Human Resource Administration

Learn how to support both your workplace and employee success through human resource management policies and actions that build positive morale

Why Consider a Human Resource Administration Degree?

  • You want to be involved in employee recruitment and hiring activities.
  • The opportunity to play a key role in building good morale in the workplace interests you.
  • You look forward to helping, teaching, and advising others about their careers.
  • Building relationships with people is something you enjoy.
  • You appreciate structure and enjoy creating an orderly work environment.

Why Learn at 91Ƭ? 

  • This program is offered through our flexible competency-based education (CBE) format, which allows you to accelerate your learning while receiving personalized coaching and support.
  • With frequent start dates, begin when it's convenient for you.
  • As one of our most popular programs, you'll have the opportunity to connect with many other students and join our SHRM Club-91Ƭ Student Chapter.

What It Takes

  • Attention to detail
  • Interest in learning and implementing policies and procedures
  • Great communication skills
  • Ability to be sensitive to others' needs and feelings
  • Good time management skills
  • Ability to learn technology programs and platforms
Career Area
Business, Management and Administration
Type
Associate Degree
Program Number
10-116-1
Availability
CBE
  • Associate Degree
  • Term Varies
  • 60 Credits
  • Financial Aid Eligible
  • Flexible Start Dates

All CBE (Competency Based Education) Classes are Online

Amy Olson’s On-Campus Support Hours are Mondays 8 AM – 4 PM & Wednesdays 8 AM – 3 PM.


Career Outlook

Human Resource Administration

Median Income: $62,395.00*

Potential Job Titles

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Develop and administer employee compensation and benefits programs. Analyze job positions, evaluate salary structures, and help organizations maintain competitive and equitable pay and benefits packages.

Maintain employee records, process personnel information, prepare employment reports, and provide administrative support for human resources functions such as hiring, onboarding, and employee relations.

Recruit, screen, interview, and place employees within organizations. May also support employee relations, benefits administration, compliance, and other human resources functions.

Design, coordinate, and deliver employee training and professional development programs. Assess organizational learning needs, develop instructional materials, and evaluate training effectiveness to improve workforce performance.

Disclosure:

*As with any survey data, the wages presented here are prone to error and sampling bias. Educational decisions should not be entirely based on the data presented here. Graduate Outcome Survey data is from 2024–2025 91Ƭ graduates. 

Admission and First Semester Enrollment Steps

  • Submit online application
  • Complete the online Student Success Questionnaire 
  • Complete Get Started at 91Ƭ appointment
    • Application Check-in
    • College Orientation Overview
    • 1st Time Program Registration

Submit high school transcripts, college transcripts, and test scores (optional, highly recommended). Official transcripts will be needed for transferring college credit(s) and for financial aid purposes.

Program Cost

  • Tuition Cost: $10,158.00
  • Book Cost: $867.00
  • Supply Cost: $0.00
  • Program Total: $11,025.00

Some of 91Ƭ’s programs may reach program capacity due to high demand. When this occurs, the College will follow the Admissions Procedure to establish and maintain a waitlist to prioritize enrollment. In addition, some programs may offer a petition process outlined in their specific program handbook.

COMPETENCY-BASED EDUCATION is a learning model offering far more flexibility than traditional models. Fitting college around your work and personal commitments is possible because CBE allows you to:

  • Learn When You Want To
  • Progress at Your Own Pace
  • Receive Personalized Coaching & Support  

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Faculty Bios

Instructor Bios Globe

Amy Olson

"Train people well enough so they can leave. Treat them well enough so they don't want to."

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