C
Average
Score: 45/100
Overall (traditional)
D
Outcome Rating
38/100 · earnings-weighted

Thomas College

4-Year Private Non-Profit
📍 Waterville, Maine 04901
ℹ️
Rating Context: ⚠️ Limited Data Available. Some metrics for this institution are incomplete or unavailable, which may affect the overall grade. Consider researching this school directly for the most current information.

Suggested Focus: For this type of institution, we recommend prioritizing the Outcomes Score (B) which measures graduation and job placement rates — the most relevant metrics for career programs.
Graduation Rate: 51%
Outcomes
B
69/100
Affordability
F
16/100
Resources
F
33/100
Experience
A
83/100
Prestige
F
26/100

Two ratings: the overall grade compares colleges the conventional way (outcomes, cost, resources, experience, reputation). The Outcome Rating asks what students earn: 60% wage-adjusted earnings 10 years after enrolling, 25% graduation, 15% retention. Methodology

Quick Stats

1,669
Total Enrollment
51%
Graduation Rate
79%
Retention Rate
23.0:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
97%
Acceptance Rate
N/A
Avg Net Price

Earnings, Debt & Completion

What happens to students who enroll at Thomas College, from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.

$44,991
Median earnings 10 yrs after entry
$40,495
Median earnings 6 yrs after entry
$24,250
Median debt at graduation
53.7%
Completion rate (within 150% of normal time)
18.2%
Students receiving Pell grants

Typical debt at graduation equals about 54% of one year’s median earnings ten years after entry.

Earnings rank: 22nd percentile among bachelor’s-degree-focused colleges after a partial adjustment for local wage levels (ME wage index 0.89). This drives the Outcome Rating.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved Oct 2026. Earnings are for federally aided students who enrolled, whether or not they graduated.

Earnings by Major at Thomas College

Median pay of bachelor's degree graduates by field of study, and how each program ranks against every college reporting that major — by raw pay and adjusted for state wage levels. Same school, very different paychecks.

Major1 yr after4 yrs aftervs. nationalRank (pay)Rank (wage-adj.)Median debt
Computer Science—$76,089-29%#318 of 349#295—
Accounting and Related Services$47,356$65,028-15%#620 of 796#545$20,500
Criminal Justice and Corrections$42,174$54,649-1%#329 of 660#223$27,000
Business Administration, Management and Operations$42,478$52,490-23%#1037 of 1176#987$21,250
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness$38,348$51,014-7%#373 of 610#322$24,250
Psychology$33,368$49,253-3%#584 of 1027#375$27,000
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods$38,994$46,988-1%#385 of 680#334$27,000
Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology$35,065————$27,000

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are for graduates who received federal aid and were working; small programs are not reported.

For parents & investors

The Thomas College Town Property Report

  • Avg home value near campus: $276,868
  • Avg rent near campus: $1,379/mo — vs ~$811/mo campus room rate
  • Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 04910 (4.5% cap, Albion)

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Costs & Financial Aid

Tuition & Fees

Category In-State Out-of-State
Tuition $29,824 $29,824
Room $7,300
Board $6,378
Total Cost (On-Campus) $48,274 $48,274

Financial Aid

100%
Receive Any Aid
40%
Receive Pell Grants
84%
Take Out Loans
N/A
Avg Net Price

Programs & Career Paths

Top Degree Programs

Programs ranked by number of degrees awarded annually.

Business Administration and Management, General 57 grads/yr Forensic Psychology 14 grads/yr Accounting 13 grads/yr Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration 12 grads/yr Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance 12 grads/yr Education, General 10 grads/yr Computer Science 8 grads/yr Marketing/Marketing Management, General 7 grads/yr Elementary Education and Teaching 7 grads/yr Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication, Other 6 grads/yr Forensic Science and Technology 6 grads/yr American Government and Politics (United States) 6 grads/yr Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions, Other 6 grads/yr Sport and Fitness Administration/Management 6 grads/yr Accounting and Business/Management 5 grads/yr Psychology, General 5 grads/yr Secondary Education and Teaching 5 grads/yr Early Childhood Education and Teaching 5 grads/yr Digital Marketing 5 grads/yr Business/Commerce, General 5 grads/yr

Related Career Paths

Careers that graduates from Thomas College's top programs commonly pursue.

Chief executives
$206k/yr 309,400 jobs
Compensation and benefits managers
$140k/yr 20,900 jobs
Human resources managers
$140k/yr 221,900 jobs
Sales managers
$138k/yr 619,500 jobs
Managers, all other
$137k/yr 1,333,700 jobs
Training and development managers
$127k/yr 46,400 jobs
Industrial production managers
$121k/yr 241,900 jobs
Administrative services managers
$108k/yr 271,200 jobs

Student Demographics

1,669
Total Students
55%
Women
47%
Traditional Age (18-24)

👥 Race & Ethnicity

White 81%
Hispanic 2%
Black 4%
Asian 2%
Two or More 5%
Non-Resident 2%

🏠 Living Arrangements

💻 Learning Mode

In-Person 69%
Hybrid (Some Online) 27%
Fully Online 4%

📊 Age Distribution

18-24 (Traditional) 47%
25-64 (Adult) 1%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at Thomas College?
Thomas College has an acceptance rate of 97%. This indicates a less selective admissions process with good chances for qualified applicants.
How much does it cost to attend Thomas College?
Tuition at Thomas College is $29,824 for in-state students and $29,824 for out-of-state students .
What is the graduation rate at Thomas College?
The graduation rate at Thomas College is 51%. This graduation rate is below average. Consider factors like program type and student demographics when evaluating.
Is Thomas College a good school?
Thomas College has a Repit College Score of 45/100 (Grade: C). Our rating evaluates five key factors:
  • Outcomes (B): Graduation and retention rates
  • Affordability (F): Net cost and financial aid access
  • Resources (F): Class sizes and selectivity
  • Experience (A): Campus life and learning format
  • Prestige (F): Reputation and recognition
Note: As a smaller institution, we recommend focusing on the Outcomes score when evaluating this school.
How many students attend Thomas College?
Thomas College has a total enrollment of 1,669 students.

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Data source: IPEDS 2023-24 | Last updated: October 2026 | Methodology