Human Resources Degree

The human resources program at Thomas Edison State 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 Jersey colleges that offer human resources degrees.

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Thomas Edison State College (TESU)

80 Moonachie Ave, Teterboro, NJ

Thomas Edison State College is a public college that has a large number of degree programs available for students to choose from. The school is located in Trenton, NJ, in a predominantly urban area. Thomas Edison State College is a large institution, enrolling over 19,000 per year.

Students may choose from many areas of study, including:

• Liberal Arts And Sciences
• Interdisciplinary Studies
• Social Sciences
• Business And Marketing Studies
• Engineering
• Health And Clinical Professions

The school maintains an open enrollment policy, accepting all students that meet the minimum requirements for admission. Submission of transcripts, records, test scores, and personal statements may be requested for certain programs. More information regarding admissions can be found here.

The cost of undergraduate tuition is different for in-state and out-of-state residents. In-state residents pay nearly $5,900 and out-of-state residents pay $8,600 per year. Financial aid may be provided to students that meet the necessary requirements by way of grants or student loans.

For a complete list of programs offered, enrollment information, student services, and more, please visit the school's website at http://www.tesc.edu.

Students Enrolled in the Human Resources Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. TESU has offered the following programs for students:

• Less Than Two-Year Award
• Bachelor's Degree
• Post-Baccalaureate Certificate
• Master's Degree

Students by Academic Level (2019)

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).