Physics at Columbia College Chicago
Chicago, Illinois • Bachelor's
Median Earnings
$54,861
Graduates earn above the national average for this program
Earnings Comparison
This School
$54,861
Physics
National Average
$53,059
All schools, same program
School Average
$39,205
All programs at Columbia College Chicago
Program Details
Bachelor's
Credential Level
3
Completers (IPEDS)
778
Schools Offering
Debt & ROI
$54,861
Median Earnings
Physics at Other Schools
| School | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts Institute of Technology | $166,156 | $18,500 |
| University of California-Santa Barbara | $88,722 | $15,965 |
| California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo | $88,601 | $23,886 |
| Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute | $88,071 | $20,270 |
| University of Notre Dame | $87,137 | $21,500 |
| Portland State University | $83,259 | $22,358 |
| University of Arizona | $81,191 | $20,500 |
| University of Chicago | $81,076 | — |
| Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus | $80,433 | $21,500 |
| University of California-San Diego | $77,660 | $18,000 |
Other Programs at Columbia College Chicago
| Program | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|
| Graphic Communications | $56,600 | $20,000 |
| Physics (current) | $54,861 | — |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $52,782 | $27,000 |
| Arts, Entertainment,and Media Management | $48,271 | — |
| Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies | $48,195 | $48,604 |
| Marketing | $46,348 | $25,250 |
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication | $44,687 | $24,225 |
| Film/Video and Photographic Arts | $44,627 | $83,900 |
| Journalism | $43,458 | $24,525 |
| American Sign Language | $43,072 | $26,000 |
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.