Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities at Columbia State Community College
Columbia, TN · Associate's Degree · about 541 graduates a year
Columbia State Community College graduates in liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities earn 9% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 19% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Columbia State Community College Compares for Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
All 947 colleges reporting liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities 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 | Maria College of Albany Albany, NY | $79,266 | $75,445 | #2 | $60,857 |
| 2 | St. Francis College Brooklyn, NY | $74,867 | $71,258 | #3 | — |
| 3 | Harvard University Cambridge, MA | $74,154 | $65,300 | #6 | $40,995 |
| 4 | University of Bridgeport Bridgeport, CT | $65,875 | $59,309 | #15 | — |
| 5 | American Public University System Charles Town, WV | $63,895 | $75,591 | #1 | $52,108 |
| 6 | Excelsior University Albany, NY | $63,016 | $59,978 | #11 | $50,464 |
| 7 | Mid-America Christian University Oklahoma City, OK | $62,432 | $70,096 | #5 | — |
| 8 | Columbia Southern University Orange Beach, AL | $62,009 | $70,386 | #4 | $55,667 |
| 9 | University of Massachusetts Global Irvine, CA | $61,186 | $55,675 | #26 | — |
| 10 | Thomas Edison State University Trenton, NJ | $60,803 | $53,366 | #63 | $50,524 |
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| 665 | Trinidad State College Trinidad, CO | $40,306 | $37,694 | #814 | $30,532 |
| 666 | Kirtland Community College Grayling, MI | $40,290 | $42,481 | #579 | $25,088 |
| 667 | Mid-Plains Community College North Platte, NE | $40,282 | $41,633 | #633 | $24,535 |
| 668 | Columbia State Community College Columbia, TN | $40,271 | $43,992 | #464 | $26,438 |
| 669 | Northern Maine Community College Presque Isle, ME | $40,263 | $42,789 | #560 | — |
| 670 | North Florida College Madison, FL | $40,261 | $42,853 | #555 | $29,129 |
| 671 | Henderson Community College Henderson, KY | $40,197 | $45,515 | #366 | $30,204 |
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 | — |
| Education | $41,890 | — | #17 of 31 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $41,027 | $31,640 | #427 of 547 |
| Veterinary/Animal Health Technologies/Technicians | $37,930 | $30,761 | #97 of 124 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Columbia State Community College liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $26,438 one year after graduating and $40,271 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Columbia State Community College rank for liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities?
Among 947 colleges reporting earnings for liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities graduates, Columbia State Community College ranks #668 by median pay four years after graduation, and #464 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities at Columbia State Community College worth it?
Its graduates earn 9% less than the national median for liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities ($44,125), and the median federal debt at graduation is $7,601.
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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.