Thomas Edison State University: programs, outcomes and local jobs

Trenton, New Jersey · public 4-yearThomas Edison State University is a public 4-year in Trenton, New Jersey with about 6,707 students; most degrees are in interdisciplinary studies and liberal arts & general studies; 678 open professional jobs in Mercer County. Graduation, earnings and net price, local employers hiring, and the nearest workforce board.Work in career services or alumni relations at Thomas Edison State University? Claim this page, it is free.

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Thomas Edison State University at a glance

  • 6,707

    students enrolled

  • 2,026

    degrees and certificates a year

  • $65,570

    median earnings, 6 years after entry

  • $69,331

    median earnings, 10 years after entry

    79% working

What students study

Largest fields of study at Thomas Edison State University
Field of studyShare of awardsAwards a year
Interdisciplinary studies31%617
Liberal arts & general studies21%422
Business & management19%377
Health professions10%208
Social sciences4%88

AI and data programs

Thomas Edison State University reported no degrees or certificates in artificial intelligence, data science, data analytics or robotics for 2024. A new program with no graduates yet would not appear here.

The job market around Thomas Edison State University

Professional jobs listed in the cities of Mercer County, where the college is.

  • 678

    open professional jobs

  • 48

    entry level

    4 say no experience is needed

  • 7%

    ask for AI skills

    50 jobs

  • 4.9%

    unemployment in Mercer County

    2026-08 · down 1.1 points from a year earlier

  • $96,333

    median household income

    Mercer County

  • 49%

    of workers are in professional jobs

    estimated 3.4% unemployment among them

Jobs that fit what students study here: most degrees are in business & management, health professions, social sciences, which lead to finance (92 open), sales (30 open), operations (63 open), marketing (28 open), human resources (31 open), strategy (7 open).

Hiring most: Genmab A/S (38), ZS Associates (23), Kardigan (21), Genmab (17), Johnson & Johnson (17), Sri International (13), Capital Health System (12), Robert Half (12).

What they hire for: Engineering (108), Data & Analytics (99), Finance (92), Operations (63), Clinical (59), Legal (38). Engineering jobs

Job search help near campus

Workforce board: Mercer County Workforce Development Board.

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Common questions

How big is Thomas Edison State University?
Thomas Edison State University enrolls about 6,707 students and is a public 4-year institution in Trenton, New Jersey. It awards about 2,026 degrees and certificates a year.
What do Thomas Edison State University graduates earn?
Median earnings of students who received federal aid are $65,570 six years after entry and $69,331 ten years after entry, from the College Scorecard.
Does Thomas Edison State University offer AI or data science degrees?
Thomas Edison State University reported no degrees or certificates in artificial intelligence, data science, data analytics or robotics for 2024 (IPEDS completions). A new program with no graduates yet would not appear.
Are there jobs near Thomas Edison State University?
678 open professional jobs are listed in Mercer County, 48 of them entry level and 4 saying no experience is needed. Genmab A/S has the most openings.

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Sources: enrollment and degrees from IPEDS (U.S. Department of Education); graduation, earnings and net price from the College Scorecard (IPEDS 2023 / Scorecard 2026-06); open jobs from employers’ career sites, checked daily; unemployment from the Bureau of Labor Statistics; workforce boards and American Job Centers from CareerOneStop.

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