How much money do University of Phoenix Columbia Campus graduates make and which majors earn the most upon graduating? Six years after enrolling, alumni who are working have average earnings of $36,500 per year. After ten years, graduates earn $55,800 on average.
In terms of specific areas of study, the following is a ranking of degree programs by the median first-year starting salaries for University of Phoenix-Columbia Campus graduates.
The undergraduate degree which initially pays the highest is Computer Systems Analysis with a median starting salary of $56,600 followed by Computer Software and Media Applications paying $47,200 and Business Administration, Management and Operations graduates who have a median starting income of $46,200 .
Looking at post-graduate and doctorate students, those completing the Business Administration, Management and Operations (Master's Degree) program rank first with a median initial income of $54,400 .
Note about salary data: First year earnings data are aggregated by the US Department of Education and analyzes IRS reported income for University of Phoenix Columbia Campus graduates who received federal financial aid in the form of grants or loans. Not all graduates or fields of study are represented as data for some degree programs are omitted for privacy purposes.
| Major | Earnings |
|---|---|
| Computer Systems Analysis (Bachelor’s Degree) | $56,600 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations (Master's Degree) | $54,400 |
| Computer Software and Media Applications (Bachelor’s Degree) | $47,200 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations (Bachelor’s Degree) | $46,200 |
| Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management (Bachelor’s Degree) | $46,100 |
| Homeland Security (Bachelor’s Degree) | $45,100 |
| Human Resources Management and Services (Bachelor’s Degree) | $42,900 |
| Marketing (Bachelor’s Degree) | $41,800 |
| Accounting and Related Services (Bachelor’s Degree) | $41,600 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections (Bachelor’s Degree) | $34,900 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services (Bachelor’s Degree) | $33,800 |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=448567 IPEDS survey and College Scorecard data for University of Phoenix Columbia Campus.