Public & Social Service at Columbia College
If you plan to study Public & Social Service, 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 in Columbia, MO.
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Online & Distance Learning at Columbia College
Distance learning is available at Columbia College. Among 5,689 students, 4,019 (71%) studied exclusively online and 695 (12%) took at least some classes online.
Public & Social Service Rankings at Columbia College
These rankings give you a sense of how Columbia College’s Public & Social Service program to other colleges that offer this major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Missouri | #15 of 19 |
| Best Value | Missouri | #15 of 19 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | The Plains States (Region) | #67 of 79 |
| Best Value | The Plains States (Region) | #67 of 78 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #636 of 865 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #713 of 855 |
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Missouri | #15 of 19 |
| Best Value | Missouri | #15 of 19 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | The Plains States (Region) | #67 of 79 |
| Best Value | The Plains States (Region) | #67 of 78 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #636 of 865 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #713 of 855 |
Earnings for Public & Social Service Graduates from Columbia College
Students who complete Columbia College’s Public & Social Service program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $28,180 |
| 2 years | $30,018 |
| 3 years | $29,895 |
| 4 years | $35,519 |
| 5 years | $43,558 |
Is this above or below average for the school? At the four-year mark, Public & Social Service graduates from Columbia College earn a median of $35,519, compared with $50,642 for all Columbia College graduates — about 30% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Public & Social Service graduates from Columbia College comes in at $36,544.
Top-Paying Careers for Public & Social Service Graduates
Those who complete Public & Social Service program at Columbia College go on to a range of careers. Here are the highest-paying careers for Public & Social Service graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Wind Energy Development Managers | $169,952 |
| Legislators | $167,600 |
| Loss Prevention Managers | $165,723 |
| Social and Community Service Managers | $156,089 |
| Chief Executives | $138,534 |
| Supply Chain Managers | $138,103 |
| Medical and Health Services Managers | $129,557 |
| Wind Energy Operations Managers | $122,567 |
| Compliance Managers | $117,178 |
| Brownfield Redevelopment Specialists and Site Managers | $99,321 |
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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