Thomas Edison State University

www.tesu.edu

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2022 Undergraduate Tuition

$7,372

2.65% growth from 2021

2019 Default Rate

1.55%

on Student Loans

2022 Enrolled Students

8,248

1.01% Full-Time

About

Thomas Edison State University is a higher education institution located in Mercer County, NJ. In 2022, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at Thomas Edison State University were Other Multidisciplinary Studies (440 degrees awarded), Liberal Arts & Sciences (352 degrees), and General Business Administration & Management (164 degrees).

In 2022, 2,338 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Thomas Edison State University. 43.2% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 56.8% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (1,171 degrees), 4.44 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (264 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Thomas Edison State University is $7,372, which is $−16,624 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,996).

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Costs

In 2022, the median undergraduate tuition at Thomas Edison State University is $7,372, which is $−16,624 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,996).

In 2022, 29% of undergraduate students attending Thomas Edison State University received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 21% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$7,372

2022 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2022, the cost of tuition at Thomas Edison State University was $7,372. The cost of tuition at Thomas Edison State University is $−16,624 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,996).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Thomas Edison State University (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

This chart compares the average net price of Thomas Edison State University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$5,103

Room and Board

$1,700

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Thomas Edison State University was of $5,103 in 2022. The cost of room and board did not change between 2021 and 2022.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,700. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Thomas Edison State University (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

29%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

21%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

29% of undergraduate students at Thomas Edison State University received financial aid through grants or loans in 2022. This represents a growth of 31.8% with respect to 2021, when 22% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Thomas Edison State University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

1.55%

2019 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at Thomas Edison State University was 1.55%, which represents 23 out of the 1485 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Enrollment

Thomas Edison State University had a total enrollment of 8,248 students in 2022. The full-time enrollment at Thomas Edison State University is 83 students and the part-time enrollment is 8,165. This means that 1.01% of students enrolled at Thomas Edison State University are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Thomas Edison State University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 46.5% White, 15.8% Black or African American, 14% Hispanic or Latino, 4.6% Asian, 3.6% Two or More Races, 0.449% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.327% American Indian or Alaska Native.

Students enrolled at Thomas Edison State University in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (32.9%), followed by Black or African American Female (13.2%) and White Male (13.2%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (42.9%), followed by Black or African American Male (14.3%) and Black or African American Female (14.3%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

1.01%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Thomas Edison State University in 2022, both undergraduate and graduate, is 8,248 students. The full-time enrollment at Thomas Edison State University is 83 and the part-time enrollment is 8,165. This means that 1.01% of students enrolled at Thomas Edison State University are enrolled full-time compared with 67.6% at similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Thomas Edison State University (in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2022)

White
3,838 enrolled students
Black or African American
1,302 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
1,151 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Thomas Edison State University is 46.5% White, 15.8% Black or African American, 14% Hispanic or Latino, 4.6% Asian, 3.6% Two or More Races, 0.449% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.327% American Indian or Alaska Native. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Masters Colleges and Universities is 51.2% White, 17.3% Hispanic or Latino, and 13% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 1,149 students (13.9%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2022, 320 fewer women than men received degrees from Thomas Edison State University. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Thomas Edison State University is white (1,171 degrees awarded). There were 4.44 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (264 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at Thomas Edison State University is Other Multidisciplinary Studies (440 degrees awarded), followed by Liberal Arts & Sciences (352 degrees) and General Business Administration & Management (164 degrees).

In 2022, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Thomas Edison State University, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Applied Sciences (50 degrees awarded), Interdisciplinary Studies (662 degrees), and Liberal Arts & Humanities (532 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Accountants & auditors

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Thomas Edison State University are Accountants & auditors (1,041,083 people), Other managers (776,946 people), Financial managers (499,454 people), Chief executives & legislators (392,514 people), and Elementary & middle school teachers (282,717 people).

The most specialized majors at Thomas Edison State University in 2022 are Applied Sciences (50 degrees awarded), Interdisciplinary Studies (662 degrees), Liberal Arts & Humanities (532 degrees), Engineering Technologies (54 degrees), and Protective Services (81 degrees) (as of 2022).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Thomas Edison State University are Surgeons, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Physicians, Skincare specialists, and Photographic process workers & processing machine operators

The most specialized majors at Thomas Edison State University are Applied Sciences (50 degrees awarded), Interdisciplinary Studies (662 degrees), Liberal Arts & Humanities (532 degrees), Engineering Technologies (54 degrees), and Protective Services (81 degrees) (as of 2022).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Thomas Edison State University are Elementary & secondary schools (703,393 people), Computer Systems Design (580,466 people), Banking & related activities (503,137 people), Justice, public order, & safety activities (501,888 people), and Construction (443,531 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Thomas Edison State University.

Most Common (2022)

Other Multidisciplinary Studies
440 degrees awarded
Liberal Arts & Sciences
352 degrees awarded
General Business Administration & Management
164 degrees awarded

In 2022, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Thomas Edison State University was Other Multidisciplinary Studies with 440 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at Thomas Edison State University according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

1,329

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2022

1,009

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2022

In 2022, 1,329 degrees were awarded to men at Thomas Edison State University, which is 1.32 times more than the number of degrees awarded to females (1,009).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Thomas Edison State University by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2022, 456 degrees were awarded to men at Thomas Edison State University in Other Multidisciplinary Studies, which is 5.07 times more than the 90 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2022, 270 degrees were awarded to men at Thomas Edison State University in Liberal Arts & Sciences, which is 1.51 times more than the 179 male recipients with that same degree.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2022)

White
1,171 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
264 degrees awarded
Black or African American
254 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Thomas Edison State University is white (1,171 degrees awarded). There were 4.44 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (264 degrees).

18.2% of degree recipients (426 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2022)

White Male
707 degrees awarded
White Female
464 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Male
146 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Thomas Edison State University is white male (707 degrees awarded). There were 1.52 times more white male recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white female (464 degrees).

Operations

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Thomas Edison State University are: Management, with 106 employees, Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media, with 76 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 44 employees.

Salary Expenditure

$29.3M

2022 Salaries

3.25%

growth from 2021

In 2022, Thomas Edison State University paid a median of $29.3M in salaries, a 3.25% growth from the previous year.

The median for similar Masters Colleges and Universities is 36.1M (39.6% of overall expenditures).

Occupations by Share

Management

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

106 Employees

In 2022, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Thomas Edison State University were Management with 106 employees, Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 76 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 44 employees.

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