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Thomas College

#1367 in US ranking Waterville, ME
Type:
Private not-for-profit
Programs:
4 years or more

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Cost

Cost / year
$48,823
Tuition & fees
$32,654
Avg. aid
$25,253
Receiving aid
98%

Admissions

Acceptance rate
96%

Outcomes

Graduation rate
54%
Median salary
$47,447
1 yr after graduation

What are the graduation rates for students at Thomas College?

Thomas College's reported four-year graduation rate is 48%, and its six-year rate is 53%. These measures follow defined cohorts of first-time, full-time students; they do not describe the likelihood that every transfer, part-time, or graduate student will finish.

The difference between the four- and six-year figures indicates that some students in the measured cohort completed after the fourth year. The reported retention rate is 77%, a separate measure concerning students' continuation from one year to the next. Applicants weighing cost should consider both completion timing and the possibility of additional semesters: a lower annual bill is not necessarily a lower total degree cost if a student needs longer to finish.

What is the earning potential for graduates at Thomas College?

College Scorecard program-level figures report median earnings measured one year after completion for certain Thomas College fields. The reported amounts include $40,159 for criminal justice and corrections, $37,395 for psychology, $36,403 for business administration, and $26,705 for sports, kinesiology, and physical education or fitness.

These are past outcomes for graduates included in the applicable federal data, not starting-salary offers or predictions for future students. A one-year measure can also miss later career changes, additional degrees, differences in location, and differences among jobs within a major. When comparing programs, students should match the reported field and credential to the degree they actually intend to pursue and consider debt and likely career paths alongside earnings.

Thomas College Graduation Rate

Avg. graduation
54%
4-year graduation
48%
6-year graduation
53%

Thomas College Retention and Employment

First-year retention, full-time students
77%
Employed 1 year after graduation
99%

Thomas College Median Alumni Salary Over Time

1 year after graduation
$47,447
4 years after graduation
$54,264
5 years after graduation
$59,993
7 years after graduation
$56,021
10 years after starting college
$53,206

Alumni Salary for Thomas College Degrees

Degrees

Avg. salary

Business Administration, Management and Operations

$36,403

Criminal Justice and Corrections

$40,159

Psychology, General

$37,395

Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness

$26,705

Thomas College Graduations Per Degree

BACHELOR’S Degree

Women Men Total

Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services

153449

Psychology

16218

Education

16117

Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services

11314

Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services

9514

Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs

347

Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies

516

Parks, Recreation, Leisure, Fitness, and Kinesiology

066

Health Professions and Related Programs

516

Natural Resources and Conservation

145

MASTER’S Degree

Women Men Total

Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services

231942

Education

10313

Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services

336

Social Sciences

213

Data last updated on November 2, 2026

Data sources: IPEDS 2024-25, Peterson 2026, College Scorecard 10/2026, Clery 2024 (2023-24), OpenAlex 2026

Figures on this profile come from federal and third-party datasets in the editions listed above and are refreshed periodically, so they may differ from what the institution currently reports. Confirm costs, deadlines and requirements with the school before making decisions.