The 2025 tuition & fees is $6,838 for New Jersey residents and $8,856 for out-of-state students.
Total 7,378 students out of total 7,544 students have enrolled online exclusively. Last year, total 1,914 students have completed their degree/certificate program through distance learning.
Thomas Edison State University is accredited by Middle States Commission on Higher Education.
| School Name | Thomas Edison State University |
|---|---|
| Type | Four-year, Public |
| Address | 111 W State St, Trenton, NJ |
| Online Students | 7,378 Enrolled Online Exclusively 166 Enrolled in Some Online Courses |
| Undergraduate Tuition & Fees | In-State$6,838 Out-of-State$8,856 |
| Graduate Tuition & Fees | In-State$12,150 Out-of-State$12,150 |
| Student to Faculty | 20:1 (5.00%) |
| Online Degree Programs | |
| Total | 98 Programs |
| Certificate | 19 Programs |
| Associates | 12 Programs |
| Bachelors | 29 Programs |
| Masters | 15 Programs |
| Doctorate | 2 Programs |
| Post-Graduate | 21 Programs |
The following table and chart describe 2024-2025 tuition & fees and costs trends over last 5 years at Thomas Edison State University. Each cost is an average amount over the all offered programs. For New Jersey residents, the tuition & fees are $6,838 and $8,856 for non-New Jersey residents. For graduate programs, the 2025 tuition & fees is $12,150 and $12,150 for out-of-state students.
The cost per credit hour for part-time students or overload credits of full-time students is $427 for New Jersey residents and $556 for out-of-state students for undergraduate programs. The costs per credit hour for graduate programs is $675 for New Jersey residents and $675 for out-of-state students.
| 2020-2021 | 2021-2022 | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | 2024-2025 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate (In-State) | $7,182 | $7,182 | $7,372 | $6,638 | $6,838 |
| Undergraduate (Out-of-State) | $9,342 | $9,342 | $9,556 | $8,598 | $8,856 |
| Graduate (In-State) | $12,024 | $12,024 | $12,150 | $12,150 | $12,150 |
| Graduate (Out-of-State) | $12,024 | $12,024 | $12,150 | $12,150 | $12,150 |
| 2020-2021 | 2021-2022 | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | 2024-2025 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate (In-State) | $399 | $399 | $411 | $419 | $427 |
| Undergraduate (Out-of-State) | $519 | $519 | $535 | $545 | $556 |
| Graduate (In-State) | $668 | $668 | $675 | $675 | $675 |
| Graduate (Out-of-State) | $668 | $668 | $675 | $675 | $675 |
Thomas Edison State University offers 99 degree programs through Certificate, Associates, Bachelors, Masters, Doctorate, Post-Graduate Certificate programs. Of that, 98 programs can be conferred by distance learning - 19 Certificate, 12 Associates, 29 Bachelors, 15 Masters, 2 Doctorate, 21 Post-Bachelors or Post-Masters.
The following table summarizes the number of degree programs by degree types.
| Certificate | Associates | Bachelors | Masters | Doctorate | Post-Graduate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Online Programs | 19 | 12 | 29 | 15 | 2 | 21 |
| Overall Programs | 19 | 12 | 30 | 15 | 2 | 21 |
Following tables list online programs with offered degrees at Thomas Edison State University. The number on each column denotes the conferred degree of the program.
It includes the completers through on-campus classes and hybrid on/offline classes as well as completely online classes. Only in Classroom means that the program is offered only on-site classes and not offered denotes that the school does not offer the program.
You may want to see all online schools offering a major program by following the link on the title of the program.
| Certificate | Associates | Bachelors | Masters | Doctorate | Post-Graduate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Communication | ONLY IN CLASSROOM | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs (other) | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | 1 |
| Certificate | Associates | Bachelors | Masters | Doctorate | Post-Graduate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Computer and Information Sciences | 7 | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Information Technology | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | 9 | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Computer and Information Systems Security/Information Assurance | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | 16 | NOT OFFERED | 1 |
| Certificate | Associates | Bachelors | Masters | Doctorate | Post-Graduate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Education | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | ONLY IN CLASSROOM |
| Educational Leadership and Administration | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | 15 | NOT OFFERED | 4 |
| Educational/Instructional Technology | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | 3 | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Certificate | Associates | Bachelors | Masters | Doctorate | Post-Graduate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical, Electronic and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician | 5 | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians (other) | NOT OFFERED | 50 | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Drafting and Design Technology/Technician | ONLY IN CLASSROOM | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Certificate | Associates | Bachelors | Masters | Doctorate | Post-Graduate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies | NOT OFFERED | 70 | 290 | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Humanities/Humanistic Studies | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | 62 | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Certificate | Associates | Bachelors | Masters | Doctorate | Post-Graduate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Applied Mathematics | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | 18 | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | ONLY IN CLASSROOM |
| Statistics (other) | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | 10 | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Certificate | Associates | Bachelors | Masters | Doctorate | Post-Graduate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cyber/Electronic Operations and Warfare | 3 | NOT OFFERED | 9 | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Military Technologies and Applied Sciences (other) | NOT OFFERED | 37 | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Certificate | Associates | Bachelors | Masters | Doctorate | Post-Graduate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biological and Physical Sciences | NOT OFFERED | 31 | 69 | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies (other) | 6 | 71 | 414 | 26 | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Certificate | Associates | Bachelors | Masters | Doctorate | Post-Graduate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Health and Physical Education/Fitness (other) | ONLY IN CLASSROOM | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Certificate | Associates | Bachelors | Masters | Doctorate | Post-Graduate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Psychology | 2 | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Industrial and Organizational Psychology | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | 3 |
| Geropsychology | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | ONLY IN CLASSROOM |
| Certificate | Associates | Bachelors | Masters | Doctorate | Post-Graduate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration | 1 | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Criminal Justice/Safety Studies | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | 18 | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Homeland Security | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | 7 | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Crisis/Emergency/Disaster Management | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | 2 | NOT OFFERED | 1 |
| Critical Infrastructure Protection | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | ONLY IN CLASSROOM |
| Terrorism and Counterterrorism Operations | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | 1 | NOT OFFERED | 8 |
| Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services (other) | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | 25 | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | 1 |
| Certificate | Associates | Bachelors | Masters | Doctorate | Post-Graduate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Human Services | NOT OFFERED | 1 | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Public Administration and Social Service Professions (other) | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | 7 | NOT OFFERED | ONLY IN CLASSROOM |
| Certificate | Associates | Bachelors | Masters | Doctorate | Post-Graduate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Social Sciences | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | 88 | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Certificate | Associates | Bachelors | Masters | Doctorate | Post-Graduate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mechanic and Repair Technologies/Technicians (other) | NOT OFFERED | 45 | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Certificate | Associates | Bachelors | Masters | Doctorate | Post-Graduate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aviation/Airway Management and Operations | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | ONLY IN CLASSROOM | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Certificate | Associates | Bachelors | Masters | Doctorate | Post-Graduate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Health and Wellness | 1 | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Health/Health Care Administration/Management | ONLY IN CLASSROOM | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Health Information/Medical Records Administration/Administrator | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | ONLY IN CLASSROOM | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services (other) | NOT OFFERED | 28 | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions (other) | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | 12 | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration (other) | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | ONLY IN CLASSROOM |
| Nursing Education | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | ONLY IN CLASSROOM |
| Nursing Administration | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | ONLY IN CLASSROOM |
| Nursing Practice | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | 12 | NOT OFFERED |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (other) | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | 29 | NOT OFFERED | ONLY IN CLASSROOM |
| Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences (other) | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | 18 | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Certificate | Associates | Bachelors | Masters | Doctorate | Post-Graduate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business/Commerce | NOT OFFERED | ONLY IN CLASSROOM | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Business Administration and Management | NOT OFFERED | 43 | 111 | 79 | 20 | 9 |
| Operations Management and Supervision | 4 | NOT OFFERED | 14 | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Non-Profit/Public/Organizational Management | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | 2 |
| Project Management | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | ONLY IN CLASSROOM |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations (other) | 2 | NOT OFFERED | 15 | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Accounting | 4 | NOT OFFERED | 20 | 1 | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Business Operations Support and Secretarial Services (other) | NOT OFFERED | 3 | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Finance | 1 | NOT OFFERED | 9 | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration | 2 | NOT OFFERED | 19 | 7 | NOT OFFERED | 1 |
| Marketing/Marketing Management | ONLY IN CLASSROOM | NOT OFFERED | 11 | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services (other) | NOT OFFERED | ONLY IN CLASSROOM | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
At Thomas Edison State University, there are 7,544 students including in both undergraduate and graduate schools, with full-time and part-time status. Of that, 7,544 students were attending classes through distance learning (7,378 students are enrolled exclusively and 166 are enrolled in some online courses).
| Total Enrollment | 7,544 | |
|---|---|---|
| Enrolled Exclusively in Online Courses | 7,378 | |
| Enrolled in Some But Not All Online Courses | 166 | |
| Not Enrolled In Any Online Courses | 0 |
By location where enrolled students live, out of a total of 7,378 enrolled exclusively in online courses, 2,845 New Jersey Residents were enrolled in online classes exclusively, 4,306 students living in the U.S. States other than New Jersey, and 87 non-U.S. students enrolled in online courses.
| Enrolled Exclusively in Online Courses | 7,378 | |
|---|---|---|
| New Jersey Resident | 2,845 | |
| Other State In U.S. | 4,446 | |
| Outside of U.S. | 87 |
| Enrolled Exclusively in Online Courses | 7,378 | |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 6,609 | |
| Graduate | 769 |
| Enrolled Exclusively in Undergraduate Online Courses | 6,609 | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree/Certificate Seeking | 6,541 | |
| Non-Degree/Certificate Seeking | 68 |