Computer Science at Thomas College
Waterville, ME · Bachelor's Degree · about 6 graduates a year
Thomas College graduates in computer science earn 29% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating.
How Thomas College Compares for Computer Science
All 349 colleges reporting computer science earnings at this degree level, ranked by median pay four years after graduation. “Wage-adjusted” divides pay by the square root of the state’s wage index so colleges in low-wage states aren’t penalized for local pay.
| # | College | 4 yrs after | Wage-adjusted | Adj. rank | 1 yr after |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Carnegie Mellon University Pittsburgh, PA | $268,121 | $272,681 | #1 | $171,264 |
| 2 | Massachusetts Institute of Technology Cambridge, MA | $225,141 | $198,260 | #5 | $154,492 |
| 3 | Cornell University Ithaca, NY | $223,309 | $212,544 | #2 | $152,656 |
| 4 | Princeton University Princeton, NJ | $217,973 | $191,312 | #8 | $146,624 |
| 5 | Pomona College Claremont, CA | $217,051 | $197,502 | #6 | $143,084 |
| 6 | Stanford University Stanford, CA | $214,907 | $195,551 | #7 | $138,613 |
| 7 | Brown University Providence, RI | $214,479 | $211,240 | #3 | $151,065 |
| 8 | Williams College Williamstown, MA | $209,574 | $184,552 | #12 | $110,814 |
| 9 | University of California-Berkeley Berkeley, CA | $204,379 | $185,972 | #10 | $149,866 |
| 10 | Harvard University Cambridge, MA | $203,169 | $178,912 | #16 | $152,251 |
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| 315 | California Lutheran University Thousand Oaks, CA | $77,030 | $70,092 | #333 | $68,398 |
| 316 | Davenport University Grand Rapids, MI | $76,469 | $80,628 | #298 | $60,031 |
| 317 | Austin College Sherman, TX | $76,196 | $77,469 | #313 | $35,462 |
| 318 | Thomas College Waterville, ME | $76,089 | $80,863 | #295 | — |
| 319 | Concordia University Ann Arbor Ann Arbor, MI | $75,487 | $79,592 | #303 | $48,962 |
| 320 | Concordia University-Wisconsin Mequon, WI | $75,487 | $78,548 | #308 | $48,962 |
| 321 | Messiah University Mechanicsburg, PA | $74,941 | $76,216 | #316 | $49,205 |
Other Majors at Thomas College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accounting and Related Services | $65,028 | $47,356 | #620 of 796 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $54,649 | $42,174 | #329 of 660 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $52,490 | $42,478 | #1037 of 1176 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $51,014 | $38,348 | #373 of 610 |
| Psychology | $49,253 | $33,368 | #584 of 1027 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $46,988 | $38,994 | #385 of 680 |
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology | — | $35,065 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Thomas College computer science graduates make?
Graduates earn $76,089 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Thomas College rank for computer science?
Among 349 colleges reporting earnings for computer science graduates, Thomas College ranks #318 by median pay four years after graduation, and #295 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is computer science at Thomas College worth it?
Its graduates earn 29% less than the national median for computer science ($107,009).
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Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are medians for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled; programs with few graduates are not reported. Wage adjustment uses Census ACS state median household income.