Education at Columbia State Community College
Columbia, TN · Associate's Degree · about 18 graduates a year
Columbia State Community College graduates in education earn 0% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating.
How Columbia State Community College Compares for Education
All 31 colleges reporting education 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 | Bakersfield College Bakersfield, CA | $56,662 | $51,559 | #2 | — |
| 2 | Community College of Baltimore County Baltimore, MD | $54,493 | $47,824 | #5 | — |
| 3 | University of the District of Columbia Washington, DC | $51,137 | $44,809 | #13 | — |
| 4 | Campbell University Buies Creek, NC | $49,267 | $52,870 | #1 | — |
| 5 | Middlesex College Edison, NJ | $48,532 | $42,596 | #20 | $16,846 |
| 6 | Allegany College of Maryland Cumberland, MD | $46,605 | $40,901 | #23 | — |
| 7 | Pima Community College Tucson, AZ | $46,020 | $47,286 | #7 | — |
| 8 | Brookdale Community College Lincroft, NJ | $45,867 | $40,257 | #24 | $19,157 |
| 9 | Volunteer State Community College Gallatin, TN | $45,014 | $49,173 | #3 | — |
| 10 | Pellissippi State Community College Knoxville, TN | $44,787 | $48,925 | #4 | — |
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| 14 | Butler Community College El Dorado, KS | $43,466 | $45,125 | #12 | — |
| 15 | Trinity Valley Community College Athens, TX | $43,369 | $44,094 | #15 | $22,519 |
| 16 | Walters State Community College Morristown, TN | $42,127 | $46,019 | #9 | $12,280 |
| 17 | Columbia State Community College Columbia, TN | $41,890 | $45,760 | #10 | — |
| 18 | Connors State College Warner, OK | $41,698 | $46,817 | #8 | $26,906 |
| 19 | Motlow State Community College Tullahoma, TN | $41,013 | $44,802 | #14 | — |
| 20 | Paris Junior College Paris, TX | $40,844 | $41,526 | #22 | — |
Other Majors at Columbia State Community College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $78,499 | $65,077 | #548 of 962 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | $56,642 | $58,188 | #469 of 560 |
| Computer and Information Sciences | $56,354 | — | #53 of 122 |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions | — | $48,168 | — |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $41,027 | $31,640 | #427 of 547 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $40,271 | $26,438 | #668 of 947 |
| Veterinary/Animal Health Technologies/Technicians | $37,930 | $30,761 | #97 of 124 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Columbia State Community College education graduates make?
Graduates earn $41,890 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Columbia State Community College rank for education?
Among 31 colleges reporting earnings for education graduates, Columbia State Community College ranks #17 by median pay four years after graduation, and #10 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is education at Columbia State Community College worth it?
Its graduates earn 0% more than the national median for education ($41,787).
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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.