Finance and Financial Management Services at Columbia College
Columbia, MO · Bachelor's Degree · about 29 graduates a year
Columbia College graduates in finance and financial management services earn 23% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 29% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Columbia College Compares for Finance and Financial Management Services
All 452 colleges reporting finance and financial management 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 | University of Pennsylvania Philadelphia, PA | $202,069 | $205,506 | #1 | $122,698 |
| 2 | Washington University in St Louis Saint Louis, MO | $185,551 | $198,950 | #2 | $102,814 |
| 3 | University of Notre Dame Notre Dame, IN | $160,313 | $171,986 | #3 | $99,222 |
| 4 | Georgetown University Washington, DC | $152,744 | $133,843 | #11 | $106,218 |
| 5 | Boston College Chestnut Hill, MA | $147,746 | $130,106 | #12 | $82,495 |
| 6 | Wake Forest University Winston-salem, NC | $145,996 | $156,674 | #4 | $85,944 |
| 7 | Fordham University Bronx, NY | $141,860 | $135,021 | #8 | $83,789 |
| 8 | American University Washington, DC | $134,332 | $117,710 | #19 | $83,505 |
| 9 | Southern Methodist University Dallas, TX | $133,852 | $136,088 | #6 | $83,159 |
| 10 | The University of Texas at Austin Austin, TX | $132,075 | $134,282 | #9 | $81,844 |
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| 397 | Columbus State University Columbus, GA | $65,380 | $67,682 | #385 | $46,812 |
| 398 | University of Memphis Memphis, TN | $65,132 | $71,150 | #335 | $44,395 |
| 399 | The University of Tennessee-Martin Martin, TN | $64,840 | $70,831 | #344 | $45,325 |
| 400 | Columbia College Columbia, MO | $64,555 | $69,217 | #367 | $56,104 |
| 401 | Fort Hays State University Hays, KS | $64,524 | $66,986 | #397 | $47,313 |
| 402 | Ashford University San Diego, CA | $64,426 | $58,623 | #434 | $57,566 |
| 403 | Texas A&M University-San Antonio San Antonio, TX | $64,417 | $65,493 | #409 | $50,867 |
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 |
| 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 finance and financial management services graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $56,104 one year after graduating and $64,555 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Columbia College rank for finance and financial management services?
Among 452 colleges reporting earnings for finance and financial management services graduates, Columbia College ranks #400 by median pay four years after graduation, and #367 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is finance and financial management services at Columbia College worth it?
Its graduates earn 23% less than the national median for finance and financial management services ($83,343), and the median federal debt at graduation is $18,750.
← 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.