Earnings Distribution
How Columbia College graduates compare to all programs nationally
Earnings Over Time
How earnings evolve from 1 year to 4 years after graduation
| School | 1 Year | 4 Years | Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| Columbia College | $49,797 | $45,631 | -8% |
| New York Institute of Technology | $77,275 | $82,698 | +7% |
| Ramapo College of New Jersey | $71,109 | $77,095 | +8% |
| Concordia University-Saint Paul | $62,117 | $66,666 | +7% |
| New York University | $76,983 | $65,542 | -15% |
Compare to Similar Programs Nationally
Education masters's programs at top institutions nationally
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| School | In-State Tuition | Earnings (1yr) | Earnings (4yr) | Median Debt | Debt/Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Columbia CollegeColumbia | $21,450 | $49,797 | $45,631 | — | — |
 Johns Hopkins UniversityBaltimore | $63,340 | $238,614 | — | — | — |
 Endicott CollegeBeverly | $39,212 | $78,758 | — | — | — |
 New York Institute of TechnologyOld Westbury | $44,360 | $77,275 | $82,698 | — | — |
 New York UniversityNew York | $60,438 | $76,983 | $65,542 | — | — |
 Regis UniversityDenver | $43,980 | $74,497 | — | — | — |
| National Median | — | $57,473 | — | — | — |
Career Paths
Occupations commonly associated with education graduates
About This Data
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (October 2025 release)
Population: Graduates who received federal financial aid (Title IV grants or loans). At Columbia College, approximately 53% of students receive Pell grants. Students who did not receive federal aid are not included in these figures.
Earnings: Median earnings from IRS W-2 data for graduates who are employed and not enrolled in further education, measured 1 year after completion. Earnings are pre-tax and include wages, salaries, and self-employment income.
Debt: Median cumulative federal loan debt at graduation. Does not include private loans or Parent PLUS loans borrowed on behalf of students.