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General Contact
- School Code: 280500
- Phone: (518) 276-6000
- School Homepage
Admissions Office
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ACCEPTANCE RATE
66.58%FINANCIAL AID RATE
98%STUDENT TEACHER RATIO
13:1DEGREE OFFERED ONLINE
18FINANCIAL AID AWARD AVG.
$17,344Average Grants + Scholarship Aid Awarded to Undergraduate Students
Percent of Full-Time Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid
Percent of Students Paying In-State Tuition vs Out-of-State Tuition
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Human Resources Degree
The human resources program at Roberts Wesleyan 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 New York colleges that offer human resources degrees.
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Roberts Wesleyan College
Also known as RPI, Rensselaer
110 8th St, Troy, NY
Roberts Wesleyan College, located in Rochester, New York, was founded in 1866. The school was first known as the Chili Seminary when it was founded by B.T. Roberts, but changed its name in 1885 to Chesbrough Seminary after a financial gift from A.M. Chesbrough.
In 1945 the school again changed its name, this time to Roberts Junior College in honor of its founder and then again four years later to Roberts Wesleyan College, in order to pay homage to John Wesley, the founder of Methodism. The school added the Northeastern Seminary in 1998, which serves as a graduate school in theology.
Academics
Roberts Wesleyan College offers over fifty programs of study, including pre-professional studies and graduate level work. Students may take a variety of courses as electives to explore educational opportunities outside of their area of study. Various programs and educational opportunities are also present to assist students in the development of skill and the expansion of knowledge. Some programs in the pre-professional category can lead directly to graduate level work as part of a combined program.
Programs offered include:
Admissions and Financial Aid
Students interested in enrolling at Roberts Wesleyan College should complete the application for admission and provide all information requested, such as transcripts and test scores as requires. Once received, the student's application will be reviewed and a final decision made regarding admissions. The average GPA for students entering the school is 3.3 and an average SAT score of 1147.
Students in need of financial aid should complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and the TAP form in order to be considered. Deadlines must be met for financial aid awards to be determined and disbursed. Financial aid is available in the form of loans, grants and scholarships.
Students Enrolled in the Human Resources Program
Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Roberts Wesleyan College offers a bachelor's degree program in human resources.
Students by Gender (2019)
| Graduates | |
|---|---|
| Male | 20 |
| Female | 33 |
Students by Race (2019)
| Graduates | |
|---|---|
| American Indian | 1 |
| Black | 12 |
| Hispanic | 1 |
| White | 37 |
| Multiple Races | 1 |
| Unknown | 1 |
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
Upon completion of the Human Resources program at RPI, Rensselaer, most students have pursued careers in the following fields: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
- Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY
- Total Employment: 1
- Average Hourly Rate: $31.85
- Average Annual Salary: $66260
Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).
Admission Requirements & Details
The admissions information below may provide a better idea of the applicants Roberts Wesleyan College accepts. The details may include admissions application requirements and recommendations, as well as any college or dual credits that may be transferred.
College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credits
- Life Experience Credits
- AP Course Credits
Academics & Student Services
Student Services
To help support students, Roberts Wesleyan College may provide student services like those listed below:- Distance learning
- Remedial courses
- Career path counseling
- Student employment
- Assisting students to find work
Intercollegiate Athletics
Roberts Wesleyan College is a Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), with many of the sports being in the NCAA Division II without football classification. The most popular sports played are listed below:
- Basketball (East Coast Conference)
- Golf
- Lacrosse
- Soccer
- Swimming
- Tennis
- Track and Field, Indoor
- Track and Field, Outdoor
- Track and Field, X-Country
- Volleyball
- Bowling