College Background
Thomas Edison State College is one of New Jersey's 12 senior public institutions of higher education and one of the oldest colleges in the country designed specifically for adults. The College provides flexible, high-quality, collegiate learning opportunities for self-directed adults. Thomas Edison State College offers higher education for adults with higher expectations. The College was founded for the purpose of providing diverse and alternative methods of achieving a collegiate education of the highest quality for mature adults. The average age of students is 35, and they have chosen Thomas Edison State College because they want to complete their education at a college that is convenient, affordable, accredited, and high quality.
Application Deadline
Fall and Spring: No deadlines
Tuition Fee
The Graduate! Philadelphia rate for the annual enrollment fee is $2,445 for out-of-state students, and $1,350 for in-state students.
Course tuition is $175 per credit hour for out-of-state, and $132 per credit hour for in-state.
Modes of Class Delivery
Guided study, online, testing, prior learning assessment
Student Services Available for Adult Learners
Academic advising for enrolled students by email, in-person, and phone appointments are available.
Degrees Offered
Associate Degrees in the following areas: Applied Science, Arts, Applied Science & Technology, Business Administration, Natural Sciences and Mathematics, Public Social Services. Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Science in the following areas: Applied Science & Technology, Business Administration, Health Sciences, Human Services and Nursing. In addition, Thomas Edison State College offers Master's level courses in Art and Science.
Most Popular Majors
General Management, Liberal Studies, and Nuclear Engineering Technology
