Liberal Arts General Studies at Columbia College
What traits are you looking for in a school for Liberal Arts General Studies, 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.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 449 liberal arts general studies graduations were recorded at Columbia College.
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Online Class Availability at Columbia College
Distance learning is available at Columbia College. Among 5,689 students, 4,019 (71%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 695 (12%) took at least some classes online.
Liberal Arts General Studies Rankings at Columbia College
These rankings give you a sense of how Columbia College’s Liberal Arts General Studies program against peer institutions.
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 General Studies Graduates from Columbia College
Those who finish Columbia College’s Liberal Arts General Studies program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $40,891 |
| 2 years | $39,873 |
| 3 years | $40,419 |
| 4 years | $45,551 |
| 5 years | $53,300 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years after graduating, Liberal Arts General Studies graduates from Columbia College earn a median of $45,551, compared with $50,642 for all Columbia College graduates — about 10% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Liberal Arts General Studies graduates from Columbia College stands at $23,309.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the diversity of Liberal Arts General Studies graduates at Columbia College, broken down by degree level.
Looking at the program as a whole, Liberal Arts General Studies graduates at Columbia College are 45% women (202) and 55% men (247).
Liberal Arts General Studies Associate’s Program at Columbia College
Among the 287 associate’s liberal arts general studies graduates at Columbia College, 45% were women (130) and 55% were men (157).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Liberal Arts General Studies associate’s degree recipients at Columbia College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 126 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 43 |
| Black / African American | 76 |
| Asian | 7 |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1 |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 3 |
| Two or More Races | 24 |
| International (Nonresident) | 2 |
| Unknown | 5 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 54% of Liberal Arts General Studies associate’s degree recipients at Columbia College, higher than the national average of 49%.*
Liberal Arts General Studies Bachelor’s Program at Columbia College
Of the 162 bachelor’s liberal arts general studies degrees awarded at Columbia College, 44% were women (72) and 56% were men (90).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Liberal Arts General Studies bachelor’s degree recipients at Columbia College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 93 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 19 |
| Black / African American | 33 |
| Asian | 3 |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 12 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Minority students account for 42% of Liberal Arts General Studies bachelor’s degree recipients at Columbia College, lower than the national average of 43%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific Liberal Arts General Studies Concentrations at Columbia College
This Liberal Arts General Studies program at Columbia College offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 38 |
| General Studies | 411 |
Top-Paying Careers for Liberal Arts General Studies Graduates
Students who finish Liberal Arts General Studies program at Columbia College go on to a range of careers. Here are the best-paid careers for Liberal Arts General Studies graduates, 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
More about our data sources and methodologies.
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