Thomas Aquinas College
Santa Paula, California · Private, nonprofit · 566 undergraduates
All 1 programs with reported earnings leave graduates out-earning a typical California high-school graduate (about $36,976/yr).
What families actually pay
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $19,761 |
| $30k to $48k | $21,236 |
| $48k to $75k | $20,118 |
| $75k to $110k | $23,185 |
| $110k and up | $29,757 |
| All families (average) | $26,196 |
Net price is the yearly cost after grants and scholarships, by family income (College Scorecard). Credit: TuitionTracker.
Program earnings vs a high-school graduate
| Program | Credential | Median earnings | vs HS grad | Verdict | Median debt | Payback |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | Bachelor's Degree | $49,898 | +$12,922 | clears the bar | $18,000 | 1.4 yrs |
Access and outcomes: 27% of students receive Pell grants · 84% complete their program.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (release 2026-06-10). Earnings are median earnings of graduates measured up to four years after completing, compared to the state high-school-graduate earnings threshold. Figures describe past graduates and are never a promise. Method: methodology. Something look wrong? Report it.