Behavioral Sciences at Columbia College
Columbia, SC · Bachelor's Degree · about 3 graduates a year
Columbia College graduates in behavioral sciences earn 18% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 47% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Columbia College Compares for Behavioral Sciences
All 20 colleges reporting behavioral 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 Kansas Lawrence, KS | $58,883 | $61,130 | #1 | $36,206 |
| 2 | Northern Michigan University Marquette, MI | $57,325 | $60,443 | #2 | — |
| 3 | George Fox University Newberg, OR | $56,440 | $56,772 | #3 | $34,613 |
| 4 | University of California-Santa Cruz Santa Cruz, CA | $54,606 | $49,688 | #10 | $28,709 |
| 5 | University of Houston-Clear Lake Houston, TX | $51,151 | $52,006 | #4 | $32,986 |
| 6 | York College of Pennsylvania York, PA | $50,634 | $51,495 | #5 | — |
| 7 | Wilmington University New Castle, DE | $50,081 | $49,781 | #9 | $38,937 |
| 8 | California Baptist University Riverside, CA | $48,922 | $44,516 | #14 | — |
| 9 | University of Phoenix-Arizona Phoenix, AZ | $48,657 | $49,996 | #7 | $38,087 |
| 10 | Concordia University-Nebraska Seward, NE | $48,215 | $49,832 | #8 | $29,273 |
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| 15 | Ashford University San Diego, CA | $45,157 | $41,090 | #18 | $37,661 |
| 16 | Mid-America Christian University Oklahoma City, OK | $44,719 | $50,209 | #6 | — |
| 17 | Missouri Baptist University Saint Louis, MO | $44,069 | $47,251 | #13 | $30,147 |
| 18 | Columbia College Columbia, SC | $39,738 | $44,063 | #15 | — |
| 19 | Purdue University Northwest Hammond, IN | $37,956 | $40,720 | #19 | $28,340 |
| 20 | Rowan University Glassboro, NJ | $35,817 | $31,436 | #20 | — |
Other Majors at Columbia College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homeland Security | $71,888 | $67,338 | #10 of 33 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $59,371 | $50,519 | #165 of 660 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $53,979 | $42,514 | #988 of 1176 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $46,686 | $39,489 | #397 of 680 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $44,280 | — | #578 of 660 |
| Social Work | $44,276 | — | #385 of 420 |
| Psychology | $32,207 | — | #1026 of 1027 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Columbia College behavioral sciences graduates make?
Graduates earn $39,738 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Columbia College rank for behavioral sciences?
Among 20 colleges reporting earnings for behavioral sciences graduates, Columbia College ranks #18 by median pay four years after graduation, and #15 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is behavioral sciences at Columbia College worth it?
Its graduates earn 18% less than the national median for behavioral sciences ($48,673), and the median federal debt at graduation is $18,760.
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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.