Liberal Arts & Humanities at Columbia College
What traits are you looking for in a school for Liberal Arts & Humanities, consider the program at Columbia College. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
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.
Liberal Arts & Humanities Rankings at Columbia College
These rankings give you a sense of how Columbia College’s Liberal Arts & Humanities program against other schools offering the same major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Missouri | #12 of 28 |
| Best Value | Missouri | #27 of 28 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | The Plains States (Region) | #79 of 142 |
| Best Value | The Plains States (Region) | #137 of 144 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #625 of 1,453 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1373 of 1,495 |
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Missouri | #12 of 28 |
| Best Value | Missouri | #27 of 28 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | The Plains States (Region) | #79 of 142 |
| Best Value | The Plains States (Region) | #137 of 144 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #625 of 1,453 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1373 of 1,495 |
Earnings for Liberal Arts & Humanities Graduates from Columbia College
Graduates of Columbia College’s Liberal Arts & Humanities program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $40,922 |
| 2 years | $40,100 |
| 3 years | $40,964 |
| 4 years | $46,353 |
| 5 years | $53,300 |
Is this above or below average for the school? At the four-year mark, Liberal Arts & Humanities graduates from Columbia College report median earnings of $46,353, compared with $50,642 for all Columbia College graduates — about 8% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Liberal Arts & Humanities graduates from Columbia College stands at $23,309.
Best-Paid Careers for Liberal Arts & Humanities Graduates
Graduates of the Liberal Arts & Humanities program at Columbia College go on to a range of careers. Here are the top-paying careers for Liberal Arts & Humanities majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Postsecondary Teachers, All Other | $68,967 |
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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