Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities at Columbus State Community College
Associate's Degree
Earnings Over Time
How earnings evolve from 1 year to 4 years after graduation
Earnings trajectories vary significantly. Some programs show strong early returns that plateau; others start lower but accelerate. Consider where you want to be at year 4, not just year 1.
Compare to Similar Programs in Ohio
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities associates's programs at peer institutions in Ohio (76 total in state)
| School | Earnings (1yr) | Earnings (4yr) | Median Debt | Debt/Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Columbus State Community College | — | $36,739 | $13,082 | — |
| Marion Technical College | $51,927 | $51,765 | $12,812 | 0.25 |
| Franciscan University of Steubenville | $43,602 | — | $20,199 | 0.46 |
| Ohio University-Chillicothe Campus | $36,942 | $30,774 | $23,228 | 0.63 |
| Ohio University-Eastern Campus | $36,942 | $30,774 | $23,228 | 0.63 |
| Ohio University-Southern Campus | $36,942 | $30,774 | $23,228 | 0.63 |
| National Median | $27,248 | — | $10,950 | 0.40 |
Other Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities Programs in Ohio
Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across Ohio schools
| School | In-State Tuition | Earnings (1yr) | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marion Technical College Marion | $6,475 | $51,927 | $12,812 |
| Franciscan University of Steubenville Steubenville | $32,630 | $43,602 | $20,199 |
| Ohio University-Chillicothe Campus Chillicothe | $6,178 | $36,942 | $23,228 |
| Ohio University-Eastern Campus Saint Clairsville | $6,178 | $36,942 | $23,228 |
| Ohio University-Southern Campus Ironton | $6,178 | $36,942 | $23,228 |
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 Columbus State Community College, approximately 26% 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.