Columbia is located in Richland county and has a population of 116,278.
The average in-state tuition for full time undergraduate students in international business schools in Columbia during the 2009 - 2010 school year was $13,360.00. The average tuition was $14,818.00 for non-residents studying in South Carolina.
The average cost of books and supplies for international business schools in Columbia is $831.00. The average cost for room and board for students living on campus at international business schools in Columbia was $5,773.00. The average cost for students living at home was $5,626.00 for the 2009 - 2010 school year. Students have a choice of two international business colleges in Columbia to attend. 179 students were reported to have graduated from international business programs in Columbia in the 2008 - 2009 school year.
| Profession | Average Salary | Number Employed in City |
|---|---|---|
| Business and Financial Operations Occupations | $54,940.00 | 16,140 |
| Purchasing Agents and Buyers, Farm Products | $66,480.00 | 40 |
| Wholesale and Retail Buyers, Except Farm Products | $59,150.00 | 250 |
| Purchasing Agents, Except Wholesale, Retail, and Farm Products | $49,380.00 | 620 |
| Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators | $53,060.00 | 1,340 |
| Insurance Appraisers, Auto Damage | $51,820.00 | Not available |
| Compliance Officers, Except Agriculture, Construction, Health and Safety, and Transportation | $45,710.00 | 830 |
| Cost Estimators | $53,260.00 | 470 |
| Employment, Recruitment, and Placement Specialists | $41,050.00 | 420 |
| Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists | $49,200.00 | 280 |
| Training and Development Specialists | $48,810.00 | 740 |
| Human Resources, Training, and Labor Relations Specialists, All Other | $55,380.00 | 520 |
| Logisticians | $62,410.00 | 180 |
| Management Analysts | $58,060.00 | 1,710 |
| Meeting and Convention Planners | $37,740.00 | 120 |
| Business Operations Specialists, All Other | $55,090.00 | 2,800 |
| Accountants and Auditors | $58,380.00 | 2,730 |
| Appraisers and Assessors of Real Estate | $47,620.00 | 100 |
| Budget Analysts | $60,530.00 | 120 |
| Credit Analysts | $55,180.00 | 230 |
| Financial Analysts | $64,130.00 | 260 |
| Personal Financial Advisors | $86,460.00 | 430 |
| Insurance Underwriters | $45,420.00 | 340 |
| Financial Examiners | $81,770.00 | 40 |
| Loan Counselors | $37,000.00 | 220 |
| Loan Officers | $60,270.00 | 700 |
| Tax Preparers | $34,150.00 | 140 |
| Financial Specialists, All Other | $58,450.00 | 180 |
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