# Thomas College: Criminal Justice (bachelor's)

Waterville, ME. IPEDS 161563, CIP 43.01. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/thomas-college/majors/criminal-justice

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $42,174
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $54,649 (U.S. median for this major: $55,208 across 584 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $27,000 (U.S. median $26,000)
- Rank in ME: 2 of 3 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the ME median for this major (3 colleges, $54,649): +$0
- Versus the U.S. median: -$559

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.12 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $54,649 minus $36,661 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in ME (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $12,655 | $52,139 | 2.9 years |
| 30-48k | $11,904 | $49,044 | 2.7 years |
| 48-75k | $16,227 | $66,855 | 3.7 years |
| 75-110k | $18,145 | $74,757 | 4.2 years |
| 110k+ | $26,770 | $110,292 | 6.1 years |

Method: https://educationguide.com/how-we-score#value

## Criminal Justice at ME colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Husson University | $55,315 | $27,178 | $21,005 | 59% |
| Thomas College | $54,649 | $27,000 | $18,885 | 54% |
| University of Maine at Augusta | $42,812 | $36,010 | $10,924 | 27% |

## Careers
- Police officer (SOC 33-3051): median wage not reported metro, $67,050 ME, $76,210 U.S.; U.S. jobs 3.5% by 2035
- Compliance Officers (SOC 13-1041): median wage not reported metro, $83,740 ME, $80,730 U.S.; U.S. jobs 3.8% by 2035
- Child, Family, and School Social Workers (SOC 21-1021): median wage not reported metro, $63,290 ME, $59,550 U.S.; U.S. jobs 4.4% by 2035

## Sources and years
- Earnings (4 yr): Treasury AY2017-2018, AY2018-2019 pooled earnings cohort measured in CY2022, CY2023, inflation adjusted to 2024 dollars; debt: NSLDS pooled AY2018-19, AY2019-20 cohort

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