Psychology at Thomas College
Waterville, ME · Bachelor's Degree · about 6 graduates a year
Thomas College graduates in psychology earn 3% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 55% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Thomas College Compares for Psychology
All 1027 colleges reporting psychology 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 | Georgetown University Washington, DC | $99,007 | $86,756 | #2 | $51,959 |
| 2 | Washington University in St Louis Saint Louis, MO | $91,787 | $98,415 | #1 | — |
| 3 | Dartmouth College Hanover, NH | $86,896 | $80,040 | #4 | — |
| 4 | Carnegie Mellon University Pittsburgh, PA | $82,433 | $83,835 | #3 | — |
| 5 | George Washington University Washington, DC | $79,187 | $69,388 | #22 | — |
| 6 | Cornell University Ithaca, NY | $78,049 | $74,286 | #13 | $36,630 |
| 7 | Santa Clara University Santa Clara, CA | $75,742 | $68,920 | #23 | $38,587 |
| 8 | Virginia Military Institute Lexington, VA | $75,059 | $68,348 | #24 | $44,163 |
| 9 | Lehigh University Bethlehem, PA | $74,939 | $76,214 | #7 | $40,942 |
| 10 | Gettysburg College Gettysburg, PA | $74,466 | $75,733 | #8 | $50,040 |
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| 581 | Iowa State University Ames, IA | $49,286 | $51,843 | #406 | $34,155 |
| 582 | La Sierra University Riverside, CA | $49,265 | $44,828 | #866 | — |
| 583 | Springfield College Springfield, MA | $49,255 | $43,374 | #929 | $33,197 |
| 584 | Thomas College Waterville, ME | $49,253 | $52,343 | #375 | $33,368 |
| 585 | Washburn University Topeka, KS | $49,251 | $51,131 | #453 | $38,264 |
| 586 | Ave Maria University Ave Maria, FL | $49,235 | $52,404 | #370 | $30,640 |
| 587 | Wisconsin Lutheran College Milwaukee, WI | $49,220 | $51,216 | #445 | $39,874 |
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 |
| 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 |
| 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 psychology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $33,368 one year after graduating and $49,253 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Thomas College rank for psychology?
Among 1027 colleges reporting earnings for psychology graduates, Thomas College ranks #584 by median pay four years after graduation, and #375 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is psychology at Thomas College worth it?
Its graduates earn 3% less than the national median for psychology ($50,706), 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.