Thomas Jefferson University: programs, outcomes and local jobs

Thomas Jefferson University at a glance

• 3,755

  students enrolled

• 2,597

  degrees and certificates a year

• 69%

  of students complete

  College Scorecard

• $28,928

  average net price a year

  Tuition $44,400

• $64,335

  median earnings, 6 years after entry

• $77,449

  median earnings, 10 years after entry

  85% working

Executive education programs and Career retraining programs listed on its site.

What students study

AI and data programs

Thomas Jefferson University reported no degrees or certificates in artificial intelligence, data science, data analytics or robotics for 2024. A new program with no graduates yet would not appear here.

The job market around Thomas Jefferson University

Professional jobs listed in the cities of Philadelphia County, where the college is.

• 1,377

  open professional jobs

• 109

  entry level

  14 say no experience is needed

• 8%

  ask for AI skills

  117 jobs

• 4.3%

  unemployment in Philadelphia County

  2026-09 · down 1.3 points from a year earlier

• $60,698

  median household income

  Philadelphia County

• 44%

  of workers are in professional jobs

  estimated 2.9% unemployment among them

Jobs that fit what students study here: most degrees are in health professions, business & management, architecture, which lead to clinical (52 open), finance (150 open), sales (238 open), operations (165 open), marketing (42 open), human resources (56 open).

Hiring most: Chubb (40), GSK (40), Esri (24), BDO USA (21), Veeva Systems (20), Xfinity (18), National Railroad Passenger (16), Nomura Holdings (15).

What they hire for: Sales (238), Engineering (165), Operations (165), Finance (150), Legal (75), Data & Analytics (69). Sales jobs

Job search help near campus

Workforce board: Philadelphia County Workforce Investment Board dba Philadelphia Works, Inc..

• PA CareerLink - Suburban StationPhiladelphia · 215-557-2592 · M-F 8am-4:30pm
• PA CareerLink - West PhiladelphiaPhiladelphia · 215-473-3630 · Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
• PA CareerLink Philadelphia NorthwestPhiladelphia · 215-978-6503 · Monday thru Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 4:30p.m.

American Job Centers are free, public career offices.

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Common questions

How big is Thomas Jefferson University?

Thomas Jefferson University enrolls about 3,755 students and is a private nonprofit 4-year institution in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It awards about 2,597 degrees and certificates a year.

What is the graduation rate at Thomas Jefferson University?

69% of students complete, from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (IPEDS 2023 / Scorecard 2026-06).

What do Thomas Jefferson University graduates earn?

Median earnings of students who received federal aid are $64,335 six years after entry and $77,449 ten years after entry, from the College Scorecard.

Does Thomas Jefferson University offer AI or data science degrees?

Thomas Jefferson University reported no degrees or certificates in artificial intelligence, data science, data analytics or robotics for 2024 (IPEDS completions). A new program with no graduates yet would not appear.

Are there jobs near Thomas Jefferson University?

1,377 open professional jobs are listed in Philadelphia County, 109 of them entry level and 14 saying no experience is needed. Chubb has the most openings.