Human Resource Management · New York

Human Resource Management colleges in New York

CampusPin lists 223 U.S. colleges in New York that offer Human Resource Management programs. Compare tuition, acceptance rate, and enrollment in the table below, every figure links back to the institution's official IPEDS data.

Human Resource Management studies how organizations hire, develop, pay, and retain people, a business major suited to students who want to work at the intersection of people and operations.

Schools in New York that offer Human Resource Management

Human Resource Management programs in New York: by the numbers

A quick comparison of the 50 schools (of 223 total) listed above, drawn from each institution's published IPEDS data.

Schools listed

223

Public / private

23 / 27

Universities / 2-year

33 / 17

Cities represented

26

In-state tuition range

$5,170–$67,024

Median in-state tuition

$10,202

Lowest published in-state tuition

CUNY Borough of Manhattan Community College

$5,170

Most selective

Colgate University

12% acceptance

Largest by enrollment

CUNY School of Law

31,381 students

Figures reflect the schools currently listed and each institution's most recent reported data. Verify current tuition and admissions details with the school before applying.

What you'll study in a Human Resource Management program

  • Recruitment, selection, and talent acquisition processes
  • Compensation, benefits design, and payroll administration
  • Training, development, and performance management systems
  • Employment and labor law (Title VII, FLSA, ADA, FMLA, EEO compliance)
  • Labor relations, collective bargaining, and conflict resolution
  • HR information systems (HRIS) and people analytics
  • Organizational behavior, change management, and workforce planning
  • Diversity, equity, and inclusion practices and ethics

Where a Human Resource Management degree can lead

  • Human Resources Manager
  • HR Generalist
  • Recruiter / Talent Acquisition Specialist
  • Compensation & Benefits Analyst
  • HR Business Partner
  • Training & Development Specialist

Typical pay: BLS, 2024 median wage for human resources managers: $140,030 per year

A Human Resource Management (HRM) major builds on the business core (accounting, finance, management, business statistics) and adds an HR-specific sequence covering recruitment and selection, compensation and benefits, training and development, performance management, employment law, labor relations, and HR analytics. Most programs are offered as a BBA or BS in Human Resource Management or as a management concentration, and many include an internship in an HR department or staffing firm.

Coursework emphasizes both the operational side of HR (payroll, benefits administration, HRIS systems, compliance with laws such as Title VII, the FLSA, the ADA, and FMLA) and the strategic side (workforce planning, organizational development, change management, and using people data to inform decisions). Graduates can start in generalist, recruiting, or HR coordinator roles and move into specialist tracks such as compensation, talent acquisition, employee relations, or HR business partner positions.

The major pairs naturally with study in employment law, organizational behavior, and analytics. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, employment of human resources managers is projected to grow 5% from 2024 to 2034, with a 2024 median wage of $140,030 per year for that role; most HR management positions require at least a bachelor's degree, and professional certifications (PHR/SPHR, SHRM-CP/SHRM-SCP) are common for advancement.

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