Human Resources Degree

The human resources program at Fairleigh Dickinson University – Metropolitan Campus 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 New Jersey colleges that offer human resources degrees.

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Fairleigh Dickinson University – Metropolitan Campus (FDU)

1126 Morris Ave, Union, NJ

Fairleigh Dickinson University - Metropolitan Campus provides a variety of educational opportunities for students to assist them in their growth and development. The school is located in Teaneck, New Jersey and operated as a private institution. Over 9,100 students enroll at FDU annually.

Students may select from a few areas of study, including:

• Liberal Arts And Sciences
• Business And Marketing Studies
• Education
• Health And Clinical Professions
• Public Administration And Social Services

To be considered for admissions, applicants may be required to fill out an application, write a personal statement, and submit high school records and test scores, which are then reviewed by the admissions staff. The majority of students at FDU scored within the range of 1310 to 1610 on the SAT. An estimated 60% of all students that applied were admitted at Fairleigh Dickinson University - Metropolitan Campus, with 23% of those accepted choosing to enroll.

The cost of undergraduate tuition is nearly $36,000 annually. Tuition prices may change for any number of reasons, and as such students should use the school's price of attendance calculator to identify their cost of attendance. Student housing is available on-campus for students. The annual cost of housing is about $8,800. FDU may help with costs by offering financial aid for students who qualify in the form of grants and loans.

This school offers a variety of athletic programs overseen by the NCAA. Athletic programs available include:

• Baseball (NCAA Division I-AAA)
• Basketball (NCAA Division I-AAA)
• Fencing (NCAA Division I-AAA)
• Golf (NCAA Division I-AAA)

Students may visit the FDU website to see a complete list of academic programs offered, financial aid details, and more that is available at this school.

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

• Nassau County-Suffolk County, NY Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 3
  • Average Hourly Rate: $33.31
  • Average Annual Salary: $69290
• Newark, NJ-PA Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 3
  • Average Hourly Rate: $36.21
  • Average Annual Salary: $75320

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