Area Studies at Columbia University in the City of New York
New York, New York • Master's
Median Earnings
$44,170
Graduates earn below the national average for this program
Earnings Comparison
This School
$44,170
Area Studies
National Average
$59,093
All schools, same program
School Average
$91,696
All programs at Columbia University in the City of New York
Program Details
Master's
Credential Level
47
Completers (IPEDS)
124
Schools Offering
Debt & ROI
$50,000
Median Debt
1.13
Debt-to-Earnings
(High)
$417/mo
Est. Monthly Payment
$44,170
Median Earnings
Area Studies at Other Schools
| School | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|
| Stanford University | $90,144 | — |
| Georgetown University | $83,492 | $76,142 |
| George Washington University | $78,610 | — |
| The University of Texas at Austin | $74,369 | — |
| University of Michigan-Ann Arbor | $72,551 | — |
| University of Washington-Seattle Campus | $71,490 | $48,911 |
| University of Chicago | $67,026 | $62,295 |
| University of California-Los Angeles | $62,131 | — |
| New York University | $56,699 | $34,157 |
| American University | $49,058 | — |
Other Programs at Columbia University in the City of New York
| Program | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|
| Law | $280,926 | $198,924 |
| Advanced/Graduate Dentistry and Oral Sciences | $246,111 | — |
| Computer Science | $223,960 | $41,000 |
| Legal Research and Advanced Professional Studies | $220,853 | — |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $217,887 | $65,229 |
| Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management | $185,150 | $82,682 |
| Management Information Systems and Services | $174,684 | $43,335 |
| Construction Management | $166,812 | $61,500 |
| Operations Research | $163,913 | — |
| Computer Science | $160,457 | $19,594 |
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About the Data
Data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (2023). Earnings are median earnings for graduates after completion. Debt figures represent the median cumulative federal loan debt at graduation.
Debt-to-earnings ratio compares cumulative debt to annual earnings. A ratio below 1.0 indicates that annual earnings exceed total debt, generally considered favorable. Estimated monthly payments assume a standard 10-year repayment plan.