Thomas Edison State College
Location and Contact Information
101 W State StTrenton, NJ 08608-1176
USA
Main Tel: (609) 984-1100
Web Site
The campus is in a small city.
Overview
Thomas Edison State College, also referred to as TESC, was established in 1972. The campus is located in Trenton, New Jersey. The college is one of the oldest schools in the country and was specially designed for adult education. TESC has a number of degree and certificate programs in over 100 areas of study. The academic units of the college are divided into the following schools:
- Heavin School of Arts and Sciences
- John S. Watson School of Public Service
- School of Applied Science and Technology
- School of Business and Management
- School of Nursing
- School of Professional and Continuing Studies
TESC offers several scholarship programs including the Eklund Endowment Scholarship, Rummel Foundation Endowed Scholarship, Horton Endowed Scholarship, Tompkins Endowed Scholarship, Matusak Endowed Scholarship, Smilak Memorial Scholarship, Gillespie Endowed Scholarship, and many more.
Highlights (vs. Other Schools)
- Many students concentrating in liberal arts and engineering technician.
- Large number of students.
- Affordable tuition & fees.
- High male/female ratio.
- Large number of programs of study offered.
School characteristics:
- The school is public.
- Academic calender: Semester.
- Carnegie classification: Masters Colleges and Universities II.
Features of note:
- Open admission; accepts all qualified candidates.
- Distance learning is available.
- Part-time classes are available.
Tuition and Financial Aid (2009-2010)
| Item | Cost |
|---|---|
| State Tuition and fees | $ 4,695 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 6,720 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,670 |
Financial Aid
Thomas Edison State College participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs.
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| Loans | % of Students | Average Amount |
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Similar Schools
Based on proprietary BrainTrack computer comparisons against all other US colleges, these schools appear to be most similar to Thomas Edison State College:
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| School | Location | Enrollment | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Iowa Central Community College | Fort Dodge, IA | 5,733 |
| 2 | Pierce College at Fort Steilacoom | Lakewood, WA | 7,854 |
| 3 | Heartland Community College | Normal, IL | 5,062 |
| 4 | Clackamas Community College | Oregon City, OR | 7,310 |
| 5 | Seattle Community College-South Campus | Seattle, WA | 7,095 |
| 6 | Corning Community College | Corning, NY | 5,190 |
| 7 | Monterey Peninsula College | Monterey, CA | 9,396 |
| 8 | Muskegon Community College | Muskegon, MI | 4,786 |
| 9 | Santiago Canyon College | Orange, CA | 14,034 |
| 10 | United States Military Academy | West Point, NY | 4,553 |
Degrees Awarded (in 2009-2010)
| Degree | Total Earned | Different Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor | 1,970 | 13 |
| Associate | 454 | 13 |
| Master | 77 | 5 |
| Postbaccalaureate certificate | 24 | 5 |
| 1-2 year certificate | 5 | 5 |
| Post-master's certificate | 1 |
Students
Student enrollment was 17,369 in 2009-2010 (3,672 full-time equivalent).
Undergrads are 95% of enrolled students and graduate students are 5%.
Students under 25 years old represent 10% of the student body. About 31% of the school is at least 40 years of age.
Room and Board
On-campus housing is not available.
Graduate School Focus
Thomas Edison State College offers graduate (post-Bachelor) studies. The highest degree offered is the Master.
The school's Graduate School Carnegie Classification is Postbaccalaureate Professional (Business Dominant).
Programs of Study
(Number of degrees in 2009-2010 in parentheses)
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
- Accounting
- Business Administration and Management
- Business, Management, Marketing & Related Support Services
- Business/Commerce
- Finance
- Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration
- Marketing/Marketing Management
- Operations Management and Supervision
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
- Computer and Information Sciences
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
- Education
- Educational Leadership and Administration
ENGINEERING
- Military Technologies
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
- Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians
- Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
- Human Services
LIBERAL ARTS
- Humanities/Humanistic Studies
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
- Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies
- Social Sciences
MECHANICS AND REPAIR
- Mechanic and Repair Technologies/Technicians
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
- Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
- Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services
- Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist
MEDICINE
- Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
- Nursing
- Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
- Health and Physical Education/Fitness
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
- Business Operations Support and Secretarial Services
SCIENCE
- Biological and Physical Sciences
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
- Security and Protective Services