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Human Resource Management Schools in New Jersey

867 students earned HR degrees in New Jersey in the 2020-2021 year.

As a degree choice, Human Resource Management is the 23rd most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Human Resource Management Majors in New Jersey

HR majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 606
Master’s Degree 211
Post-Master’s Certificate 40
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 40
Associate Degree 6
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 3
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 3
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 1
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 1
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 1

Gender Distribution

In New Jersey, a HR major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of HR majors in New Jersey is as follows:

  • Asian: 11.1%
  • Black or African American: 10.5%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 18.7%
  • White: 38.5%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 15.5%
  • Other Races: 5.8%
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Jobs for Human Resource Management Grads in New Jersey

There are 38,010 people in the state and 1,325,020 people in the nation working in HR jobs.

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Wages for Human Resource Management Jobs in New Jersey

In this state, HR grads earn an average of $111,740. Nationwide, they make an average of $70,730.

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There are 10 colleges in New Jersey that offer HR degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

601 Degrees in Major Awarded
80% Graduation Rate
50,411 Total Students

A typical student attending Rutgers New Brunswick will pay a net price of $23,035. 16 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The student loan default rate is 2.60% which is lower than average.

#2

Seton Hall University

South Orange
95 Degrees in Major Awarded
70% Graduation Rate
9,814 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 93% are considered full time. 100% of students get financical aid. The student loan default rate is 3.60% which is lower than average.

51 Degrees in Major Awarded
10,495 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 4.70% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Graduates earn an average $55,659 after graduation. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 20 to 1.

#4

Rowan University

Glassboro
39 Degrees in Major Awarded
72% Graduation Rate
19,678 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 17 to 1. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 89% of students receive it. The full-time teacher rate is 52%.

#5

Rider University

Lawrenceville
27 Degrees in Major Awarded
65% Graduation Rate
4,636 Total Students

An average student at Rider will pay a net price of $27,882. Graduates earn an average $47,393 after graduation. 100% of students get financical aid.

16 Degrees in Major Awarded
71% Graduation Rate
21,005 Total Students

82% of students get financical aid. 38% of the teachers are full time. The student loan default rate is 4.30% which is lower than average.

10 Degrees in Major Awarded
74% Graduation Rate
9,893 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $21,404. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $45,422 a year. 91% of students get financical aid.

9 Degrees in Major Awarded
87% Graduation Rate
7,257 Total Students

99% of students get financical aid. The full-time teacher rate is 100%. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $82,237 a year.

6 Degrees in Major Awarded
6,369 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 100%. Of all the students who attend this school, 75% get financial aid. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $31,664 after earning their degree at this institution.

#10

Saint Peter's University

Jersey City
5 Degrees in Major Awarded
50% Graduation Rate
3,197 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 13 to 1. 100% of students get financical aid. An average student at Saint Peter's College will pay a net price of $12,470.

Human Resource Management Careers in NJ

Some of the careers HR majors go into include:

Job Title NJ Job Growth NJ Median Salary
Business Professors 17% $96,490
Training and Development Specialists 11% $73,280
Training and Development Managers 10% $144,860
Human Resources Managers 8% $147,500
Human Resources Specialists 7% $69,400
Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists 5% $76,570
Compensation and Benefits Managers 5% $160,140
Labor Relations Specialists -9% $106,240

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to HR.

Major Annual Graduates in NJ
Business Administration & Management 9,288
Accounting 2,166
Finance & Financial Management 1,383
Marketing 878
Management Sciences & Methods 844
Business & Commerce 676
Hospitality Management 215
Management Information Systems 198

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