Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology at Thomas College

Thomas College's psychology program produces graduates earning $35,065 in their first year—slightly above the national median and notably ahead of Maine's typical $29,446. Among the state's three programs, this ranks in the 60th percentile, outperforming the University of Maine by nearly $11,000. The $27,000 in median debt sits right at national and state averages, creating a manageable debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.77.

The caveat here matters: with fewer than 30 graduates in the dataset, these numbers could shift significantly with a larger sample. That said, the pattern is encouraging for Maine families. Psychology bachelor's degrees rarely lead to high immediate earnings (the field typically requires graduate work for clinical roles), so being above state and national medians suggests Thomas is doing something right—whether through career services, local connections, or alumni networks.

For a psychology bachelor's as a stepping stone to graduate school or entry-level positions, this represents a reasonable starting point. The debt load won't be crushing while graduates figure out their next move, and the school's 97% admission rate means accessibility won't be a barrier. Just recognize you're looking at a snapshot from a small cohort, not an ironclad guarantee.