All Columbia College majors by area
- Social Sciences & Public Service · 13
- Health & Medicine · 8
- Humanities & Languages · 7
- Business & Finance · 6
- Science & Math · 5
- Communications & Media · 4
- Education · 4
- Arts & Design · 3
- Technology & Computing · 3
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Allied Health (Imaging / Therapy / Tech) | — | — | — |
| Health Administration | — | — | — |
| Health Sciences | — | — | — |
| Kinesiology / Exercise Science | — | — | — |
| Nursing | — | — | — |
| Pre-Med / Pre-Health | — | — | — |
| Public Health | — | — | — |
| Speech-Language Pathology / Communication Disorders | — | — | $27,000 |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| English | — | — | — |
| History | — | — | — |
| Interdisciplinary Studies | — | — | — |
| Liberal Arts / General Studies | — | — | — |
| Religious Studies | — | — | — |
| Spanish / French / Romance Languages | — | — | — |
| Writing | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration | $42,514 | $53,979 | $27,000 |
| Accounting | — | — | — |
| Hospitality Management | — | — | — |
| International Business | — | — | — |
| Marketing | — | — | — |
| Specialized Sales, Merchandising and Marketing Operations | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Biochemistry | — | — | — |
| Biology | — | — | $23,600 |
| Chemistry | — | — | — |
| Environmental Science / Conservation | — | — | — |
| Mathematics | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Communications | — | $44,280 | $28,644 |
| Broadcasting / Digital Media | — | — | — |
| Journalism | — | — | — |
| Public Relations and Advertising | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Education (Elementary / Secondary) | $39,489 | $46,686 | $28,000 |
| Education | — | — | — |
| Education (Subject Teaching) | — | — | — |
| Special Education | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dance | — | — | — |
| Music | — | — | — |
| Studio Art | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer and Information Sciences | — | — | — |
| Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, Other | — | — | — |
| Data Analytics | — | — | — |
College Scorecard field of study, latest release: median earnings of graduates who received federal aid, 1 and 4 years after graduating; median federal loan debt. — means too few graduates to report.
From major to career
Criminal Justice → Police officer
Median annual wage for all workers in this job. U.S. jobs projected to grow 3.5% from 2025 to 2035. Typical entry education: high school diploma or equivalent.
BLS OEWS May 2025; Employment Projections 2025-35
Social Work → Social worker
Median annual wage for all workers in this job. U.S. jobs projected to grow 4.4% from 2025 to 2035. Typical entry education: bachelor's degree.
BLS OEWS May 2025; Employment Projections 2025-35
Across all majors, former Columbia College students earn a median $41,338 ten years after starting college, more than 32% of South Carolina colleges we cover. 37% graduate within six years.
Columbia College majors questions
How many majors does Columbia College offer?
Columbia College offers 53 bachelor's majors across 9 areas; the most majors are in Social Sciences & Public Service and Health & Medicine.
What is the highest-paying major at Columbia College?
Homeland Security graduates from Columbia College earn a median $71,888 four years after graduating, the highest of the 8 majors with reported earnings. Their median debt is $27,855.
Which Columbia College majors earn the least?
Among majors with reported earnings, Psychology graduates earn the least: a median $32,207 four years after graduating.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (field of study); Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS, Employment Projections). Back to Columbia College overview