Computer and Information Sciences at Columbia College
Columbia, MO · Bachelor's Degree · about 3 graduates a year
Columbia College graduates in computer and information sciences earn 12% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 32% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Columbia College Compares for Computer and Information Sciences
All 459 colleges reporting computer and information sciences 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 Pennsylvania Philadelphia, PA | $241,380 | $245,486 | #1 | $146,204 |
| 2 | University of California-Los Angeles Los Angeles, CA | $216,722 | $197,203 | #2 | $136,099 |
| 3 | Johns Hopkins University Baltimore, MD | $196,467 | $172,423 | #6 | $109,514 |
| 4 | Yale University New Haven, CT | $188,157 | $169,401 | #7 | $133,293 |
| 5 | Carnegie Mellon University Pittsburgh, PA | $187,437 | $190,625 | #3 | — |
| 6 | Rice University Houston, TX | $182,443 | $185,491 | #4 | $131,154 |
| 7 | Wellesley College Wellesley, MA | $177,213 | $156,055 | #9 | $100,644 |
| 8 | University of Michigan-Ann Arbor Ann Arbor, MI | $172,904 | $182,307 | #5 | $113,634 |
| 9 | Northeastern University Oakland Oakland, CA | $163,708 | $148,964 | #13 | $115,587 |
| 10 | Northeastern University Boston, MA | $163,708 | $144,162 | #15 | $115,587 |
| … | |||||
| 280 | Southern New Hampshire University Manchester, NH | $81,533 | $75,100 | #348 | $61,322 |
| 281 | Wichita State University Wichita, KS | $81,265 | $84,366 | #260 | $64,287 |
| 282 | Saint Vincent College Latrobe, PA | $81,132 | $82,512 | #282 | $45,254 |
| 283 | Columbia College Columbia, MO | $81,090 | $86,946 | #235 | $67,917 |
| 284 | Saint Leo University Saint Leo, FL | $81,025 | $86,241 | #240 | $59,364 |
| 285 | Mercer University Macon, GA | $80,937 | $83,786 | #267 | — |
| 286 | Full Sail University Winter Park, FL | $80,909 | $86,117 | #243 | $52,927 |
Other Computer and Information Sciences Credentials at Columbia College
| Credential | 1 yr after | 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Associate's Degree | $47,167 | $71,989 | $22,387 |
Other Majors at Columbia College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $60,561 | $46,905 | #704 of 796 |
| 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 computer and information sciences graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $67,917 one year after graduating and $81,090 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Columbia College rank for computer and information sciences?
Among 459 colleges reporting earnings for computer and information sciences graduates, Columbia College ranks #283 by median pay four years after graduation, and #235 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is computer and information sciences at Columbia College worth it?
Its graduates earn 12% less than the national median for computer and information sciences ($92,374), and the median federal debt at graduation is $25,718.
← 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.