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STUDENT TEACHER RATIO

15:1

DEGREE OFFERED ONLINE

138

FINANCIAL AID AWARD AVG.

$3,467

Average Grants + Scholarship Aid Awarded to Undergraduate Students

Percent of Full-Time Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid

Percent of Students Paying In-State Tuition vs Out-of-State Tuition

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Liberal Arts Degree

The liberal arts program at Thomas Edison State College prepares students for careers in marketing, sales, business, social media, graphic design, data analysis and management, computer programming, and information technology networking and support. The program focuses in a structured combination of the arts. Program courses include: biological and physical sciences, social sciences, humanities, and independently designed programs of study. Get more details below including other New Jersey colleges that offer liberal arts degrees.

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Thomas Edison State College (TESU)

80 Moonachie Ave, Teterboro, NJ

Thomas Edison State College is a public college that has a large number of degree programs available for students to choose from. The school is located in Trenton, NJ, in a predominantly urban area. Thomas Edison State College is a large institution, enrolling over 19,000 per year.

Students may choose from many areas of study, including:

  • Liberal Arts And Sciences
  • Interdisciplinary Studies
  • Social Sciences
  • Business And Marketing Studies
  • Engineering
  • Health And Clinical Professions

The school maintains an open enrollment policy, accepting all students that meet the minimum requirements for admission. Submission of transcripts, records, test scores, and personal statements may be requested for certain programs. More information regarding admissions can be found here.

The cost of undergraduate tuition is different for in-state and out-of-state residents. In-state residents pay nearly $5,900 and out-of-state residents pay $8,600 per year. Financial aid may be provided to students that meet the necessary requirements by way of grants or student loans.

For a complete list of programs offered, enrollment information, student services, and more, please visit the school's website at http://www.tesc.edu.

Students Enrolled in the Liberal Arts Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Thomas Edison State College has offered the following programs for students:

  • Associate's Degree
  • Bachelor's Degree

Students by Academic Level (2019)

 Graduates
Associate's Degree87
Bachelor's Degree369

Students by Gender (2019)

 Graduates
Male197
Female259

Students by Race (2019)

 Graduates
American Indian2
Asian15
Black60
Hispanic35
White181
Multiple Races4
Non Resident Alien14
Unknown145

Source: IPEDS Survey 2012-2020: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.

Career Options for Graduates

Students who have completed the Liberal Arts program at Thomas Edison State College, have entered into some of these more popular career paths listed below:

Postsecondary Teachers, All Other

Description

All postsecondary teachers not listed separately.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, postsecondary teachers, all other employment is expected to grow at a rate of 9.3% from 2014 to 2024

Salary & Wages

    • Nassau County-Suffolk County, NY Metropolitan Division
      • Total Employment: 590
      • Average Annual Salary: $64030
    • Newark, NJ-PA Metropolitan Division
      • Average Annual Salary: $79840

      Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).

      Admission Requirements & Details

      The information regarding admissions below may provide a better idea of the applicants TESU accepts. The details may include application requirements and recommendations, as well as any college credits that may be transferred.

      College Credits Accepted

      • Life Experience Credits
      • AP Course Credits
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      Student Services

      To help support students, Thomas Edison State College may provide services like those listed below:

      • Online course work available
      • Career path counseling