Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities at Columbia College
Bachelor's Degree
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Earnings vs. debt across all liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities bachelors's programs nationally
Earnings Over Time
How earnings evolve from 1 year to 4 years after graduation
| School | 1 Year | 4 Years | Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| Columbia College | — | $41,757 | — |
| Coastal Carolina University | $27,221 | $39,621 | +46% |
| University of South Carolina-Upstate | $36,241 | $38,742 | +7% |
| Limestone University | $31,235 | $37,677 | +21% |
| University of South Carolina-Columbia | $33,245 | $35,031 | +5% |
Compare to Similar Programs in South Carolina
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities bachelors's programs at peer institutions in South Carolina (34 total in state)
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| School | In-State Tuition | Earnings (1yr)* | Earnings (4yr) | Median Debt* | Debt/Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Columbia CollegeColumbia | $21,450 | $29,506* | $41,757 | $29,465* | — |
 University of South Carolina-UpstateSpartanburg | $11,583 | $36,241* | $38,742 | $30,000* | 0.83 |
 University of South Carolina-ColumbiaColumbia | $12,688 | $33,245* | $35,031 | $26,000* | 0.78 |
 Benedict CollegeColumbia | $18,000 | $33,120* | $30,725 | —* | — |
 Limestone UniversityGaffney | $27,500 | $31,235* | $37,677 | $33,430* | 1.07 |
 North Greenville UniversityTigerville | $24,650 | $29,506* | $32,123 | $25,500* | 0.86 |
| National Median | — | $36,340* | — | $27,000* | 0.74 |
Career Paths
Occupations commonly associated with liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities 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.
Estimated Earnings: Actual earnings data is not available for this program (typically due to privacy thresholds when fewer than 30 graduates reported earnings). The estimate shown is based on the median of 9 similar programs in SC. Actual outcomes may vary.