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Thomas Jefferson University, also referred to as TJU, is situated in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States. It was founded in the year 1824 and known as the Jefferson Medical College. The institute gained university status in 1969. Students of Thomas Jefferson University are offered degrees in different areas of study including cancer biology, family medicine, physical therapy, neurology, and surgery. Distance learning options are also available at TJU. The university is comprised of the following three colleges:
Thomas Jefferson University supports a large number of student clubs and organizations. Among those available on campus are the American Medical Women’s Association, Ars Medica, Jefferson Arts Organization, Jefferson Christian Fellowship, Graduate Student Association, and Jefferson Public Health Society.
The main campus of Thomas Jefferson University is in Philadelphia, PA (a large city). The school is a private, not-for-profit school. Thomas Jefferson University offers degrees up to the Doctoral degree.
The school students most commonly major in a field related to medicine and nursing and emergency medicine.
Thomas Jefferson University does not accept everyone who applies.
The school offers tenure to reward and retain some professors.
In 2007-2008, Thomas Jefferson University had 2,924 enrolled students.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"To educate future physicians, nurses, scientists and allied health professionals who will take a leadership role in the development of healthcare reform.
To provide compassionate, efficient, affordable, quality healthcare.
To target our research efforts toward innovative treatments while expanding our knowledge of people and their environment."
More complete details are provided below.
Thomas Jefferson University
1020 Walnut Street
Philadelphia, PA 19107
General Phone: (215) 955-6000
http://www.jefferson.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Nursing and Emergency Medicine | 349 | registered nursing, various nursing |
| Medicine | 223 | medicine, health professions |
| Medical Support and Technology | 123 | sonography and ultrasound tech, health diagnostic professions, clinical lab tech, cytotechnologist |
| Nutrition and Exercise Therapy | 43 | occupational therapy |
| Science | 42 | bacteriology, pharmacology, biochemistry, developmental biology and embryology, biological and biomedical sciences, physiology and pathology, human genetics, anatomical sciences, ... |
| Therapy and Counseling | 30 | physical therapy |
| Medical Administration | 21 | health and medical administrative |
| Liberal Arts | 6 | liberal arts and sciences |
Number of programs and degrees for Thomas Jefferson University in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 325 | 8 |
| First-professional degree | 219 | 1 |
| Master's degree | 149 | 10 |
| Associate's degree | 88 | 2 |
| Doctor's degree | 46 | 10 |
| Post-master's certificate | 10 | 2 |
| Postbaccalaureate certificate | 0 | 4 |
In 2007-2008, Thomas Jefferson University had a total enrollment of 2,924 students (1,468 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 37% |
| Graduate | 32% |
| First Professional | 32% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 64% |
| Black | 7% |
| Hispanic | 3% |
| Asian | 12% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Unknown | 11% |
| (Foreign Students) | 3% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| 18-19 | 1% |
| 20-21 | 6% |
| 22-24 | 28% |
| 25-29 | 38% |
| 30-34 | 11% |
| 35-39 | 6% |
| 40-49 | 7% |
| 50-64 | 3% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 82 % |
Thomas Jefferson University offers campus housing for 655 of its 1,468 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Pennsylvania Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Years of College Work Before Admittance | recommended |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| Room charge | $ 3,195 |
Financial Aid:
Thomas Jefferson University participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 1239300)
Thomas Jefferson University has a tenure system for faculty.
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 0 | * | 3 | $109,065 |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 4 | $91,519 | 8 | $95,655 |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 3 | $85,595 | 16 | $81,147 |
| Instructor | calendar year | 6 | $76,483 | 23 | $74,409 |
| No academic rank | calendar year | 0 | * | 1 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 13 | $83,213 | 51 | $82,115 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Assistant professor | academic year | 1 | * | 3 | $72,132 |
| Instructor | academic year | 3 | $66,079 | 15 | $62,044 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 4 | $66,937 | 18 | $63,725 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
LIBERAL ARTS
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
Health and Medical Administrative Services, Other
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Allied Health Diagnostic/Intervention/Treatment Professions, Oth
Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist
Cytotechnology/Cytotechnologist
Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer & Ultrasound Technician
MEDICINE
Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other
Medicine (MD)
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Nursing, Other
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Occupational Therapy/Therapist
SCIENCE
Animal Physiology
Biochemistry
Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other
Cell/Cellular Biology and Anatomical Sciences, Other
Developmental Biology and Embryology
Human/Medical Genetics
Medical Microbiology and Bacteriology
Pharmacology
Physiology, Pathology, and Related Sciences, Other
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Thomas Jefferson University Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in nursing and emergency medicine (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 5% |  |
| % of degrees in medicine (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% | |
| Female % of student body (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 13% | |
| % of full-time faculty on tenure track (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
| % of degrees in therapy and counseling (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 17% | |
| % of degrees in nutrition and exercise therapy (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 18% | |
Notable:
Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Career counseling Career services Student employment services On-campus day care Remedial classes for students Option to study abroad Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Tenure system for quality teaching Has ROTC (air force) Has hospital on campus
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