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. We've also included details on how TESU ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in social sciences.
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The bachelor's program at TESU was ranked #55 on College Factual's Best Schools for social sciences list. It is also ranked #5 in New Jersey.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Social Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 41 |
| Best General Social Sciences Schools | 55 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Thomas Edison State University handed out 101 bachelor's degrees in general social sciences. This is a decrease of 41% over the previous year when 172 degrees were handed out.
Social Sciences majors who earn their bachelor's degree from TESU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $44,773 a year. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $37,446 for all social sciences 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. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $6,638 | $8,598 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,700 | $1,700 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 101 social sciences majors earned their bachelor's degree from TESU. Of these graduates, 43% were men and 57% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Thomas Edison State University with a bachelor's in social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 15 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 20 |
| White | 46 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 19 |
TESU does not offer an online option for its social sciences bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the TESU Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the social sciences majors at Thomas Edison State University.