Online Undergraduate Degrees and Certificates
Earning your degree or certificate isn’t about starting over — it’s about moving forward.
Advance Your Career with a Degree Built for Busy Adults
Earning your degree can open doors to new career opportunities, strengthen your qualifications and help you work toward your long-term goals. For more than 50 years, Thomas Edison State University (TESU) has helped working adults pursue their education through flexible online programs designed to help balance education with work, family and everything in between.
Whether you’re finishing your associate or bachelor’s degree or pursuing an undergraduate certificate, TESU offers more than 100 areas of study, generous transfer credit opportunities and multiple start dates to help you move forward on your schedule.
Make the Most of Your Prior Experience
Your experience matters — in and out of the classroom. At TESU, prior education, military service and professional experience may count toward your degree, helping you save time and money. Transfer up to 105 credits toward a bachelor’s degree, including up to 90 from a community college.* You may be closer to finishing your undergraduate degree than you think.
Explore Methods of Earning Credit
*Our Academic Advisors are available to evaluate your previously earned credits and determine where they fit into earning your college degree at TESU. Visit tesu.edu/transfercredit and tesu.edu/accelerate for more information.
What Sets TESU Apart
Since 1972, TESU has focused on adult learners — making it easier to balance education with work, family and life.
Our flexible, online programs are designed to meet you where you are.
- In-Demand Undergraduate Degrees and Certificates
- 100+ Areas of Study
- No Standardized Testing Requirements
- Year-Round Enrollment with Monthly Start Dates
- Flexible, Online Coursework
- Generous Transfer Credit Policy
- Accredited and Respected Nationwide
Contact us today to get started.
Attention Pennsylvania Residents: TESU Extends In-State Tuition Rates to Pennsylvania Residents
I gained communication skills, clarity around my future and the ability to really own my education. The decision to pursue a degree through TESU ultimately happened when I was empowered to understand what I wanted and to see how its program could help me get there sooner."
Joshua Shi
B.A.
I wanted to prove to my kids that they could do anything if they put their minds to it."
Kelley Paletko
B.A.
Because TESU evaluated my carpentry apprenticeship program, I started with 35 credits toward an associate degree."
Thomas Tiseo
AAS, PLR/NJ Place Grant Recipient
Don’t be your own biggest hurdle. Something always came up while I was trying to finish, but you just have to do it."
Damaris Sepulveda-Perez
B.A.
Accredited. Trusted. Respected.
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 undergraduate programs designed for?
TESU’s undergraduate programs are designed for adult learners looking to earn or complete an associate or bachelor’s degree or pursue an undergraduate certificate. Many undergraduate students are working professionals, military service members or individuals returning to college to finish a degree they previously started.
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Are TESU’s undergraduate programs offered online?
Yes. TESU’s undergraduate programs are delivered online, allowing students to complete coursework remotely. The online format is designed to support working adults who are balancing education with career and personal responsibilities.
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How much credit can I transfer?
TESU has one of the most generous transfer credit policies in higher education. Undergraduate students may transfer a significant portion of previously earned college credit from regionally accredited institutions, as well as eligible military training, professional learning and approved alternative credit sources.
The number of transfer credits accepted varies based on your academic history and chosen program. An official evaluation is completed after admission.
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What undergraduate programs are offered?
TESU offers more than 100 areas of study across a wide range of in-demand fields, including business, healthcare, information technology, cybersecurity, public service, liberal studies and more. Associate degrees, bachelor’s degrees and undergraduate certificates are available, giving you the flexibility to choose the path that aligns with your goals.
Find your program here.