Public & Social Service at Columbia College
If you are interested in studying Public & Social Service, 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, SC.
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Studying Online at Columbia College
Online coursework is an option at Columbia College. Of 1,725 students, 964 (56%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 377 (22%) took at least some classes online.
Public & Social Service Rankings at Columbia College
Use these rankings to compare Columbia College’s Public & Social Service program to other colleges that offer this major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | South Carolina | #14 of 16 |
| Best Value | South Carolina | #15 of 16 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #177 of 202 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #179 of 200 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #718 of 855 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #818 of 865 |
Earnings for Public & Social Service Graduates from Columbia College
Students who complete Columbia College’s Public & Social Service program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $31,014 |
| 2 years | $30,926 |
| 3 years | $35,159 |
| 4 years | $35,384 |
| 5 years | $39,693 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years out, Public & Social Service graduates from Columbia College earn a median of $35,384, compared with $44,682 for all Columbia College graduates — about 21% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Public & Social Service graduates from Columbia College stands at $28,674.
Top-Paying Careers for Public & Social Service Graduates
Those who complete Public & Social Service program at Columbia College work across a variety of fields. Below are the best-paid careers for Public & Social Service majors, 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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