Thomas College
Waterville, Maine · Private, nonprofit · 647 undergraduates
Of 10 programs with reported earnings, 9 leave graduates out-earning a typical Maine high-school graduate (about $38,000/yr) and 1 fall short. Another 31 programs did not have enough data to judge.
What families actually pay
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $12,655 |
| $30k to $48k | $11,904 |
| $48k to $75k | $16,227 |
| $75k to $110k | $18,145 |
| $110k and up | $26,770 |
| All families (average) | $18,885 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Bachelor's Degree | $52,490 | +$14,490 | clears the bar | $21,250 | 1.5 yrs |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Master's Degree | $79,227 | +$41,227 | clears the bar | $20,500 | 0.5 yrs |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | Bachelor's Degree | $54,649 | +$16,649 | clears the bar | $27,000 | 1.6 yrs |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | Bachelor's Degree | $46,988 | +$8,988 | clears the bar | $27,000 | 3 yrs |
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology | Bachelor's Degree | $35,065 | -$2,935 | falls short | $27,000 | n/a |
| Education, General | Master's Degree | $61,310 | +$23,310 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's Degree | $49,253 | +$11,253 | clears the bar | $27,000 | 2.4 yrs |
| Accounting and Related Services | Bachelor's Degree | $65,028 | +$27,028 | clears the bar | $20,500 | 0.8 yrs |
| Computer Science | Bachelor's Degree | $76,089 | +$38,089 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | Bachelor's Degree | $51,014 | +$13,014 | clears the bar | $24,250 | 1.9 yrs |
Access and outcomes: 18% of students receive Pell grants · 54% 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.