Pursuing a Degree in Human Resources

The Human Resources Department of a company oversees every aspect relating to employees including recruiting, hiring, training, and retention. Human Resource professionals are highly sought-after employees that help ensure that the lifeblood of a company (the employees) remains strong and happy.

One of the best parts about earning a degree in Human Resources is that potential employees have a wide variety of industries to choose from! As long as there are companies and corporations, there will be a need for Human Resources personnel. From art museums to zoos and everything in between, a career in Human Resources offers students the flexibility to work in an industry they enjoy and stability knowing they will have opportunities anywhere in the world!

Earning a degree in Human Resources can be found in Bachelor’s, Master’s, and Doctoral programs. Associate Degree and Certificate programs are also available and are a wonderful educational asset to attain.

A starting salary in Human Resources employees averages around $54,000 annually. Loaded with experience and a master’s degree, one can take on the role of an HR Manager and earn approximately $121,000 annually.

Certificate Programs & Associate Degrees in Human Resources

Associate Degree and Certificate programs are a wonderful educational asset to attain, allowing students to jumpstart their Human Resource careers in less time than it takes to earn a traditional 4-year degree. A Certificate and/or Associate Degree is excellent preparation for a wide variety of entry-level jobs. While these shorter programs are specifically focused on Human Resources, they also prepare students for further educational success should they choose to continue with baccalaureate studies.

Jobs with a Certificate or an Associate Degree in Human Resources:

• Customer Service Representative– Interact with customers to handle complaints, process orders, and answer questions. Median Annual Salary: $36,000.
• Public Relations Specialist- Create and maintain a favorable public image for the organization they represent. Median Annual Salary: $63,000.

Ready to start your Certificate or Associate Degree in Human Resources? Check out these great programs available at our partner schools:  

• Lakeland Community College – Offers a Certificate in Human Resources Management. Lakeland Community College is a GI Bill-approved school, is approved for Tuition Assistance, and accepts both the DSST and CLEP exams for credit. Lakeland Community College also proudly offers college credit for military experience.
• Scottsdale Community College –  Offers a Certificate of Completion (CCL) in Human Resources Management. Scottsdale Community College has GI Bill-approved programs, offers credit for military experience, and awards credit for the CLEP and DSST exams. Scottsdale Community College is approved for Tuition Assistance and is also a MyCAA-approved school.

Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources

Students who have a knack for interdisciplinary education and interpersonal communication will thrive in a Human Resources Bachelor’s Degree program.

A recent graduate with a human resources bachelor’s degree can anticipate being hired for a wide variety of positions including:

• Employee Relations Manager
• Compensation or Benefit Analyst
• Information Systems Manager
• Training and Development Team
• Labor Relations

Upon graduation, students can choose to enter the workforce and/or pursue further education by earning a graduate degree.

Jobs with a Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources

• Training Specialist- Plan and administer programs that improve the skills and knowledge of their employees. Median Annual Salary: $63,000.
• Human Resources Specialist- Recruit, screen, and interview job applicants and place newly hired workers in jobs. Median Annual Salary: $64,000.
• Job Analysis Specialist- Oversee wage and nonwage programs that an organization provides to its employees in return for their work. Median Annual Salary: $67,000.

Ready to start your Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources? Check out these great programs available at our partner schools:  

• Concordia University of Wisconsin– Offers a campus-based Bachelor of Science in Human Resources and Strategic Management. Concordia University of Wisconsin also offers a variety of fully online degrees and certificates in Human Resource Management including an Associate of Arts and a Master’s of Business Administration. Concordia U-WI has GI Bill-approved programs, offers credit for military experience, awards credit for the CLEP and DSST exams, and is approved for Tuition Assistance. Concordia U-WI is a MyCAA-approved school and proudly participates in the Yellow Ribbon program.
• University of the Incarnate Word– Offers a Bachelor of Arts in Human Resources. UIW has GI Bill-approved programs, offers credit for military experience, awards credit for the CLEP and DSST exams, and is approved for Tuition Assistance. UIW is a MyCAA-approved school and proudly participates in the Yellow Ribbon program.

ONLINE DEGREE

• Colorado State University Global– Offers a fully online Bachelor of Science in Human Resources Management. CSU Global also offers a fully online Masters of Science Degree in Human Resource Management. CSU-Global has GI Bill-approved programs, offers credit for military experience, and is approved for Tuition Assistance. CSU-Global is also a MyCAA-approved school.