by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. We've also included details on how TESU ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in biological science.
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The bachelor's program at TESU was ranked #19 on College Factual's Best Schools for biological science list. It is also ranked #2 in New Jersey.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Biological & Physical Science Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 10 |
| Best Biological & Physical Science Associate Degree Schools | 16 |
| Best Biological & Physical Science Schools | 19 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Thomas Edison State University handed out 82 bachelor's degrees in biological & physical science. This is a decrease of 25% over the previous year when 110 degrees were handed out.
Biological Science majors who earn their bachelor's degree from TESU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $69,480 a year. This is higher than $34,380, which is the national median for all biological science bachelor's degree recipients.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at TESU paid an average of $545 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $419 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $6,638 | $8,598 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,700 | $1,700 |
Learn more about TESU tuition and fees.
For the most recent academic year available, 78% of biological science bachelor's degrees went to men and 22% went to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 54% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Thomas Edison State University with a bachelor's in biological science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 6 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10 |
| White | 44 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 17 |
TESU does not offer an online option for its biological science bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the TESU Online Learning page.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 34 students graduated with a associate's degree in biological science from TESU. About 76% were men and 24% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Thomas Edison State University with a associate's in biological science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 12 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 11 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the biological science majors at Thomas Edison State University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Other Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | 546 |