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Human Resource Management Schools in New Jersey

In 2020-2021, 251 students earned their HR degrees in NJ.

A Human Resource Management major is the 27th most popular major in this 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
Master’s Degree 211
Post-Master’s Certificate 40
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 40

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: 6.8%
  • Black or African American: 14.3%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 15.9%
  • White: 44.2%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 12.7%
  • Other Races: 6.0%
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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 8 colleges in New Jersey that offer HR degrees. Learn about the most popular 8 below:

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

66% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $54,962 a year. A typical student attending Rutgers New Brunswick will pay a net price of $23,035.

#2

Seton Hall University

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

The student loan default rate is 3.60% which is lower than average. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $54,071 after earning their degree at this institution. The student to faculty ratio is 14 to 1.

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

38% of the teachers are full time. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $46,890 after earning their degree at this institution. The average student takes 4.39 years to complete their degree at Montclair State.

16 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.

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

91% of students get financical aid. This public school has an average net price of $21,404. The average student takes 4.24 years to complete their degree at Stockton State.

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

The full-time teacher rate is 100%. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 12 to 1. The 1.70% student loan default rate is lower than average.

4 Degrees in Major Awarded
50% Graduation Rate
3,197 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.24 years. 100% of students get financical aid. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 13 to 1.

#8

Monmouth University

West Long Branch
2 Degrees in Major Awarded
69% Graduation Rate
5,674 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 100%. 99% of students get financical aid. This private school has an average net price of $29,877.

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 2,593
Accounting 577
Management Sciences & Methods 541
Finance & Financial Management 40
Specialized Sales 31
Hospitality Management 18
Marketing 17
Insurance 16

View all majors related to Human Resource Management

View Nationwide Human Resource Management Report

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