Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
Bachelor's degree · Thomas Edison State University · Trenton, NJ
How this program compares
Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities at Thomas Edison State University earn a median of $49,779 one year after completing the program. Nationally, bachelor's degree graduates in this field earn a median of $53,072 four years after graduating (middle half: $35,750–$73,322). Median debt is $11,662, about 23% of first-year earnings – a manageable level by common guidelines.
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities (Bachelor's degree) at other New Jersey schools
| College | Earnings (1 yr) | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| Rowan University Glassboro | $43,486 | $23,100 |
| Stockton University Galloway | $42,209 | $23,875 |
| Rider University Lawrenceville | $41,315 | — |
| Ramapo College of New Jersey Mahwah | $40,331 | $25,000 |
| Fairleigh Dickinson University-Florham Campus Madison | $39,071 | $25,000 |
| Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan Campus Teaneck | $39,071 | $25,000 |
| Seton Hall University South Orange | $36,993 | $23,250 |
| Rutgers University-New Brunswick New Brunswick | $35,768 | $21,500 |
| Rutgers University-Camden Camden | $35,768 | $21,500 |
| Centenary University Hackettstown | $32,988 | $25,000 |
| William Paterson University of New Jersey Wayne | $32,581 | $20,750 |
| Drew University Madison | $28,961 | $27,000 |
| Montclair State University Montclair | $22,201 | $22,551 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much do Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities graduates from Thomas Edison State University make?
The median salary is $49,779 one year after graduation and $54,955 after five years.
How much student debt do graduates have?
Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $11,662.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.