Business/Commerce at Columbia College
Columbia, MO · Bachelor's Degree · about 203 graduates a year
Columbia College graduates in business/commerce earn 9% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 37% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Columbia College Compares for Business/Commerce
All 271 colleges reporting business/commerce 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 | University of Virginia-Main Campus Charlottesville, VA | $142,113 | $129,407 | #2 | — |
| 2 | New York University New York, NY | $137,804 | $131,161 | #1 | $77,828 |
| 3 | Baylor University Waco, TX | $124,434 | $126,513 | #4 | $74,886 |
| 4 | Wake Forest University Winston-salem, NC | $118,167 | $126,810 | #3 | $76,722 |
| 5 | Northeastern University Oakland Oakland, CA | $113,620 | $103,387 | #8 | $74,868 |
| 6 | Northeastern University Boston, MA | $113,620 | $100,054 | #9 | $74,868 |
| 7 | University of Notre Dame Notre Dame, IN | $111,444 | $119,559 | #5 | $73,170 |
| 8 | Brandeis University Waltham, MA | $108,405 | $95,462 | #10 | $55,806 |
| 9 | Lehigh University Bethlehem, PA | $107,079 | $108,900 | #7 | — |
| 10 | George Washington University Washington, DC | $107,023 | $93,780 | #12 | $58,373 |
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| 180 | Nichols College Dudley, MA | $62,926 | $55,413 | #243 | $44,801 |
| 181 | Belmont University Nashville, TN | $62,666 | $68,456 | #106 | $39,325 |
| 182 | Framingham State University Framingham, MA | $62,467 | $55,009 | #245 | $50,775 |
| 183 | Columbia College Columbia, MO | $61,958 | $66,432 | #141 | $48,329 |
| 184 | Anderson University Anderson, SC | $61,833 | $68,563 | #105 | — |
| 185 | Ripon College Ripon, WI | $61,701 | $64,203 | #182 | $43,757 |
| 186 | Stephen F Austin State University Nacogdoches, TX | $61,686 | $62,717 | #191 | $40,868 |
Other Business/Commerce Credentials at Columbia College
| Credential | 1 yr after | 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Associate's Degree | $41,791 | $54,522 | $23,258 |
| Master's Degree | $71,024 | $87,915 | $45,860 |
Other Majors at Columbia College by Graduate Pay
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Columbia College business/commerce graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $48,329 one year after graduating and $61,958 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Columbia College rank for business/commerce?
Among 271 colleges reporting earnings for business/commerce graduates, Columbia College ranks #183 by median pay four years after graduation, and #141 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is business/commerce at Columbia College worth it?
Its graduates earn 9% less than the national median for business/commerce ($68,407), and the median federal debt at graduation is $23,187.
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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.