How much money do Thomas University graduates make and which majors earn the most upon graduating? Six years after enrolling, alumni who are working have average earnings of $35,500 per year. After ten years, graduates earn $38,000 on average.
In terms of specific areas of study, the following is a ranking of degree programs by the median first-year starting salaries for Thomas University graduates.
The undergraduate degree which initially pays the highest is Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions with a median starting salary of $59,000 followed by Criminal Justice and Corrections paying $38,200 .
Looking at post-graduate and doctorate students, those completing the Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods (Master's Degree) program rank first with a median initial income of $45,600 followed by Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions (Master's Degree) at $34,300 .
Note about salary data: First year earnings data are aggregated by the US Department of Education and analyzes IRS reported income for Thomas University graduates who received federal financial aid in the form of grants or loans. Not all graduates or fields of study are represented as data for some degree programs are omitted for privacy purposes.
| Major | Earnings |
|---|---|
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions (Bachelor’s Degree) | $59,000 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods (Master's Degree) | $45,600 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections (Bachelor’s Degree) | $38,200 |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions (Master's Degree) | $34,300 |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=141167 IPEDS survey and College Scorecard data for Thomas University.