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Thomas Edison State College, or TESC, is a public institution of higher education located in Trenton, New Jersey. It was established in 1972. TESC offers more than ten degrees at the undergraduate level and more than three master degrees in over 100 major areas of study. The college was named in honor of Thomas Alva Edison, a New Jersey resident.
TESC’s main campus is located in Trenton which is adjacent to the New Jersey State House complex and the State House historic district. It consists of five main facilities: the Kelsey Building, the Townhouse Complex, the Academic Center, Kuser Mansion, and the Canal Banks Building.
Some notable alumni of the college include Bonnie Watson Coleman, majority leader of the New Jersey general assembly; Steven L. Herman, foreign correspondent; Brian M. Hughes, current Executive of New Jersey's Mercer County; and Kristina Sisco, actress.
The main campus of Thomas Edison State College is in Trenton, NJ (a small city). The school is a public school. Thomas Edison State College offers degrees up to the Post-Master's certificate.
The school students most commonly major in a field related to engineering technician and liberal arts.
Thomas Edison State College admits all qualified candidates under its open-admission policy.
In 2007-2008, the school had 16,423 enrolled students. Older students (40+ years old, e.g.) are welcome and common at Thomas Edison State College. Males make up the lion's share of the student body at the school.
More complete details are provided below.
Thomas Edison State College
101 W State St
Trenton, NJ 08608-1176
General Phone: (609) 984-1100
http://www.tesc.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 1,556 | humanities, interdisciplinary studies, social services, liberal arts and sciences |
| Business and Management | 357 | business management, human resources, accounting, marketing, business, business and related services, finance, operations management |
| Engineering Technician | 177 | electrical/electronic tech, electronics tech |
| Science | 103 | biological and physical sciences |
| Medical Support and Technology | 86 | allied health and medical assisting, radiation therapist |
| Nursing and Emergency Medicine | 72 | registered nursing, various nursing |
| Family and Social Work | 59 | human services |
| Mechanics and Repair | 31 | mechanic and repair |
| Office and Administration | 21 | business support services |
| Medicine | 21 | health professions |
| Engineering | 11 | military technologies |
| Education and Teaching | 7 | education |
| Security and Law Enforcement | 4 | security and protective services |
| Medical Administration | 3 | pharmacy courses |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 1 | computer and info science |
| Nutrition and Exercise Therapy | 1 | health and fitness |
Number of programs and degrees for Thomas Edison State College in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 1,915 | 13 |
| Associate's degree | 492 | 12 |
| Master's degree | 80 | 3 |
| Postbaccalaureate certificate | 19 | 5 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 3 | 3 |
| Post-master's certificate | 1 | 1 |
In 2007-2008, Thomas Edison State College had a total enrollment of 16,423 students (3,608 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 97% |
| Graduate | 3% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 60% |
| Black | 16% |
| Hispanic | 8% |
| Asian | 3% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Unknown | 11% |
| (Foreign Students) | 2% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 0% |
| 18-19 | 0% |
| 20-21 | 2% |
| 22-24 | 7% |
| 25-29 | 23% |
| 30-34 | 18% |
| 35-39 | 18% |
| 40-49 | 22% |
| 50-64 | 9% |
| 65+ | 0% |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Trenton, New Jersey for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other New Jersey Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 4,555 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 6,520 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,670 |
Financial Aid:
Thomas Edison State College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 2192200)
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
Business, Management, Marketing & Related Support Services, Other
Business/Commerce, General
Finance, General
Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
Operations Management and Supervision
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer and Information Sciences, General
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Education, General
ENGINEERING
Military Technologies
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians, Other
Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Human Services, General
LIBERAL ARTS
Humanities/Humanistic Studies
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Social Sciences, General
MECHANICS AND REPAIR
Mechanic and Repair Technologies/Technicians, Other
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration, Other
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services, Other
Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist
MEDICINE
Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Nursing, Other
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Health and Physical Education/Fitness, Other
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Business Operations Support and Secretarial Services, Other
SCIENCE
Biological and Physical Sciences
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Security and Protective Services, Other
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Thomas Edison State College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 4% |  |
| % of degrees in liberal arts (vs. all colleges) | Top 4% | |
| Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 5% | |
| % students 40 years or older (vs. all colleges) | Top 7% | |
| Male % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% | |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 11% | |
| % of degrees in engineering technician (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 19% | |
Notable:
Open admission Offers credit for life experience Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Career counseling Offers part-time study
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