Thomas University

Thomas University's published cost of attendance is $23,079. Net price by income band varies across the student population: low-income families pay approximately $15,640, middle-income families pay around $19,923, and higher-income families pay approximately $20,059.

Azimuth ranks Thomas University #437 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.

Thomas University structures aid through need-based grants and federal loan programs. Families apply for financial aid using the FAFSA, and the university works to meet demonstrated financial need through a combination of institutional grants, federal aid, and student loans.

The difference between published cost of attendance and net price reflects the financial aid the institution awards to students in each income band. Median federal student loan debt at graduation is $21,198, and families using Parent PLUS borrow a median of $10,000; 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 $63,556, median federal debt of $21,198 projects to a monthly payment of about $240 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/).

Graduates of Thomas University earn median 4-year earnings of $63,556, placing the institution in the 63.6 percentile for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions. Graduates earn about $5,731 less than similar students at comparable institutions, placing Thomas University in the 33.6 percentile for [earnings beyond expectations](/analysis/a-value-added-approach-to-college-outcomes/) among nonprofit four-year institutions.

Azimuth ranks Thomas University #789 for return on investment among nonprofit four-year institutions. The earnings pattern reflects the institution's focus on health-related fields.

Criminal Justice is the largest program with 35 graduates earning median 4-year earnings of $61,295, at 1.1x the national benchmark for the field. The Nursing program graduates 27 students with median 4-year earnings of $92,116, and the The Social Work program graduates 22 students with median 4-year earnings of $40,565.

These programs form the core of Thomas University's degree output.

Thomas University's program mix is anchored in health sciences and allied health fields, reflecting the institution's mission-driven focus on healthcare education. Criminal Justice is the largest program with 35 graduates, followed by Nursing with 27 graduates, Social Work with 22 graduates, and Teacher Education with 18 graduates.

Across ranked programs serving roughly 156 students annually, the institution's earnings profile reflects the stability of health-sector careers. The earnings leaders align closely with the health-sciences focus.

Nursing graduates earn median 4-year earnings of $92,116 with 27 graduates, while Criminal Justice delivers median earnings of $61,295 with 35 graduates. Business Administration graduates earn median 4-year earnings of $54,403 and Social Work graduates earn median 4-year earnings of $40,565.

These outcomes reflect the labor-market demand for healthcare professionals. The concentration in Health fields — with Business representing 12% of graduates and Education at 11% — positions Thomas University as a specialized institution aligned with regional healthcare workforce needs.

The [supply and demand for college graduates](/analysis/supply-demand-map-college-degrees/) framework shows that health-sector fields continue to experience strong hiring demand and wage growth.