Thomas Edison State University makes it possible for adults to earn a degree with 100+ areas of study, online courses and flexible transfer credit methods. With a national reputation for academic excellence and educational integrity, Thomas Edison State University is one of New Jersey's 11 senior public institutions of higher education, meeting the unique needs of adult students since 1972. Our flexible course options, generous credit transfer policy and convenient program schedules enable students to work at their own pace, without sacrificing family and career responsibilities. Today, more than 20,000 students and 40,000 alumni from all 50 states and 60 countries around the world have chosen Thomas Edison State University to achieve their personal goals and complete their degrees wherever they live or work. Most adults cannot put their lives on hold to sit in a classroom at a specific time and place: at Thomas Edison State University, you do not have to.