Human Resources
at Penn Foster
New Orleans Catalog
About
If you're looking to start a career that is essential to almost every business, Penn Foster College's online Human Resources Management Associate Degree can help you prepare to take the next steps. Through flexible, online classes over four semesters, you'll learn the skills and knowledge needed to work in HR departments from home.
- A human resource degree online can help prepare students for entry-level human resources jobs such as HR assistant or human resources coordinator.
- College-level classes cover essential human resource management concepts needed to help in hiring, training, and compensating employees.
- Completing a college degree can help you increase your earning potential.
- The American Council on Education's (ACE) College Credit Recommendation Service has evaluated and recommended college credit for some Penn Foster courses.
- Our online programs are flexible enough for you to finish them at a pace that works for you, based on how much time you can dedicate to your coursework each week.
Takes
2 Years
Costs
$1.8k
Leads to
$136.4k careers
Example Career
Human Resources Managers
Install, adjust, or maintain mobile electronics communication equipment, including sound, sonar, security, navigation, and surveillance systems on trains, watercraft, or other mobile equipment.
Showing wage data for: New Orleans
Entry
Median
High
Salary
Hourly Wage
$81,060
$136,350
$239,200
$38.97
$65.55
$115
Is this a career path I'll enjoy?
Graduates of Penn Foster's Human Resources Management Associate Degree can pursue entry-level roles such as HR assistants or HR coordinators. These positions focus on recruiting, employee relations, and benefits management, with starting wages typically ranging from $35,000 to $50,000 annually.
What skills and credentials will I gain?
Credentials: Graduates earn an Associate of Science in Human Resources Management.
Courses of Interest:
- Recruitment and Selection
- Labor Relations
- Employee Compensation and Benefits
Admissions
At Penn Foster, we believe that everyone deserves the opportunity to receive a quality, affordable education. That’s why we created an open admissions policy that allows students to enroll in our online college, career school, or online high school at any time, from anywhere, and begin their lessons immediately. We have minimal admissions requirements, so there’s no waiting and no anxiety. Enrolling in a Penn Foster program is fast and easy. Get started on building a better future today.
Contact
Who do I contact?
Penn Foster
LA