Computer and Information Sciences, General

Associate's degree · Columbia College · Columbia, MO

CIP 11.01

$47,167Median earnings 1 year after graduating

$71,989Median earnings 4 years after

—Median earnings 5 years after

$22,387Median federal debt

19Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the associate's degree program in Computer and Information Sciences, General at Columbia College earn a median of $47,167 one year after completing the program. Nationally, associate's degree graduates in this field earn a median of $54,246 four years after graduating (middle half: $35,954–$76,280). Median debt is $22,387, about 47% of first-year earnings – a manageable level by common guidelines.

Other programs at Columbia College

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Management Information Systems and ServicesBachelor's degree$61,770
Finance and Financial Management ServicesBachelor's degree$56,104
Health and Medical Administrative ServicesBachelor's degree$54,190
Business Administration, Management and OperationsBachelor's degree$53,748
Human Resources Management and ServicesBachelor's degree$49,326
Business/Commerce, GeneralBachelor's degree$48,329
Criminal Justice and CorrectionsAssociate's degree$47,941
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and HumanitiesAssociate's degree$47,598
Accounting and Related ServicesBachelor's degree$46,905
Educational Administration and SupervisionMaster's degree$46,394
Criminal Justice and CorrectionsBachelor's degree$46,195
Criminal Justice and CorrectionsMaster's degree$46,087
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and HumanitiesBachelor's degree$45,133
Business/Commerce, GeneralAssociate's degree$41,791
MarketingBachelor's degree$40,263
HistoryBachelor's degree$40,054

Frequently asked questions

How much do Computer and Information Sciences, General graduates from Columbia College make?

The median salary is $47,167 one year after graduation.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $22,387.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.