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Career OutcomesAzimuth ranks Thiel College #1377 for overall value on Azimuth's composite among nonprofit four-year institutions. Graduates earn about $14,206 less than similar students at comparable institutions, placing Thiel College in the 11.7 percentile for earnings beyond expectations among nonprofit four-year institutions. Azimuth ranks Thiel College #1317 for return on investment among nonprofit four-year institutions. Thiel College's composite ranking reflects its balance of access, affordability, and return on investment. The institution's earnings performance demonstrates meaningful outcomes for graduates relative to similar students at comparable institutions.
Azimuth ranks Thiel College #1377 for overall value on Azimuth's composite among nonprofit four-year institutions — in the 7.0 percentile for overall value on Azimuth's composite among nonprofit four-year institutions. A private university in Greenville, PA, Thiel College enrolls roughly 788 undergraduates. Retention stands at 73.3% and the six-year graduation rate is 48.7%, reflecting solid conversion of enrollment into degree completion. Where Thiel College performs strongest is return on investment. Azimuth ranks Thiel College #1317 for return on investment among nonprofit four-year institutions — in the 11.0 percentile for return on investment among nonprofit four-year institutions. Graduates earn median 4-year earnings of $51,262, placing Thiel College in the 11.3 percentile for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions. They earn about $14,206 less than similar students at comparable institutions, placing Thiel College in the 11.7 percentile for earnings beyond expectations among nonprofit four-year institutions. This earnings advantage reflects the institution's concentration in Business and related fields that connect directly to stable career pathways. Access and affordability sit lower in the composite. Thiel College enrolls 40.8% Pell-eligible students and 31.6% first-generation undergraduates, placing the institution in the 40.5 percentile for access and the 21.9 percentile for affordability among nonprofit four-year institutions. The institution's strength lies in converting its student body into graduates who achieve earnings outcomes that exceed those of similar students at comparable institutions — a meaningful value proposition for families weighing long-term financial returns against upfront cost.
Thiel College's published cost of attendance is $53,202, but need-based aid reshapes that figure across income levels. Low-income families pay approximately $17,247; middle-income families pay around $20,038; higher-income families pay approximately $26,400. Azimuth ranks Thiel College #1113 for post-graduation affordability among nonprofit four-year institutions. Net prices by income band are medians within those bands; individual aid packages vary, so some families in each band pay more and some less than the figures shown. Thiel College's aid structure combines need-based grants with federal and institutional loans to bridge the gap between sticker price and net price. The college participates in federal (Pell Grants, Direct Loans) and institutional aid programs, and families apply for need-based aid using the FAFSA. Merit scholarships may also be available; prospective students should contact the financial aid office for details on eligibility and current offerings. Median federal student loan debt at graduation is $27,000, and families using Parent PLUS borrow a median of $47,131; private or institutional loans may add further borrowing that falls outside these federal-only figures — see the Parent PLUS risk framework for how household context shapes PLUS decisions. For a graduate at the institution's median four-year earnings of $51,262, median federal debt of $27,000 projects to a monthly payment of about $305 under standard ten-year repayment. For personalized projections across earnings scenarios — including Parent PLUS planning — use Azimuth's Financial GPS tool.
Thiel College is a strong fit for students interested in business and related fields who want a small private college experience in PA. The college's program mix is concentrated in Business, representing 24% of graduates. Graduates earn median 4-year earnings of $51,262, placing Thiel College in the 11.3 percentile for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions. They earn about $14,206 less than similar students at comparable institutions, placing the college in the 11.7 percentile for earnings beyond expectations among nonprofit four-year institutions. The college serves a mix of students from different backgrounds, with 40.8% of undergraduates receiving Pell Grants and 31.6% being first-generation students. Published cost of attendance is $26,400, with median federal debt at graduation of $27,000. Fit depends on two realistic filters: the 71.5% admit rate makes the application process moderately selective, and the program mix favors business-oriented fields. Students whose interests align with these areas will find a focused academic environment with outcomes that track PA's regional labor market.
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Accounting and Related Services
7 graduates
Business Administration, Management and Operations
29 graduates
Special Education and Teaching
15 graduates
Psychology, General
16 graduates
Criminal Justice and Corrections
10 graduates
Thiel College's program mix centers on business and professional fields, reflecting the institution's focus on applied, career-oriented education. Business Administration is the largest program with 29 graduates, followed by Psychology, General, Special Education and Teaching, Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other, and Criminal Justice.
Across 10 total programs, 0 meet Azimuth's ranking threshold, with several delivering solid four-year earnings outcomes aligned with regional labor markets. The strongest earnings outcomes cluster in business and professional-services fields.
Accounting leads with median earnings of $69,280 four years after enrollment, followed by Business Administration at $56,140, Special Education and Teaching at $52,302, Psychology, General at $43,457, and Criminal Justice at $43,186. These programs reflect Thiel College's positioning as a private institution emphasizing direct workforce entry and professional credentials in fields with stable regional demand.
The program portfolio supports both high-mobility direct-to-workforce pathways—particularly in business, accounting, and management fields where graduates enter the labor market immediately—and fields where some graduates pursue graduate or professional study. The [supply and demand for college graduates](/analysis/supply-demand-map-college-degrees/) provides context for how Thiel College's dominant program families align with labor-market trends in Pennsylvania and surrounding regions.
Based on federal data for students receiving aid. Actual costs may vary.
Thiel College's published cost of attendance is $53,202, but need-based aid reshapes that figure across income levels. Low-income families pay approximately $17,247; middle-income families pay around $20,038; higher-income families pay approximately $26,400.
Azimuth ranks Thiel College #1113 for post-graduation affordability among nonprofit four-year institutions. Net prices by income band are medians within those bands; individual aid packages vary, so some families in each band pay more and some less than the figures shown.
Thiel College's aid structure combines need-based grants with federal and institutional loans to bridge the gap between sticker price and net price. The college participates in federal (Pell Grants, Direct Loans) and institutional aid programs, and families apply for need-based aid using the FAFSA.
Merit scholarships may also be available; prospective students should contact the financial aid office for details on eligibility and current offerings. Median federal student loan debt at graduation is $27,000, and families using Parent PLUS borrow a median of $47,131; private or institutional loans may add further borrowing that falls outside these federal-only figures — see the [Parent PLUS risk framework](/analysis/ou-what-happens-when-parents-borrow-too/) for how household context shapes PLUS decisions.
For a graduate at the institution's median four-year earnings of $51,262, median federal debt of $27,000 projects to a monthly payment of about $305 under standard ten-year repayment. For personalized projections across earnings scenarios — including Parent PLUS planning — use [Azimuth's Financial GPS tool](/analysis/financial-gps-framework/).
Peer institutions with comparable quality and outcomes:
| School | State | Accept Rate | Median Earnings | Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Covenant College Similar quality tier (#36152 ranked) | GA | 87% | $50,412 | #36152 | Compare |
Arizona Christian University Similar quality tier (#36154 ranked) | AZ | 71% | $51,612 | #36154 | Compare |
Delaware Valley University Similar quality tier in Northeast (#36157 ranked) | PA | 93% | $55,838 | #36157 | Compare |
Hannibal-Lagrange University Similar quality tier (#36158 ranked) | MO | 73% | $42,643 | #36158 | Compare |
Oklahoma Baptist University Similar quality tier (#36146 ranked) | OK | 49% | $48,434 | #36146 | Compare |
Graduates of Thiel College earn median 4-year earnings of $51,262, placing Thiel College in the 11.3 percentile for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions. Graduates earn about $14,206 less than similar students at comparable institutions, placing Thiel College in the 11.7 percentile for [earnings beyond expectations](/analysis/a-value-added-approach-to-college-outcomes/) among nonprofit four-year institutions.
Azimuth ranks Thiel College #1317 for return on investment among nonprofit four-year institutions. Thiel College's program portfolio centers on Business, which anchors the institution's earnings profile.
Business Administration is the largest program with 29 graduates earning median 4-year earnings of $56,140, representing 0.8× the national benchmark for the field. The Psychology, General program graduates 16 students earning median 4-year earnings of $43,457, while Special Education and Teaching with 15 graduates reaches median 4-year earnings of $52,302.
Criminal Justice and Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other round out the largest programs, each contributing to the institution's applied and professional focus.
