Accounting at Thomas Edison State University

Thomas Edison State University's accounting program shows middle-of-the-pack performance across New Jersey's 23 accounting programs, with graduates earning $56,988 initially—enough to rank in the 60th percentile statewide. That's about $3,000 above both the state and national medians, though nowhere near what the Rutgers campuses ($68,000+) or Seton Hall ($69,000) deliver. The debt load of $21,086 is notably lower than typical accounting programs, coming in about $3,400 below the state median and $4,000 below the national benchmark. This creates a debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.37, meaning graduates owe roughly 4.5 months of their first-year salary.

The bigger concern is the limited sample size—fewer than 30 graduates reported outcomes, which means a single high or low earner can swing these numbers significantly. That said, the 13% earnings growth from year one to year four suggests reasonable career progression for those tracked. For a family looking at online or non-traditional degree options (TESU's primary model), these outcomes sit comfortably in the middle tier. Your child would likely graduate with manageable debt and earnings comparable to mid-range New Jersey accounting programs, though not the premium outcomes of the state's top-tier schools.