mississippi25 schools
- Missouri50 schools
- Montana15 schools
- Nebraska21 schools
- Nevada7 schools
- New Hampshire18 schools
- New Jersey49 schools
- New Mexico24 schools
- New York139 schools
- North Carolina111 schools
- North Dakota18 schools
- Ohio85 schools
- Oklahoma35 schools
- Oregon28 schools
- Pennsylvania115 schools
- Rhode Island11 schools
- South Carolina46 schools
- South Dakota15 schools
- Tennessee53 schools
- Texas136 schools
- Utah12 schools
- Vermont7 schools
- Virginia52 schools
- Washington46 schools
- West Virginia26 schools
- Wisconsin51 schools
- Wyoming7 schools
About this list
Where these facts come from
Official and primary sources only, each checked on the date shown. Rules on testing, aid, licensing and immigration change, so confirm a detail with its source before you rely on it.
- IPEDS Completions, 2023-24 (complete data file C2024_A) · National Center for Education Statistics checked 2026-10-21
- CIP 2020 to SOC 2018 Crosswalk · National Center for Education Statistics checked 2026-10-21
- College Scorecard data, Most Recent Institution-Level file (release of 15 Oct 2026) · U.S. Department of Education checked 2026-10-21
- Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) 2020, code file · National Center for Education Statistics checked 2026-10-21
- Approved occupations for Registered Apprenticeship (spreadsheet: RAPIDS code, type, minimum term) · U.S. Department of Labor, Office of Apprenticeship (Apprenticeship.gov) checked 2026-10-21
- College Navigator · National Center for Education Statistics checked 2026-10-07