Psychology at Columbia College
Columbia, SC · Bachelor's Degree · about 20 graduates a year
Columbia College graduates in psychology earn 36% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 73% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Columbia College Compares for Psychology
All 1027 colleges reporting psychology 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 | Georgetown University Washington, DC | $99,007 | $86,756 | #2 | $51,959 |
| 2 | Washington University in St Louis Saint Louis, MO | $91,787 | $98,415 | #1 | — |
| 3 | Dartmouth College Hanover, NH | $86,896 | $80,040 | #4 | — |
| 4 | Carnegie Mellon University Pittsburgh, PA | $82,433 | $83,835 | #3 | — |
| 5 | George Washington University Washington, DC | $79,187 | $69,388 | #22 | — |
| 6 | Cornell University Ithaca, NY | $78,049 | $74,286 | #13 | $36,630 |
| 7 | Santa Clara University Santa Clara, CA | $75,742 | $68,920 | #23 | $38,587 |
| 8 | Virginia Military Institute Lexington, VA | $75,059 | $68,348 | #24 | $44,163 |
| 9 | Lehigh University Bethlehem, PA | $74,939 | $76,214 | #7 | $40,942 |
| 10 | Gettysburg College Gettysburg, PA | $74,466 | $75,733 | #8 | $50,040 |
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| 1023 | Truett McConnell University Cleveland, GA | $33,517 | $34,697 | #1022 | $25,461 |
| 1024 | Chowan University Murfreesboro, NC | $33,143 | $35,567 | #1020 | $30,076 |
| 1025 | Blue Mountain Christian University Blue Mountain, MS | $33,003 | $40,043 | #997 | $26,257 |
| 1026 | Columbia College Columbia, SC | $32,207 | $35,713 | #1019 | — |
| 1027 | Florida Memorial University Miami Gardens, FL | $29,042 | $30,911 | #1027 | $27,548 |
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 |
| Behavioral Sciences | $39,738 | — | #18 of 20 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Columbia College psychology graduates make?
Graduates earn $32,207 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Columbia College rank for psychology?
Among 1027 colleges reporting earnings for psychology graduates, Columbia College ranks #1026 by median pay four years after graduation, and #1019 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is psychology at Columbia College worth it?
Its graduates earn 36% less than the national median for psychology ($50,706), and the median federal debt at graduation is $23,394.
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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.