Suggested Focus: For this type of institution, we recommend prioritizing the Outcomes Score (C+) which measures graduation and job placement rates — the most relevant metrics for career programs.
Two ratings: the overall grade compares colleges the conventional way (outcomes, cost, resources, experience, reputation). The Outcome Rating asks what students earn: 60% wage-adjusted earnings 10 years after enrolling, 25% graduation, 15% retention. Methodology
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Earnings, Debt & Completion
What happens to students who enroll at Thomas Edison State University, from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.
Typical debt at graduation equals about 18% of one year’s median earnings ten years after entry.
Earnings rank: 72nd percentile among similar colleges after a partial adjustment for local wage levels (NJ wage index 1.30). This drives the Outcome Rating.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved Oct 2026. Earnings are for federally aided students who enrolled, whether or not they graduated.
Earnings by Major at Thomas Edison State University
Median pay of bachelor's degree graduates by field of study, and how each program ranks against every college reporting that major — by raw pay and adjusted for state wage levels. Same school, very different paychecks.
| Major | 1 yr after | 4 yrs after | vs. national | Rank (pay) | Rank (wage-adj.) | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | $88,629 | $109,395 | +96% | #4 of 207 | #4 | $11,812 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $95,053 | $104,672 | +18% | #97 of 966 | #349 | $15,000 |
| Biological and Physical Sciences | $69,480 | $90,507 | +54% | #2 of 33 | #2 | $10,950 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $69,147 | $89,947 | +32% | #54 of 1176 | #155 | $14,238 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $56,988 | $82,029 | +8% | #229 of 796 | #471 | — |
| Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services | — | $78,651 | +16% | #3 of 15 | #5 | — |
| Human Resources Management and Services | $53,382 | $78,576 | +15% | #34 of 187 | #94 | — |
| Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences | $72,628 | $75,097 | +10% | #16 of 61 | #32 | — |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $49,779 | $64,011 | +21% | #55 of 476 | #163 | $11,662 |
| Social Sciences | $44,773 | $63,772 | +19% | #10 of 87 | #26 | $15,312 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are for graduates who received federal aid and were working; small programs are not reported.
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🏆 Where Thomas Edison State University Ranks
Rankings based on Repit College Grade among schools offering each program.
Costs & Financial Aid
Tuition & Fees
| Category | In-State | Out-of-State |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $6,638 | $8,598 |
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Programs ranked by number of degrees awarded annually.
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Careers that graduates from Thomas Edison State University's top programs commonly pursue.
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Is Thomas Edison State University a good school?
- Outcomes (C+): Graduation and retention rates
- Affordability (C+): Net cost and financial aid access
- Resources (B): Class sizes and selectivity
- Experience (D): Campus life and learning format
- Prestige (F): Reputation and recognition
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Data source: IPEDS 2023-24 | Last updated: October 2026 | Methodology