Criminal Justice and Corrections at Thomas College
Waterville, ME · Bachelor's Degree · about 14 graduates a year
Thomas College graduates in criminal justice and corrections earn 1% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 49% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Thomas College Compares for Criminal Justice and Corrections
All 660 colleges reporting criminal justice and corrections 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 | Calumet College of Saint Joseph Whiting, IN | $106,465 | $114,217 | #1 | $55,587 |
| 2 | University of New Hampshire-Main Campus Durham, NH | $81,768 | $75,316 | #11 | — |
| 3 | University of New Hampshire College of Professional Studies Online Manchester, NH | $81,768 | $75,316 | #12 | — |
| 4 | National University San Diego, CA | $81,299 | $73,977 | #16 | $64,143 |
| 5 | Fisher College Boston, MA | $80,136 | $70,568 | #28 | $45,695 |
| 6 | George Washington University Washington, DC | $80,070 | $70,162 | #32 | $51,256 |
| 7 | Saint Mary's University of Minnesota Winona, MN | $79,464 | $75,905 | #10 | $64,894 |
| 8 | Quinnipiac University Hamden, CT | $79,098 | $71,213 | #26 | $41,989 |
| 9 | Trinity Christian College Palos Heights, IL | $78,165 | $76,797 | #7 | — |
| 10 | Northeastern University Boston, MA | $77,477 | $68,227 | #39 | $51,363 |
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| 326 | Angelo State University San Angelo, TX | $54,853 | $55,769 | #338 | $35,955 |
| 327 | University of Arkansas Grantham Little Rock, AR | $54,793 | $64,569 | #71 | $50,520 |
| 328 | California State University-Los Angeles Los Angeles, CA | $54,695 | $49,769 | #536 | $32,974 |
| 329 | Thomas College Waterville, ME | $54,649 | $58,078 | #223 | $42,174 |
| 330 | ECPI University Virginia Beach, VA | $54,649 | $49,763 | #537 | $36,287 |
| 331 | SUNY Brockport Brockport, NY | $54,634 | $52,000 | #459 | $35,495 |
| 332 | Defiance College Defiance, OH | $54,633 | $58,302 | #214 | — |
Other Majors at Thomas College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Science | $76,089 | — | #318 of 349 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $65,028 | $47,356 | #620 of 796 |
| 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 criminal justice and corrections graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $42,174 one year after graduating and $54,649 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Thomas College rank for criminal justice and corrections?
Among 660 colleges reporting earnings for criminal justice and corrections graduates, Thomas College ranks #329 by median pay four years after graduation, and #223 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is criminal justice and corrections at Thomas College worth it?
Its graduates earn 1% less than the national median for criminal justice and corrections ($55,378), and the median federal debt at graduation is $27,000.
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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.