Human Resources Degree

The human resources program at Great Basin College prepares students for careers as a human resources assistant or manager or labor relations manager. The program focuses on managing the development of human capital in organizations and providing services to individuals and groups. Program courses include: personnel and organization policy, human resource dynamics and flows, labor relations, civil rights, laws and regulations, compensation systems, work systems, career management, employee testing and assessment, recruitment, and managing employee and job training programs. Get more details below including other Nevada colleges that offer human resources degrees.

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Great Basin College

North Virginia Street, Reno, NV

Great Basin College is situated in Elko, Nevada, USA. Opened in 1967 as Elko Community college, it later changed its name to Northern Nevada Community College and then to its present name .Great Basin has it main campus in Elko where it also has halls for the resident population. The college has a number of branches in the states of Battle Mountain, Ely, Pahrump and Winnemucca plus there are multiple satellite centers across rural Nevadas.

The college offers 2 year and 4 year courses in multiple disciplines ranging from accountancy, agriculture, business administration, criminal justice, early childhood education, English language, industrial technology, mathematics, medical transcription, nursing and many more.

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Courses range from complete fast track learning programs to weekend college programs to online courses. The school size is about 3600 approximate students which has a male / female mix of 34:66.

The undergrad course charges $2700 for tuitions for in- state students. Room boarding and books cost an additional $7000. The figures are for 2012-2013.

Great Basin College is especially popular among the working community who prefer to take online classes. These courses are quite cheap and offer the flexibility of weekend study. The staff of the college deserves a special mention as they are very friendly and take a lot of time to guide students when required.

All in all Great Basin is a wonderful place to jumpstart your career if you are quite undecided about which stream to pursue. The variety of courses available means you have a lot of choice. It helps you to prepare for university life, if you are planning to get one ahead.

Students Enrolled in the Human Resources Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Great Basin College offers a less than two-year award program in human resources.

Students by Gender (2019)

Students by Race (2019)

Source: IPEDS Survey 2012-2020: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.

Career Options for Graduates

Compensation and Benefits Managers

Description

Plan, direct, or coordinate compensation and benefits activities of an organization.

Human Resources Managers

Description

Plan, direct, or coordinate human resources activities and staff of an organization.

Training and Development Managers

Description

Plan, direct, or coordinate the training and development activities and staff of an organization.

Human Resources Specialists

Description

Perform activities in the human resource area. Includes employment specialists who screen, recruit, interview, and place workers.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, human resources specialists employment is expected to grow at a rate of 4.6% from 2014 to 2024

Salary & Wages

• Reno, NV
  • Total Employment: 670
  • Average Hourly Rate: $26.28
  • Average Annual Salary: $54670

Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).