Human Resources Degree

The human resources program at Rowan University 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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Rowan University

Also known as Rowan College of New Jersey

900 Lakewood Ave, Lakewood, NJ

Rowan University is a public institution located in Glassboro, New Jersey and provides a large number of educational opportunities for students. Rowan University has a yearly student enrollment of nearly eleven thousand.

A list of some of the more popular programs offered are:

• Education
• Business And Marketing Studies
• Security And Protective Services
• Psychology
• Communication Technology

To be considered for admissions, students may be asked to fill out an application, write a personal statement, and submit school transcripts, which are then studied by admissions staff. Most students at this school scored within the range of 1530 to 1760 on the SAT. 57% of applicants are accepted to Rowan University, of which 35% choose to enroll. More information on admissions can be found here.

The tuition at this school varies based on the state of residence of the student. In-state residents pay approximately $13,000 per year and out-of-state residents are charged $22,000 per year. The price of on-campus housing is around $7,400 per year. Students at Rowan University may be eligible for aid which is typically grants and loans.

The Rowan University Professors participate in several intercollegiate athletic programs, within the NCAA organization. Athletic programs that are available may include:

• Baseball (NCAA Division III)
• Basketball (NCAA Division III)
• Track & Field (NCAA Division III)

To see a full list of academic programs offered, enrollment information, financial aid details, and more, please visit the school's website at www.rowan.edu.

Students Enrolled in the Human Resources Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Rowan University offers a bachelor's degree 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

• 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).