by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. We've also included details on how TESU ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in social sciences.
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The bachelor's program at TESU was ranked #65 on College Factual's Best Schools for social sciences list. It is also ranked #3 in New Jersey.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Thomas Edison State University handed out 172 bachelor's degrees in general social sciences. This is an increase of 14% over the previous year when 151 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of social sciences students who receive their bachelor's degree at TESU is $42,906. This is higher than $32,131, which is the national median for all social sciences bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at TESU, social sciences students borrow a median amount of $21,384 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all social sciences bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $26,499.
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Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the social sciences majors at Thomas Edison State University.
Of the 172 students who earned a bachelor's degree in General Social Sciences from TESU in 2020-2021, 41% were men and 59% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Thomas Edison State University with a bachelor's in social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 27 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 21 |
| White | 80 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 41 |
