Homeland Security at Columbia College
Columbia, SC · Bachelor's Degree · about 8 graduates a year
Columbia College graduates in homeland security earn 2% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 35% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Columbia College Compares for Homeland Security
All 33 colleges reporting homeland security 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 | George Mason University Fairfax, VA | $143,972 | $131,100 | #1 | $90,956 |
| 2 | Grand Canyon University Phoenix, AZ | $84,553 | $86,880 | #3 | $68,503 |
| 3 | Utica University Utica, NY | $82,733 | $78,745 | #8 | $57,215 |
| 4 | National University San Diego, CA | $80,134 | $72,917 | #13 | $63,963 |
| 5 | Bethel University Mckenzie, TN | $79,079 | $86,385 | #4 | $78,275 |
| 6 | American Public University System Charles Town, WV | $77,122 | $91,240 | #2 | $62,340 |
| 7 | Waldorf University Forest City, IA | $76,520 | $80,490 | #6 | $66,446 |
| 8 | Capella University Minneapolis, MN | $76,446 | $73,022 | #12 | — |
| 9 | Columbia Southern University Orange Beach, AL | $73,703 | $83,659 | #5 | $62,313 |
| 10 | Columbia College Columbia, SC | $71,888 | $79,713 | #7 | $67,338 |
| 11 | University of New Hampshire-Main Campus Durham, NH | $71,129 | $65,517 | #21 | $51,200 |
| 12 | University of New Hampshire at Manchester Manchester, NH | $71,129 | $65,517 | #22 | $51,200 |
| 13 | Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach Daytona Beach, FL | $71,014 | $75,585 | #10 | $48,676 |
Other Majors at Columbia College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Behavioral Sciences | $39,738 | — | #18 of 20 |
| Psychology | $32,207 | — | #1026 of 1027 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Columbia College homeland security graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $67,338 one year after graduating and $71,888 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Columbia College rank for homeland security?
Among 33 colleges reporting earnings for homeland security graduates, Columbia College ranks #10 by median pay four years after graduation, and #7 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is homeland security at Columbia College worth it?
Its graduates earn 2% more than the national median for homeland security ($70,193), and the median federal debt at graduation is $25,122.
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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.