Location: New York, NY•In-State Tuition: $69,045•Admission Rate: 4%•Avg SAT: 1547
Median Earnings (1yr)
$42,327
38th percentile
40th percentile in New York
Sample: 27 graduates Limited data

Earnings Distribution

How Columbia University in the City of New York graduates compare to all programs nationally

Columbia University in the City of New York earns $42k — 38th percentile among area studies masters programs.

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Area Studies masters's programs at peer institutions in New York (14 total in state)

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SchoolIn-State TuitionEarnings (1yr)Earnings (4yr)Median DebtDebt/Earnings
Columbia University in the City of New YorkNew York$69,045$42,327———
New York UniversityNew York$60,438$51,233$56,699——
National Median—$44,276———

Career Paths

Occupations commonly associated with area studies graduates

Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies Teachers, Postsecondary

Teach courses pertaining to the culture and development of an area, an ethnic group, or any other group, such as Latin American studies, women's studies, or urban affairs. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.

$83,980/yrJobs growth:
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 University in the City of New York, approximately 23% 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.