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Human Resource Management Schools in New Jersey

In 2020-2021, 867 students earned their HR degrees in NJ.

As a degree choice, Human Resource Management is the 6th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Human Resource Management Majors in New Jersey

HR majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 606
Master’s Degree 211
Post-Master’s Certificate 40
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 40
Associate Degree 6
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 3
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 3
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 1
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 1
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 1

Gender Distribution

In New Jersey, a HR major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of HR majors in New Jersey is as follows:

  • Asian: 11.1%
  • Black or African American: 10.5%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 18.7%
  • White: 38.5%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 15.5%
  • Other Races: 5.8%
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Jobs for Human Resource Management Grads in New Jersey

There are 38,010 people in the state and 1,325,020 people in the nation working in HR jobs.

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Wages for Human Resource Management Jobs in New Jersey

In this state, HR grads earn an average of $111,740. Nationwide, they make an average of $70,730.

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There are 8 colleges in New Jersey that offer HR degrees. Learn about the most popular 8 below:

601 Degrees in Major Awarded
80% Graduation Rate
50,411 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $54,962 a year. A typical student attending Rutgers New Brunswick will pay a net price of $23,035. The student loan default rate is 2.60% which is lower than average.

#2

Seton Hall University

South Orange
95 Degrees in Major Awarded
70% Graduation Rate
9,814 Total Students

100% of students get financical aid. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $54,071 after earning their degree at this institution. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 93% are considered full time.

48 Degrees in Major Awarded
10,495 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 4.70% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Graduates earn an average $55,659 after graduation. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 20 to 1.

#4

Rowan University

Glassboro
39 Degrees in Major Awarded
72% Graduation Rate
19,678 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 4.60%. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $27,158. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 89% of students receive it.

#5

Rider University

Lawrenceville
27 Degrees in Major Awarded
65% Graduation Rate
4,636 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $47,393 after graduation. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 10 to 1. The student loan default rate of 4.70% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

6 Degrees in Major Awarded
6,369 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $31,664 after earning their degree at this institution. Of all the students who attend this school, 75% get financial aid. The full-time teacher rate is 100%.

5 Degrees in Major Awarded
50% Graduation Rate
3,197 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 6.50% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 37% are considered full time. An average student at Saint Peter's College will pay a net price of $12,470.

#8

Bloomfield College

Bloomfield
2 Degrees in Major Awarded
34% Graduation Rate
1,533 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 100%. The average student takes 4.53 years to complete their degree at Bloomfield College. The student to faculty ratio is 15 to 1.

Human Resource Management Careers in NJ

Some of the careers HR majors go into include:

Job Title NJ Job Growth NJ Median Salary
Training and Development Specialists 11% $73,280
Training and Development Managers 10% $144,860
Human Resources Managers 8% $147,500
Human Resources Specialists 7% $69,400
Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists 5% $76,570
Compensation and Benefits Managers 5% $160,140
Labor Relations Specialists -9% $106,240

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to HR.

Major Annual Graduates in NJ
Business Administration & Management 9,128
Accounting 2,155
Finance & Financial Management 1,382
Marketing 872
Management Sciences & Methods 763
Business & Commerce 676
Hospitality Management 215
Management Information Systems 197

View all majors related to Human Resource Management

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