Accounting and Related Services at Columbia College
Columbia, MO · Bachelor's Degree · about 61 graduates a year
Columbia College graduates in accounting and related services earn 21% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 34% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Columbia College Compares for Accounting and Related Services
All 796 colleges reporting accounting and related services 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 | Georgetown University Washington, DC | $141,931 | $124,368 | #3 | $89,564 |
| 2 | Bucknell University Lewisburg, PA | $130,990 | $133,218 | #1 | $75,776 |
| 3 | Santa Clara University Santa Clara, CA | $130,087 | $118,371 | #6 | $78,417 |
| 4 | Boston College Chestnut Hill, MA | $126,461 | $111,362 | #9 | $75,512 |
| 5 | Lehigh University Bethlehem, PA | $125,874 | $128,015 | #2 | $77,026 |
| 6 | University of Southern California Los Angeles, CA | $121,101 | $110,194 | #10 | $73,903 |
| 7 | Villanova University Villanova, PA | $120,207 | $122,252 | #5 | $77,966 |
| 8 | American University Washington, DC | $119,020 | $104,292 | #24 | — |
| 9 | Washington and Lee University Lexington, VA | $118,946 | $108,311 | #13 | $81,625 |
| 10 | Fordham University Bronx, NY | $117,024 | $111,383 | #8 | $76,473 |
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| 701 | Arkansas Tech University Russellville, AR | $60,759 | $71,599 | #479 | — |
| 702 | Valdosta State University Valdosta, GA | $60,751 | $62,890 | #693 | $41,974 |
| 703 | University of Wisconsin-Superior Superior, WI | $60,644 | $63,103 | #685 | $56,426 |
| 704 | Columbia College Columbia, MO | $60,561 | $64,934 | #651 | $46,905 |
| 705 | College of the Ozarks Point Lookout, MO | $60,422 | $64,785 | #656 | — |
| 706 | Texas A&M University-San Antonio San Antonio, TX | $60,376 | $61,385 | #709 | $45,440 |
| 707 | University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff Pine Bluff, AR | $60,272 | $71,026 | #488 | $32,401 |
Other Majors at Columbia College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer and Information Sciences | $81,090 | $67,917 | #283 of 459 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $78,632 | $71,271 | #779 of 966 |
| Management Information Systems and Services | $74,816 | $61,770 | #112 of 166 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $64,997 | $53,748 | #579 of 1176 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | $64,555 | $56,104 | #400 of 452 |
| Human Resources Management and Services | $62,392 | $49,326 | #143 of 187 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | $62,060 | $54,190 | #110 of 275 |
| Business/Commerce | $61,958 | $48,329 | #183 of 271 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $57,034 | $45,133 | #146 of 476 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $56,128 | $46,195 | #291 of 660 |
| Marketing | $51,037 | $40,263 | #491 of 516 |
| Sociology | $49,542 | $37,758 | #300 of 462 |
| Psychology | $49,166 | $35,685 | #590 of 1027 |
| Biology | $48,950 | $37,976 | #715 of 841 |
| History | $46,794 | $40,054 | #328 of 459 |
| Human Services | $46,785 | $37,571 | #60 of 94 |
| English Language and Literature | $36,714 | $24,240 | #547 of 576 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Columbia College accounting and related services graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $46,905 one year after graduating and $60,561 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Columbia College rank for accounting and related services?
Among 796 colleges reporting earnings for accounting and related services graduates, Columbia College ranks #704 by median pay four years after graduation, and #651 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is accounting and related services at Columbia College worth it?
Its graduates earn 21% less than the national median for accounting and related services ($76,194), and the median federal debt at graduation is $20,812.
← All data for Columbia College · Methodology
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.