Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities at Columbia Southern University
Orange Beach, AL · Associate's Degree · about 99 graduates a year
Columbia Southern University graduates in liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities earn 41% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 26% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Columbia Southern University Compares for Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
All 947 colleges reporting liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities earnings at this degree level, ranked by median pay four years after graduation. “Wage-adjusted” divides pay by the square root of the state’s wage index so colleges in low-wage states aren’t penalized for local pay.
| # | College | 4 yrs after | Wage-adjusted | Adj. rank | 1 yr after |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Maria College of Albany Albany, NY | $79,266 | $75,445 | #2 | $60,857 |
| 2 | St. Francis College Brooklyn, NY | $74,867 | $71,258 | #3 | — |
| 3 | Harvard University Cambridge, MA | $74,154 | $65,300 | #6 | $40,995 |
| 4 | University of Bridgeport Bridgeport, CT | $65,875 | $59,309 | #15 | — |
| 5 | American Public University System Charles Town, WV | $63,895 | $75,591 | #1 | $52,108 |
| 6 | Excelsior University Albany, NY | $63,016 | $59,978 | #11 | $50,464 |
| 7 | Mid-America Christian University Oklahoma City, OK | $62,432 | $70,096 | #5 | — |
| 8 | Columbia Southern University Orange Beach, AL | $62,009 | $70,386 | #4 | $55,667 |
| 9 | University of Massachusetts Global Irvine, CA | $61,186 | $55,675 | #26 | — |
| 10 | Thomas Edison State University Trenton, NJ | $60,803 | $53,366 | #63 | $50,524 |
| 11 | Charter Oak State College New Britain, CT | $60,478 | $54,450 | #53 | — |
Other Majors at Columbia Southern University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fire Protection | $88,114 | $75,326 | #5 of 25 |
| Quality Control and Safety Technologies/Technicians | $87,340 | $74,871 | #1 of 6 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $66,000 | $58,241 | #6 of 426 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $61,433 | $49,820 | #41 of 547 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | $40,382 | $39,247 | #152 of 286 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Columbia Southern University liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $55,667 one year after graduating and $62,009 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Columbia Southern University rank for liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities?
Among 947 colleges reporting earnings for liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities graduates, Columbia Southern University ranks #8 by median pay four years after graduation, and #4 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities at Columbia Southern University worth it?
Its graduates earn 41% more than the national median for liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities ($44,125), and the median federal debt at graduation is $16,266.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are medians for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled; programs with few graduates are not reported. Wage adjustment uses Census ACS state median household income.