Psychology at Columbia College
What traits are you looking for in a school for Psychology, consider 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 Class Availability at Columbia College
Online coursework is an option 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.
Psychology Rankings at Columbia College
These rankings give you a sense of how Columbia College’s Psychology program against other schools offering the same major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Missouri | #31 of 36 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Missouri | #33 of 36 |
| Best Value | The Plains States (Region) | #107 of 133 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | The Plains States (Region) | #130 of 135 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1155 of 1,472 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #1375 of 1,496 |
Earnings for Psychology Graduates from Columbia College
Those who finish Columbia College’s Psychology program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $35,771 |
| 2 years | $30,879 |
| 3 years | $31,693 |
| 4 years | $36,673 |
| 5 years | $40,565 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years after graduating, Psychology graduates from Columbia College report median earnings of $36,673, compared with $50,642 for all Columbia College graduates — about 28% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Psychology graduates from Columbia College comes in at $29,300.
Highest-Paying Careers for Psychology Graduates
Graduates of the Psychology program at Columbia College pursue many career paths. Below are the best-paid careers for Psychology majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Wind Energy Development Managers | $169,952 |
| Loss Prevention Managers | $165,723 |
| Training and Development Managers | $139,524 |
| Statisticians | $130,349 |
| Wind Energy Operations Managers | $122,567 |
| Compliance Managers | $117,178 |
| School Psychologists | $108,275 |
| Molecular and Cellular Biologists | $100,077 |
| Brownfield Redevelopment Specialists and Site Managers | $99,321 |
| Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary | $98,479 |
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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