


Thomas University's reported graduation and retention figures call for close attention to definitions. The supplied IPEDS-based figures include an overall graduation rate of 28%, a four-year rate of 3%, and a six-year rate of 7%. These measures should not be treated as interchangeable: graduation tables can describe different entering cohorts, credentials, or reporting windows.
The reported student retention rate is 49%. Retention usually tracks whether a specified group of first-time students returns the following year; it does not measure whether all enrolled students eventually earn a degree. Transfer students and many adult learners may fall outside the familiar first-time, full-time graduation cohort even though they represent an important part of enrollment.
When comparing institutions, use the same cohort definition and reporting year. An applicant can also ask a program for its recent completion results, typical course availability, and graduation requirements - particularly if entering with transfer credit or studying part time.
College Scorecard field-of-study figures report median earnings for federally aided former students who were working and not enrolled one year after completing a program. They describe the observed group at that point in time, not a salary promised to a new student.
In the figures dated October 2026, the reported one-year median was $66,955 for registered nursing and related nursing programs. Clinical and medical laboratory science was $61,068; social work was $31,605; and multi- or interdisciplinary studies was $26,341. These are field-level measures, not an institution-wide estimate for every Thomas University graduate.
Pay can vary with occupation, location, hours worked, prior experience, and whether a graduate continues studying. Small cohorts and reporting rules can also limit what can be concluded from field-level results. Compare earnings alongside program cost, licensing requirements, completion outcomes, and the kind of work a degree qualifies someone to pursue.
Degrees
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions
$61,068Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General
$26,341Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
$66,955Social Work
$31,605BACHELOR’S Degree
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services
Health Professions and Related Programs
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services
Public Administration and Social Service Professions
Parks, Recreation, Leisure, Fitness, and Kinesiology
Education
Psychology
Biological and Biomedical Sciences
Natural Resources and Conservation
Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs
MASTER’S Degree
Education
Health Professions and Related Programs
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services
Data last updated on November 5, 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.