Columbia University Placements: Job Opportunities and Salaries

• I cannot comment on these numbers, as the volatility is high in the job market. There are many opportunities available and it really depends on what you are looking for.
• I would recommend reaching out to current students and recent alumni to get a better understanding of what may or may not work for you as an individual. Networking is the most effective way to navigate the job market.

• I lived off campus initially and found the housing through a broker. Connect with current students and group chats for support. Try to stay as close to the campus as possible to maximise your experience.
• Most Indian students stay close by as it is convenient. Try to stay under 125th st for a safer experience, especially for girls. The university offers shared cab services for late night upto 3 am so its not a problem.

• About 60 percent secure jobs within 6 months of graduation. The range is about 100-150k per year. Students apply through job portals, go for networking sessions, in-mail on linkedin and reach out to other people and alumni for recommendations and referrals.
• Goldman Sachs, BNP Paribas, Meta, Amazon, Walmart, and FedEx are some big names where people have secured jobs.

• I lived off-campus. I found my roommates through college whatsapp groups and eventually found my place through online housing portals on Zillow. My rent was about 1500 a month and I stayed about 10 minutes walking distance from campus. I did not have much difficulty finding it. Columbia does offer their own housing but that is through a lottery system and there is no guarantee about their timelines and surety of securing a place. I would recommend everyone finalize their housing before travelling, or else things do get difficult

• The average per-hour wage for software engineers is $50-$55/hr. After completing an MSCS degree, there are job opportunities in the software industry. Like SWE/SDE/AIML roles, there is also a possibility to take up R&D or Data Scientist positions. Major recruiters are Amazon, Meta, Google, Goldman Sachs, Intuit, Tencent, Microsoft etc.

• I live on Off-campus housing. I found my housing through an app called StreetEasy.
• My house is fully furnished and has a monthly rent of $1600.
• New York requires guarantor services to secure housing which was tough and costly to get.
• My accommodation is 4 mins walk from the campus building.
• Most students live around the campus area, Morningside Heights only, as it is closer and within walkable distance to campus.

• Most of the people I know have found summer internships or research positions. I have seen hourly wages ranging from a base of 20 dollars an hour to 60 dollars an hour.
• Finding jobs requires effort though, and there are multiple avenues, for instance, applying online on LinkedIn and attending career events organised by the university.

• There are online platforms like Zillow that we used to find suitable units. We had to go through an agent, had to pay a deposit and agency fee and had to have a guarantor. A recommendation would be to join the whatsapp communities as early as possible.
• Most people would be looking for people to room with, and the process would go a lot smoother with other people to help you out.

• I am still in my 2nd semester. but the market is tough, even for internships. A lot of my friends who graduated are still struggling.
• The Columbia name really helps in this market but at the end of the day, it's you, and how many applications you do, how will you prep for interviews, say, it can vary from 80k to 150k. Networking is very important.

• Search online platforms, Street Easy, Zillion, talk to brokers; I would say go for college housing. It sounds expensive at first but with utilities, its the same as leaving campus. Trying to find an apartment without visiting it can be very difficult. Be aware of scammers; search the realtors; try finding one near campus so you can use the campus shuttle to travel.

• 80-90% of graduates find employment after graduation. Average salary ranges from 70k USD to 150k USD depending on how many years of experience you are coming in with.
• There are a lot of campus recruiting events where all major consulting finance and energy companies come to recruit. The most frequent way of getting jobs after is through recommendations or referrals from friends and faculty .

• I found my own private accommodation through streeteasy.com. Monthly rent is 2500 USD not including utilities. Utilities are another 200 dollars including internet and electricity. Hot water is included in the rent.
• Students should go for University student housing as it's much cheaper and comes with furnished. I stayed a 15 minute subway (train) ride away from the Columbia University campus, in a private rented apartment by myself. Most Indian students live in college housing that is located walking distance from campus, with roommates.

Goldman Sachs and the average median package is $104000 per year the median salary is $90000 per year. Tips to find a job after degree is networking, leverage my professional network including professors peers and alumni. Famous alumni is Langston Hughes ( poet and playwright).

The admission process is based on the application submission first, students submit their application through the common app or coalition app, typically by the January 1st deadline for regular decision. I prepared for the admission, maintaining a high GPA, especially in challenging courses like AP or IB and taking the SAT or ACT. Consultants are Crimson Education.

We don’t have placements but we have fieldwork opportunity in the second year which builds after base. Moreover numerous research labs are there to gain experience and the career service is helpful with fairs, networking and building resume

I didn’t get on campus accommodation but that’s pretty good otherwise looking for houses is difficult. Average rent is $1400 per person.

Several technology based companies typically recruit from Columbia. However, there are still Consulting, Finance and Product Management companies coming to recruit. Most students received an internship and job offer.

Overall, Columbia University was a fantastic experience. Its located in a vibrant city, with opportunities to stick to a campus life, and still enjoy everything NYC has to offer. The students are helpful and collaborative. The professors are incredibly well experienced with several accolades. All in all, had a great learning experience.

Apple, Google and Amazon are campus partners. There are various startups which attend the career fairs. Placement process happens through career fairs where students are expected to submit their resumes.

Very good infrastructure, renowned professors and a smart cohort, in a gist.