by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. In addition, we cover how TESU ranks in comparison to other schools with other interdisciplinary studies programs.
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TESU is in the top 10% of the country for other interdisciplinary studies. More specifically it was ranked #17 out of 204 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #1 in New Jersey.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Thomas Edison State University handed out 440 bachelor's degrees in other multi/interdisciplinary studies. This is an increase of 1% over the previous year when 435 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 17 students received their master’s degree in other interdisciplinary studies from TESU. This makes it the #17 most popular school for other interdisciplinary studies master’s degree candidates in the country.
The median salary of other interdisciplinary studies students who receive their bachelor's degree at TESU is $88,629. This is higher than $38,651, which is the national median for all other interdisciplinary studies bachelor's degree recipients.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at TESU paid an average of $545 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $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.
Of the 440 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Other Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies from TESU in 2021-2022, 85% were men and 15% were 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, 56% 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 other interdisciplinary studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 29 |
| Black or African American | 34 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 41 |
| White | 246 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 86 |
Online degrees for the TESU other interdisciplinary studies 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.
Other Interdisciplinary Studies majors graduating with a master's degree from TESU make a median salary of $85,493 a year. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all other interdisciplinary studies graduates with a master's is $58,992.
Of the 18 students who earned a master's degree in Other Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies from TESU in 2021-2022, 44% were men and 56% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Thomas Edison State University with a master's in other interdisciplinary studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 6 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 6 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Of the 86 students who earned an associate's degree in Other Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies from TESU in 2021-2022, 83% were men and 17% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Thomas Edison State University with a associate's in other interdisciplinary studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 7 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 13 |
| White | 40 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 23 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the other interdisciplinary studies majors at Thomas Edison State University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Biological & Physical Science | 116 |
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