Nursing at Thomas Edison State University
If you plan to study Nursing, take a look at what Thomas Edison State University. Get started with the following essential facts.
Thomas Edison State University sits in Trenton, NJ.
During the most recent reporting year, 158 nursing degrees were granted at Thomas Edison State University.
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Online & Distance Learning at Thomas Edison State University
Distance learning is available at Thomas Edison State University. Of 7,544 students, 7,378 (98%) studied exclusively online and 166 (2%) took at least some classes online.
Nursing Rankings at Thomas Edison State University
These rankings give you a sense of how Thomas Edison State University’s Nursing program against other schools offering the same major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | New Jersey | #14 of 47 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #67 of 274 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #193 of 1,918 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | New Jersey | #14 of 47 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #67 of 274 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #193 of 1,918 |
Earnings for Nursing Graduates from Thomas Edison State University
Students who complete Thomas Edison State University’s Nursing program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $86,194 |
| 2 years | $86,860 |
| 3 years | $89,566 |
| 4 years | $98,264 |
| 5 years | $103,023 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? At the four-year mark, Nursing graduates from Thomas Edison State University earn a median of $98,264, compared with $72,259 for all Thomas Edison State University graduates — about 36% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Nursing graduates from Thomas Edison State University comes in at $22,618.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the diversity of Nursing graduates at Thomas Edison State University, by degree type.
Looking at the program as a whole, Nursing graduates at Thomas Edison State University are 86% women (136) and 14% men (22).
Nursing Bachelor’s Program at Thomas Edison State University
Among the 114 bachelor’s nursing graduates at Thomas Edison State University, 83% were women (95) and 17% were men (19).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Nursing bachelor’s degree recipients at Thomas Edison State University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 57 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 15 |
| Black / African American | 14 |
| Asian | 13 |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 3 |
| International (Nonresident) | 1 |
| Unknown | 10 |
Minority students account for 40% of Nursing bachelor’s degree recipients at Thomas Edison State University, lower than the national average of 43%.*
Nursing Master’s Program at Thomas Edison State University
Of the 32 master’s nursing degrees awarded at Thomas Edison State University, 97% were women (31) and 3% were men (1).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Nursing master’s degree recipients at Thomas Edison State University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 22 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 2 |
| Black / African American | 3 |
| Asian | 2 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 1 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Minority students account for 25% of Nursing master’s degree recipients at Thomas Edison State University, lower than the national average of 40%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific Nursing Concentrations at Thomas Edison State University
This Nursing program at Thomas Edison State University includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing | 115 |
| Nursing Practice | 11 |
| Nursing Research & Other | 32 |
Highest-Paying Careers for Nursing Graduates
Students who finish Nursing program at Thomas Edison State University pursue many career paths. Below are the highest-paying careers for Nursing majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Nurse Practitioners | $147,651 |
| Advanced Practice Psychiatric Nurses | $143,854 |
| Medical and Health Services Managers | $129,557 |
| Registered Nurses | $105,741 |
| Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary | $69,718 |
| Nurse Anesthetists | $66,747 |
| Critical Care Nurses | $65,103 |
| Acute Care Nurses | $56,247 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialists | $52,889 |
| Nurse Midwives | $36,174 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
More about our data sources and methodologies.