Social Sciences at Thomas Edison State University
Trenton, NJ · Bachelor's Degree · about 88 graduates a year
Thomas Edison State University graduates in social sciences earn 19% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 24% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Thomas Edison State University Compares for Social Sciences
All 87 colleges reporting social sciences earnings at this degree level, ranked by median pay four years after graduation. “Wage-adjusted” divides pay by the square root of the state’s wage index so colleges in low-wage states aren’t penalized for local pay.
| # | College | 4 yrs after | Wage-adjusted | Adj. rank | 1 yr after |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Vanderbilt University Nashville, TN | $103,229 | $112,767 | #1 | $61,389 |
| 2 | New York University New York, NY | $91,917 | $87,486 | #2 | $49,016 |
| 3 | Harvard University Cambridge, MA | $78,996 | $69,564 | #5 | $56,540 |
| 4 | Manhattan College Riverdale, NY | $75,745 | $72,094 | #4 | $41,062 |
| 5 | University of Washington-Seattle Campus Seattle, WA | $75,301 | $69,261 | #6 | $57,538 |
| 6 | Campbell University Buies Creek, NC | $71,052 | $76,249 | #3 | $50,653 |
| 7 | Towson University Towson, MD | $68,242 | $59,890 | #15 | $37,934 |
| 8 | Whittier College Whittier, CA | $64,736 | $58,906 | #18 | $20,660 |
| 9 | University of Massachusetts Global Irvine, CA | $64,307 | $58,515 | #19 | — |
| 10 | Thomas Edison State University Trenton, NJ | $63,772 | $55,972 | #26 | $44,773 |
| 11 | California State University-San Marcos San Marcos, CA | $63,622 | $57,892 | #20 | $37,446 |
| 12 | Empire State University Saratoga Springs, NY | $61,925 | $58,940 | #17 | — |
| 13 | Washington State University Pullman, WA | $61,617 | $56,674 | #24 | $43,069 |
Other Majors at Thomas Edison State University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | $109,395 | $88,629 | #4 of 207 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $104,672 | $95,053 | #97 of 966 |
| Biological and Physical Sciences | $90,507 | $69,480 | #2 of 33 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $89,947 | $69,147 | #54 of 1176 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $82,029 | $56,988 | #229 of 796 |
| Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services | $78,651 | — | #3 of 15 |
| Human Resources Management and Services | $78,576 | $53,382 | #34 of 187 |
| Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences | $75,097 | $72,628 | #16 of 61 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $64,011 | $49,779 | #55 of 476 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Thomas Edison State University social sciences graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $44,773 one year after graduating and $63,772 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Thomas Edison State University rank for social sciences?
Among 87 colleges reporting earnings for social sciences graduates, Thomas Edison State University ranks #10 by median pay four years after graduation, and #26 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is social sciences at Thomas Edison State University worth it?
Its graduates earn 19% more than the national median for social sciences ($53,366), and the median federal debt at graduation is $15,312.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are medians for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled; programs with few graduates are not reported. Wage adjustment uses Census ACS state median household income.