History at Columbia College
If you are interested in studying History, you may want to check out the program at Columbia College. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Columbia College is located in Columbia, MO.
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Online & Distance Learning at Columbia College
Distance learning is available at Columbia College. Of 5,689 students, 4,019 (71%) studied exclusively online and 695 (12%) took at least some classes online.
History Rankings at Columbia College
Rankings can help you compare Columbia College’s History program against other schools offering the same major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Missouri | #11 of 12 |
| Best Value | Missouri | #11 of 12 |
| Best Value | The Plains States (Region) | #32 of 40 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | The Plains States (Region) | #39 of 40 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #483 of 615 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #591 of 618 |
Earnings for History Graduates from Columbia College
Those who finish Columbia College’s History program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $39,785 |
| 2 years | $32,658 |
| 3 years | $31,601 |
| 4 years | $40,667 |
| 5 years | $42,789 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years after graduating, History graduates from Columbia College take home a median $40,667, compared with $50,642 for all Columbia College graduates — about 20% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for History graduates from Columbia College stands at $29,700.
Top-Paying Careers for History Graduates
Students who finish History program at Columbia College work across a variety of fields. Below are the best-paid careers for History graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Water Resource Specialists | $179,716 |
| Wind Energy Development Managers | $169,952 |
| Loss Prevention Managers | $165,723 |
| Natural Sciences Managers | $132,227 |
| Wind Energy Operations Managers | $122,567 |
| Compliance Managers | $117,178 |
| Clinical Research Coordinators | $110,931 |
| Brownfield Redevelopment Specialists and Site Managers | $99,321 |
| Museum Technicians and Conservators | $96,273 |
| Managers, All Other | $95,684 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
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