by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. In addition, we cover how TESU ranks in comparison to other schools with nursing programs.
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The bachelor's program at TESU was ranked #665 on College Factual's Best Schools for nursing list. It is also ranked #26 in New Jersey.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Nursing Doctor’s Degree Schools | 225 |
| Best Nursing Master’s Degree Schools | 390 |
| Best Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 395 |
| Best Nursing Graduate Degree Schools | 430 |
| Best Nursing Schools | 665 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Thomas Edison State University handed out 163 bachelor's degrees in nursing. This is a decrease of 14% over the previous year when 189 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 30 students received their master’s degree in nursing from TESU. This makes it the #291 most popular school for nursing master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 4 students received their doctoral degrees in nursing in 2022, making the school the #306 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
The median salary of nursing students who receive their bachelor's degree at TESU is $95,053. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $74,888 for all nursing bachelor's degree recipients.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at TESU was $545 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $419 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $6,638 | $8,598 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,700 | $1,700 |
Learn more about TESU tuition and fees.
For the most recent academic year available, 14% of nursing bachelor's degrees went to men and 86% went to women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at TESU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 60% of students 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 nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 15 |
| Black or African American | 10 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 17 |
| White | 98 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 22 |
Online degrees for the TESU nursing bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the TESU Online Learning page.
Graduates of the master's nursing program at TESU make a median salary of $111,745. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all nursing graduates with a master's is $106,154.
For the most recent academic year available, 7% of nursing master's degrees went to men and 93% went to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 55% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Thomas Edison State University with a master's in nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 16 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 4 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the nursing majors at Thomas Edison State University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Allied Health & Medical Assisting Services | 35 |
| Other Health Professions | 30 |
| Health Sciences & Services | 2 |
| Allied Health Professions | 2 |
| Health & Medical Administrative Services | 1 |