Education at Columbia College
If you are interested in studying Education, you may want to check out the program at Columbia College. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Columbia College is in Columbia, SC.
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Studying Online at Columbia College
Many students take online classes at Columbia College. Of 1,725 students, 964 (56%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 377 (22%) took at least some classes online.
Education Rankings at Columbia College
Use these rankings to compare Columbia College’s Education program to other colleges that offer this major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | South Carolina | #12 of 24 |
| Best Value | South Carolina | #21 of 24 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #219 of 389 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #344 of 390 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #1188 of 1,611 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1286 of 1,591 |
Earnings for Education Graduates from Columbia College
Graduates of Columbia College’s Education program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $39,757 |
| 2 years | $38,655 |
| 3 years | $40,781 |
| 4 years | $43,388 |
| 5 years | $47,666 |
Is this above or below average for the school? Four years after graduating, Education graduates from Columbia College earn a median of $43,388, compared with $44,682 for all Columbia College graduates — about 3% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Education graduates from Columbia College stands at $28,000.
Best-Paid Careers for Education Graduates
Graduates of the Education program at Columbia College work across a variety of fields. Here are the highest-paying careers for Education graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary | $129,049 |
| Family and Consumer Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary | $99,604 |
| Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education | $99,352 |
| Education Teachers, Postsecondary | $98,329 |
| Teaching Assistants, Special Education | $96,801 |
| Education Administrators, All Other | $91,340 |
| Teaching Assistants, Preschool, Elementary, Middle, and Secondary School, Except Special Education | $89,337 |
| Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary | $86,398 |
| Special Education Teachers, All Other | $86,208 |
| Teachers and Instructors, All Other | $83,682 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
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