Online Graduate Degrees and Certificates
You’re ready to move forward in your career — whether that’s advancing in your current field, transitioning into a new career or strengthening your position in today’s competitive landscape.
Graduate Education for Working Adults
At Thomas Edison State University (TESU), you can build on your existing expertise through flexible, online graduate degrees and certificates designed for experienced professionals.
Explore programs in high-demand fields including business, healthcare, cybersecurity, educational leadership, IT, homeland security, public administration and more.
What Sets TESU Apart
Nationally recognized and accredited, TESU has served adult learners since 1972 — helping working professionals advance their education while balancing career and life. Explore in-demand graduate degrees and certificates with no GRE or GMAT required, 100% online courses, year-round enrollment with multiple start dates, plus transfer credit and scholarship opportunities.
Online. Accredited. Respected.
Graduate Degree Programs Offered
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Master's
- M.A. in Educational Leadership*
- M.A. in Educational Technology and Online Learning
- M.A. in Liberal Studies
- Master of Business Administration (MBA)
- Master of Public Administration
- Master of Science
- M.S. in Accounting
- M.S. in Cybersecurity
- M.S. in Data Science and Analytics
- M.S. in Healthcare Management
- M.S. in Homeland Security
- M.S. in Human Resources Management
- M.S. in Information Technology
- M.S. in Management
- M.S. in Management — Public Service Careers
- M.S. in Nursing*
- Doctorate
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Graduate Certificates
Strengthen your professional expertise with TESU’s graduate certificates, designed to provide focused, career-relevant knowledge in high-demand areas. Earn specialized credentials that enhance your credibility, with credits that can be applied toward a TESU graduate degree as you continue your academic progress.
- Counterterrorism
- Cybersecurity
- Cybersecurity — Critical Infrastructure
- Data Analytics
- Digital Humanities
- Educational Leadership
- Emergency Management
- Geropsychology
- Healthcare Management
- Homeland Security
- Human Resources Management
- Industrial-Organizational Psychology
- Nursing Administration
- Nurse Educator
- Nursing Informatics
- Nurse Preceptor
- Online Learning and Teaching
- Organizational Leadership
- Professional Communications
- Project Management
*These programs require valid professional certifications and/or licenses.
A degree program that allowed me to work full-time and still earn my master’s was a big deal."
Kristal Dejesus
M.S. in Homeland Security
Three months after I obtained my degree, I got a new job as a director of IT, heading up my own IT department."
Altereek Stembridge
M.S.
I have never felt so confident. I now have a director-level title, and it means so much to me to walk across that stage today."
Amanda Movelle
DBA
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We’re an accredited institution focused on student success since 1972.
The baccalaureate degree program in nursing, master's degree program in nursing and Doctor of Nursing Practice program at Thomas Edison State University are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (www.ccneaccreditation.org).
The post-graduate APRN certificate program at Thomas Edison State University is pursuing initial accreditation by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education, 655 K Street NW, Suite 750, Washington, DC 20001, 202-887-6791. Applying for accreditation does not guarantee that accreditation will be granted.
FAQs
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Who are TESU’s graduate programs designed for?
TESU’s graduate programs are designed for professionals who have earned a bachelor’s degree and are ready to take the next step. Whether you’re looking to advance in their current field or transition into new leadership opportunities, our programs are built for working adults who want high-quality, career-focused graduate education.
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Are programs fully online?
TESU graduate programs are delivered fully online, allowing you to complete your coursework remotely. Required fieldwork or practicum components can be completed within your current professional setting, enabling you to integrate your coursework directly into your existing role. This format is designed to help you balance graduate study with work and personal responsibilities.
It’s important to review the individual program page for detailed format information.
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How long do graduate programs typically take?
Most TESU master’s programs are structured in eight-week terms and can often be completed in approximately 12–20 months, depending on your program, transfer credit eligibility and course load.
Doctoral program timelines vary based on program requirements. Refer to your program of interest for specifics.
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When can I start?
TESU offers six graduate start dates each year, providing you with multiple opportunities to begin when the timing is right for you.