# Thomas College: Education (Elementary / Secondary) (bachelor's)

Waterville, ME. IPEDS 161563, CIP 13.12. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/thomas-college/majors/education-elementary-secondary

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $38,994
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $46,988 (U.S. median for this major: $47,823 across 671 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $27,000 (U.S. median $26,000)
- Rank in ME: 1 of 5 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the ME median for this major (5 colleges, $42,792): +$4,196
- Versus the U.S. median: -$835

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.12 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $46,988 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 | 5.0 years |
| 30-48k | $11,904 | $49,044 | 4.7 years |
| 48-75k | $16,227 | $66,855 | 6.5 years |
| 75-110k | $18,145 | $74,757 | 7.2 years |
| 110k+ | $26,770 | $110,292 | 10.7 years |

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

## Education (Elementary / Secondary) at ME colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas College | $46,988 | $27,000 | $18,885 | 54% |
| University of Maine | $45,122 | $27,000 | $17,510 | 55% |
| Saint Joseph's College of Maine | $42,792 | $27,000 | $27,555 | 66% |
| University of Maine at Farmington | $42,375 | $26,094 | $16,857 | 52% |
| Husson University | $40,445 | $27,000 | $21,005 | 59% |

## Careers
- Elementary school teacher (SOC 25-2021): median wage not reported metro, $62,390 ME, $63,970 U.S.; U.S. jobs -0.4% by 2035
- Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education (SOC 25-2031): median wage not reported metro, $64,880 ME, $72,040 U.S.; U.S. jobs -0.2% by 2035
- Training and Development Specialists (SOC 13-1151): median wage not reported metro, $65,680 ME, $69,280 U.S.; U.S. jobs 10.8% 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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