by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Also, learn how TESU, Thomas Edison State University, (old name:Thomas Edison State College), (old abbreviation:TESC) stacks up against peers offering liberal arts general studies.
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TESU, Thomas Edison State University, (old name:Thomas Edison State College), (old abbreviation:TESC) holds a strong position among schools offering liberal arts general studies. In particular, it placed #367 out of 1,120 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #11 in New Jersey.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Thomas Edison State University handed out 351 bachelor’s degrees in liberal arts general studies.
Liberal Arts General Studies majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from TESU, Thomas Edison State University, (old name:Thomas Edison State College), (old abbreviation:TESC) earn a median of $50,186 a year. This is below $72,259, the median for all majors at TESU, Thomas Edison State University, (old name:Thomas Edison State College), (old abbreviation:TESC).
To complete a bachelor’s at TESU, Thomas Edison State University, (old name:Thomas Edison State College), (old abbreviation:TESC), liberal arts general studies graduates take on a median debt of $17,883 in student loans. This is higher than $16,695, the typical median for all majors at TESU, Thomas Edison State University, (old name:Thomas Edison State College), (old abbreviation:TESC).
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,182 | $8,856 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 45% of liberal arts general studies associate’s degrees went to men and 55% went to women.
The majority of liberal arts general studies associate’s degree graduates at TESU, Thomas Edison State University, (old name:Thomas Edison State College), (old abbreviation:TESC) are White. Approximately 32% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Thomas Edison State University with a associate’s in liberal arts general studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 6 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7 |
| White | 23 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 37 |
Among recent graduates, 42% of liberal arts general studies bachelor’s degrees went to men and 58% went to women.
The largest share of liberal arts general studies bachelor’s degree graduates at TESU, Thomas Edison State University, (old name:Thomas Edison State College), (old abbreviation:TESC) were White. About 44% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Thomas Edison State University with a bachelor’s in liberal arts general studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 23 |
| Black or African American | 42 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 44 |
| White | 153 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 88 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the liberal arts general studies majors at Thomas Edison State University.
This liberal arts general studies program at TESU, Thomas Edison State University, (old name:Thomas Edison State College), (old abbreviation:TESC) includes the following concentrations:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies | 359 |
| Humanities/Humanistic Studies | 65 |
TESU, Thomas Edison State University, (old name:Thomas Edison State College), (old abbreviation:TESC) granted 359 completions in liberal arts and sciences/liberal studies in the latest year of data — 56% to women and 44% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (40%). Some of these were earned through distance education.
TESU, Thomas Edison State University, (old name:Thomas Edison State College), (old abbreviation:TESC) granted 65 degrees in humanities/humanistic studies recently — 63% to women and 37% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (49%). This count includes degrees completed through distance education.
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