Thomas Edison State University
Trenton, NJ · Public · offers Graduate degrees
—Acceptance rate
—Average net price / year
—Graduation rate
$69,331Median earnings 10 yrs after entry
$12,500Median debt at graduation
6,707Undergraduates
Cost
- In-state tuition & fees
- $6,838
- Out-of-state tuition
- $8,856
- Books & supplies
- $1,700
- Average net price
- —
Admissions
- Acceptance rate
- —
Outcomes
- Graduation rate
- —
- First-year retention
- —
- Median earnings (6 yrs)
- $65,570
- Median earnings (10 yrs)
- $69,331
- Median debt (graduates)
- $12,500
- 3-year loan default rate
- 0.0%
- Students with Pell grants
- 24%
- Students with federal loans
- 24%
Programs: what graduates earn
21 of 88 programs have published earnings or debt data. Earnings are median salaries of graduates one year after completing the program (or the latest available year).
Associate's degree
| Program | Graduates | Earnings | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Military Technologies and Applied Sciences, Other | 37 | $75,492 | — |
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 71 | $58,827 | — |
| Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians | 50 | $52,977 | — |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 70 | $50,524 | $15,421 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | 43 | $45,973 | $15,847 |
| Mechanic and Repair Technologies/Technicians, Other | 45 | $71,572 | — |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | 28 | $44,057 | — |
Bachelor's degree
| Program | Graduates | Earnings | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | 108 | $95,053 | $15,000 |
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 414 | $88,629 | $11,812 |
| Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other | 18 | $72,628 | — |
| Biological and Physical Sciences | 69 | $69,480 | $10,950 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | 140 | $69,147 | $14,238 |
| Accounting and Related Services | 20 | $56,988 | — |
| Human Resources Management and Services | 19 | $53,382 | — |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 352 | $49,779 | $11,662 |
| Social Sciences, General | 88 | $44,773 | $15,312 |
| Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services, Other | 25 | $54,584 | — |
Master's degree
| Program | Graduates | Earnings | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | 29 | $111,745 | — |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | 79 | $102,382 | $27,768 |
| Educational Administration and Supervision | 15 | $90,975 | — |
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 26 | $85,493 | — |
Students
- Undergraduates
- 6,707
- Graduate students
- 1,074
- Part-time
- 98%
- Women / men
- 39% / 61%
- White
- 43%
- Hispanic
- 17%
- Black
- 16%
- Asian
- 4%
- International
- 1%
Faculty & school
- Student–faculty ratio
- 20:1
- Accreditor
- Middle States Commission on Higher Education
- Website
- www.tesu.edu
- Also known as
- TESU, Thomas Edison State University, (old name:Thomas Edison State College), (old abbreviation:TESC)
Most popular fields
- Computer & Information Sciences – 2% of degrees
- Engineering Technologies – 4% of degrees
- Liberal Arts & General Studies – 23% of degrees
- Military Technologies – 3% of degrees
- Interdisciplinary Studies – 31% of degrees
- Science Technologies – 2% of degrees
Frequently asked questions
How much do Thomas Edison State University graduates earn?
Students who enrolled earn a median of $69,331 ten years later. See the program table above for salaries by major.
Other colleges in Trenton
| College | Net price | Acceptance | Graduation | Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capital Health School of Nursing Trenton, NJ · Private nonprofit · 66 students |
— | — | — | — |
| Capital Health School of Radiologic Technology Trenton, NJ · Private nonprofit · 16 students |
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Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release.