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 | $64,119 | $77,046 | +20% |
| Creighton University | $54,740 | $64,118 | +17% |
Compare to Similar Programs Nationally
Dispute Resolution masters's programs at top institutions nationally
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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 | $64,119 | $77,046 | — | — |
 University of Southern CaliforniaLos Angeles | $68,237 | $72,887 | — | — | — |
 Pepperdine UniversityMalibu | $66,742 | $64,096 | — | — | — |
 Creighton UniversityOmaha | $47,000 | $54,740 | $64,118 | — | — |
 University of North Carolina WilmingtonWilmington | $7,317 | $48,991 | — | — | — |
| National Median | — | $64,096 | — | — | — |
Career Paths
Occupations commonly associated with dispute resolution 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 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.