1972
Trenton, NJ

School Details

Named for the famous American inventor who acquired knowledge outside of the traditional classroom, Thomas Edison State University provides higher education for adults with higher expectations. 

The school has a national reputation for academic excellence and educational integrity and is one of the first in the country designed specifically for adults. In fact, the average student age is 35. The university provides flexible, high-quality collegiate learning opportunities and offers degree programs and certificates in more than 100 areas of study.

Thomas Edison State University’s flexible learning methods range from online courses and prior learning assessment to credit transfer and credit-bearing exams. They offer undergraduate and graduate degrees and certificates built specifically to meet the needs of adults, whether for professional advancement or personal fulfillment. 

Accreditation & Licensing

Thomas Edison State University is accredited by:

Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE)

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Art & Liberal Arts

Associate in Arts
Bachelor of Arts in English
Bachelor of Arts in International Studies
Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Studies
Graduate Certificate in Digital Humanities
Master of Arts in Liberal Studies
Master of Arts in Liberal Studies / Digital Humanities
Master of Arts in Liberal Studies / Learner-Designed Area of Study

Business

Associate in Science in Business Administration
Bachelor of Arts in Communications
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration / Accounting/CPA
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration / Computer Information Systems
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration / Entrepreneurship
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration / Finance
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration / General Management
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration / Human Resources Management/Organizational Management
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration / Marketing
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration / Operations Management
Bachelor of Science in Organizational Leadership
Bachelor of Science in Professional Studies
Certificate in Accounting
Certificate in Communications
Certificate in Finance
Certificate in General Management
Certificate in Human Resources Management
Certificate in Marketing
Certificate in Operations Management
Certificate in Organizational Leadership
Doctor of Business Administration
Graduate Certificate in Fundraising & Development
Graduate Certificate in Hospitality Management
Graduate Certificate in Human Resources Management
Graduate Certificate in International Business Finance
Graduate Certificate in Organizational Leadership
Graduate Certificate in Professional Communications
Graduate Certificate in Project Management
Graduate Certificate in Strategic Planning & Board Leadership for Nonprofits
Master of Arts in Liberal Studies / Professional Communications
Master of Business Administration
Master of Business Administration / Accounting
Master of Business Administration / Data Analytics
Master of Business Administration / Finance
Master of Business Administration / Human Resource Management
Master of Business Administration / Marketing
Master of Public Service Leadership / Community & Economic Development
Master of Public Service Leadership / Nonprofit Management
Master of Public Service Leadership / Public & Municipal Finance
Master of Science in Accounting
Master of Science in Human Resource Management
Master of Science in Management / Public Service Administration & Leadership
Master of Science in Management / Accounting
Master of Science in Management / Community & Economic Development
Master of Science in Management / Environmental Policy & Environmental Justice
Master of Science in Management / Nonprofit Management
Master of Science in Management / Organizational Leadership
Master of Science in Management / Project Management
Master of Science in Management / Public & Municipal Finance
Master of Science in Management / Public Health

Computer Science & IT

Associate in Science in Computer & Information Technology
Associate in Science in Natural Sciences & Mathematics / Computer Science
Associate in Science in Technical Studies
Associate of Applied Science in Applied Computer Studies
Bachelor of Arts in Computer Science
Bachelor of Science in Data Science & Analytics
Bachelor of Science in Information Technology
Bachelor of Science in Technical Studies
Certificate in Computer Information Systems
Certificate in Computer Science
Master of Science in Data Science & Analytics
Master of Science in Information Systems
Master of Science in Information Technology / Data Management & Analytics
Master of Science in Information Technology / Information Assurance
Master of Science in Information Technology / Network Management
Master of Science in Technical Studies

Criminal Justice, Safety & Law

Associate in Applied Science in Criminal Justice
Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice
Bachelor of Science in Cybersecurity
Bachelor of Science in Homeland Security & Emergency Management
Graduate Certificate in Cybersecurity / Critical Infrastructure
Graduate Certificate in Homeland Security
Master of Science in Cybersecurity
Master of Science in Homeland Security
Master of Science in Information Technology / Cybersecurity
Master of Science in Management / Homeland Security

Education

Graduate Certificate in Educational Leadership
Graduate Certificate in Online Learning & Teaching
Master of Arts in Educational Leadership / Building Leadership
Master of Arts in Educational Leadership / District Leadership
Master of Arts in Educational Leadership / School Business Administration
Master of Arts in Educational Technology & Online Learning

Engineering

Associate in Applied Science in Applied Electronic Studies
Associate in Science in Electrical Technology
Associate in Science in Electronics Engineering Technology
Associate in Science in Nuclear Engineering Technology
Bachelor of Science in Electrical Technology
Bachelor of Science in Electronics Systems Engineering Technology
Bachelor of Science in Energy Systems Technology
Bachelor of Science in Nuclear Energy Engineering Technology
Bachelor of Science in Nuclear Engineering Technology
Certificate in Electronics
Master of Science in Information Technology / Software Engineering

Healthcare

Associate in Applied Science in Polysomnography
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration / Healthcare Management
Certificate in Health & Wellness
Certificate in Polysomnography
Graduate Certificate in Clinical Trials Management
Graduate Certificate in Healthcare Management
Master of Business Administration / Healthcare Management
Master of Public Service Leadership / Public Health / Public Policy
Master of Science in Healthcare Management
Master of Science in Information Technology / Health Information Technology

Math & Science

Associate in Science in Natural Sciences & Mathematics / Mathematics
Bachelor of Arts in Mathematics
Bachelor of Science in Radiation Protection/Health Physics
Certificate in Gas Distribution

Nursing

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (RN to BSN)
Doctor of Nursing Practice
Graduate Certificate in Nurse Educator
Graduate Certificate in Nursing Administration
Graduate Certificate in Nursing Informatics
Master of Science in Nursing / Nurse Educator
Master of Science in Nursing / Nursing Administration
Master of Science in Nursing / Nursing Informatics

Psychology & Human Services

Associate in Arts in Human Services
Bachelor of Arts in Psychology
Bachelor of Arts in Sociology
Graduate Certificate in Geropsychology
Graduate Certificate in Industrial-Organizational Psychology
Master of Arts in Liberal Studies / Geropsychology
Master of Arts in Liberal Studies / Industrial-Organizational Psychology