Associate's Degree
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities at Columbia College
Columbia, South Carolina · See Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities nationally
Poor return
$-62,466 over 10 years
For graduates of Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities at Columbia College.
On these figures the cost and debt outweigh the earnings premium.
By credential level
| Major | Credential | Earnings (5 yr) | Median debt | 10-yr ROI | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | Associate's | $42,435 | — | -170% | Poor return |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | Certificate | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | Certificate | — | — | — | Not enough data |
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities at other colleges
How the same major’s ROI compares elsewhere.
| # | College | Credential | Earnings (5 yr) | Median debt | 10-yr ROI | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | College of Staten Island CUNY Staten Island, NY | Associate's | $67,334 | — | +1,902% | Strong return |
| 2 | CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice New York, NY | Associate's | $56,313 | — | +1,666% | Strong return |
| 3 | Purdue University Global West Lafayette, IN | Associate's | $66,863 | — | +1,307% | Strong return |
| 4 | Brigham Young University Provo, UT | Associate's | $86,939 | — | +1,247% | Strong return |
| 5 | California State University-Bakersfield Bakersfield, CA | Associate's | $58,622 | — | +1,105% | Strong return |
| 6 | Roosevelt University Chicago, IL | Associate's | $88,995 | — | +989% | Strong return |
| 7 | Purdue University-Main Campus West Lafayette, IN | Associate's | $73,422 | — | +873% | Strong return |
| 8 | Georgetown University Washington, DC | Associate's | $119,188 | — | +809% | Strong return |
| 9 | Texas A&M University-Central Texas Killeen, TX | Associate's | $52,578 | $17,997 | +728% | Strong return |
| 10 | California State University-Stanislaus Turlock, CA | Associate's | $58,883 | $13,561 | +713% | Strong return |
Other majors at Columbia College
| Major | Credential | Earnings (5 yr) | Median debt | 10-yr ROI | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, Other | Associate's | $68,038 | — | +526% | Strong return |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Associate's | $61,668 | $21,046 | +275% | Strong return |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | Associate's | $60,613 | $19,261 | +256% | Strong return |
| Education, Other | Certificate | $50,843 | $19,329 | -28% | Poor return |
| Communication and Media Studies | Associate's | $47,742 | $21,880 | -39% | Poor return |
| Special Education and Teaching | Associate's | $42,958 | — | -156% | Poor return |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | Associate's | $42,435 | — | -170% | Poor return |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | Associate's | $41,415 | $26,570 | -177% | Poor return |
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Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard. ROI is computed by Degree Return — see how. Read the methodology. Data as of 2024.