Based on U.S. Department of Education data (October 2025 release).
Earnings Distribution
How Columbia University in the City of New York 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 University in the City of New York | $77,654 | $120,877 | +56% |
| University of Minnesota-Twin Cities | $140,452 | $164,107 | +17% |
| University of Florida | $132,958 | $163,296 | +23% |
| Stony Brook University | $74,680 | $149,944 | +101% |
| University at Buffalo | $82,420 | $123,431 | +50% |
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| School | In-State Tuition | Earnings (1yr) | Earnings (4yr) | Median Debt | Debt/Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Columbia University in the City of New YorkNew York | $69,045 | $77,654 | $120,877 | — | — |
 University at BuffaloBuffalo | $10,782 | $82,420 | $123,431 | — | — |
 Touro UniversityNew York | $21,810 | $79,577 | — | — | — |
 Stony Brook UniversityStony Brook | $10,560 | $74,680 | $149,944 | — | — |
| National Median | — | $117,424 | — | — | — |
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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.