The student-faculty ratio at Thomas Jefferson University is 13:1, and the school has 64.8 percent of its classes with fewer than 20 students. The most popular majors at Thomas Jefferson University include: Architecture; Business Administration and Management, General; Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer and Ultrasound Technician; Family Practice Nurse/Nursing; and Fashion Merchandising. The average freshman retention rate, an indicator of student satisfaction, is 83 percent.
Faculty & classes
Faculty
Student-faculty ratio
13:1
Total faculty
291 full time
466 part time
International
2% full time
Full-time faculty with Ph.D or terminal degree
80%
Classes taught by graduate assistants
0%
Full-time faculty gender distribution
Part-time faculty gender distribution
Class Size
Class sizes
Classes with fewer than 20 students64.8%
20-4931.1%
50 or more4.1%
Requirements
General education/core curriculum required
Yes
Coursework required for graduation
Arts/fine arts
Humanities
Computer literacy
Mathematics
English (including composition)
Sciences (biological or physical)
History
Social science
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Graduation & retention
Freshmen Retention
Average first-year student retention rate
83%
International Student Retention
International student retention rate
-
Graduation Rates
6-year graduation rate of students who received a Pell grant
53%
6-year graduation rate of students who received a subsidized Stafford loan
67%
6-year graduation rate of students who did not receive a Pell grant or subsidized Stafford loan
69%
6-year graduation rate of international students
-
Degrees Awarded (July 1, 2017 - June 30, 2018)
Post-bachelor's certificates
57
Post-master's certificates
35
Doctoral degrees - research/scholarship
15
Doctoral degrees - professional practice
387
Doctoral degrees - other
1
2017-2018 Graduates Employed Full-time
Employed as entrepreneur
-
Employed in temporary/contract work
-
Postgraduate internship/fellowship
-
Graduates reporting salaries
-
Graduates reporting bonuses
-
2017-2018 Graduates Employed Part-time
Employed as entrepreneur
-
Employed in temporary/contract work
-
Postgraduate internship/fellowship
-
Graduates reporting salaries
-
Graduates reporting bonuses
-
2017-2018 Graduates Other
Enrolled in a volunteer service program
-
Enlisted in the military
-
Enrolled in continuing education
-
Attended a graduate education program
-
Attended a graduate engineering program
-
Attended a graduate nursing program
-
Graduate schools most often attended by recent graduates
-
Seeking continuing education
-
No information provided by graduate
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Prominent Alumni
School's most prominent alumni
Maurice Kanbar - Entrepreneur and Inventor, Allen Sirkin, President (Retired) Phillips-Van Heusen Corporation
Majors
General Information
Credits apply to multiple majors
sometimes
Five Most Popular Majors
Five most popular majors for 2018 graduates
Architecture
Business Administration and Management, General
Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer and Ultrasound Technician
Family Practice Nurse/Nursing
Fashion Merchandising
Alumni Starting Salaries by Major
Health Professions and Related Programs
Majors Offered at This School
Architecture and Related Services
Architectural Sciences and Technology
Architecture
Environmental Design
Interior Architecture
Landscape Architecture
Biological and Biomedical Sciences
Biochemistry
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Conservation Biology
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services
Accounting
Apparel and Accessories Marketing Operations
Business Administration and Management, General
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other
Construction Management
Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs
Communication and Media Studies
Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia
Organizational Communication, General
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services
Information Science/Studies
Engineering
Architectural Engineering
Engineering, General
Industrial Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Textile Sciences and Engineering
Health Professions and Related Programs
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions, Other
Athletic Training/Trainer
Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist
Cytotechnology/Cytotechnologist
Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer and Ultrasound Technician
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
Homeland Security
Legal Professions and Studies
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
Biopsychology
Sustainability Studies
Psychology
Clinical Psychology
Health/Medical Psychology
Psychology, General
Visual and Performing Arts
Fashion/Apparel Design
Fiber, Textile and Weaving Arts
Game and Interactive Media Design
Graphic Design
Industrial and Product Design
Interior Design
Academic programs
Academic Programs
Degrees offered
Certificate, Associate, Bachelor's, Post-bachelor's certificate, Master's, Post-master's certificate, Doctorate - professional practice, Doctorate - other, Doctorate - research/scholarship
Combined-degree programs
MD/PhD Program
B.S. in Health Sciences and M.S. in Community and Trauma Counseling
B.S. in Health Sciences/M.S. in Occupational Therapy
B.S. in Psychology/M.S. in Occupational Studies
4+1 B.S. in Interior Design and M.S. in Sustainable Design
Student participation in special study options
Study abroad
Liberal arts/career combination
Internships
Honors program
Exchange student program (domestic)
Student participation in special academic programs
First-year experiences100%
Qualified undergraduate students may take graduate-level classes
-
Pre-professional programs
Pre-medicine, other
Cooperative education programs
-
Teacher certification is offered in
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Subject areas offering education certification
-
Counseling services offered
Honors college 2018 enrollment
269
Honors program 2018 enrollment
269
Online bachelor's degree program offered
Yes
Percentage of bachelor's degree programs that are available online
20%
Individual online courses offered for bachelor's degree credit
Yes
Domestic Study Away
Semester/term-away programs
-
Student exchange programs offered with
-
Percent of 2018 graduates participating in domestic student exchange programs
-
Study Abroad
Countries where study abroad opportunities are available
Costa Rica
Denmark
France
Germany
Ireland
Italy
Japan
Spain
United Kingdom
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2018 graduates participating in study abroad programs
-
Consortia
Consortia
Blackstone Launchpad
Jefferson Institute for Bioprocessing
Jefferson Israel Center
PIER Consortium - Partners in Innovation, Education, and Research
National Student Exchange (NSE)
Veterans
Institution is G.I. Bill certified
Yes
Institution participates in Yellow Ribbon Program
Yes
