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Bachelor's-16% vs national median53 grads tracked

Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities at Columbia International University

Ranked 228th of 266 bachelor's programs in Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities by 5-year earnings.

Median · 1 year out
$33,960
middle 50%: $25,977 – $45,525
Median · 5 years out
$45,751
middle 50%: $31,416 – $64,718
Median · 10 years out
n/a
not enough graduates to report

Salary trajectory

Median earnings vs the national median for Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities (bachelor's) graduates.

This program (median)National median, same major & degreeMiddle 50% of graduates

Graduates of Columbia International University's bachelor's program in Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities earn a median $33,960 one year after graduating, rising to $45,751 by year five. Five years out, earnings run 16% below the national median of $54,747 for this field, ranking 228th of 266 reporting programs.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau PSEO, release V4.13.0 2025Q4. Earnings are for graduates working in covered states; figures are medians in nominal dollars.

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Assumes a 6.5% APR loan and this program's median salary trajectory (interpolated between years 1, 5 and 10).

Paid off in
9.7 yrs
≈ $11,058 total interest

Same major at other universities

Winston-Salem State University
$46,133 · 5 yrs out
Indiana University - East
$46,062 · 5 yrs out
Bluefield State University
$45,898 · 5 yrs out
Missouri Southern State University
$45,860 · 5 yrs out
Colorado State University-Pueblo
$45,751 · 5 yrs out
Loyola University Chicago
$45,751 · 5 yrs out
Sul Ross State University
$45,622 · 5 yrs out
Brigham Young University - Idaho
$45,577 · 5 yrs out
University of Southern Maine
$45,551 · 5 yrs out
SUNY Buffalo State University
$45,490 · 5 yrs out
Fort Lewis College
$45,485 · 5 yrs out
University of Maine - Farmington
$45,451 · 5 yrs out

Other majors at Columbia International University

Bible/Biblical Studies (Certificate)
$57,867 · 5 yrs out
Theology and Religious Vocations (Certificate)
$57,867 · 5 yrs out
Education (Master's)
$52,891 · 5 yrs out
Theology and Religious Vocations (Doctorate)
$52,354 · 5 yrs out
Theological and Ministerial Studies (Doctorate)
$52,354 · 5 yrs out
Theology and Religious Vocations (Master's)
$50,942 · 5 yrs out
Psychology (Master's)
$49,269 · 5 yrs out
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services (Bachelor's)
$45,751 · 5 yrs out
Business Administration, Management and Operations (Bachelor's)
$45,751 · 5 yrs out
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities (Bachelor's)
$45,751 · 5 yrs out
Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs (Bachelor's)
$43,047 · 5 yrs out
Theology and Religious Vocations (Bachelor's)
$42,146 · 5 yrs out

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