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Columbia College
Columbia, SC · Private Nonprofit · General
Columbia College is a private nonprofit institution in Columbia, SC. With a 96% admission rate. Enrolls 1,245 students, offers 12 programs with earnings data, and has a 54% completion rate. Earnings are weighted by the number of graduates reporting in each program to reflect the typical student outcome. Payback period estimates how many years of earnings it takes to recoup total degree cost using net price after financial aid.
Admission Rate
96%
SAT Combined (75th)
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Enrollment
1,245
Completion Rate
54%
Cost of Attendance
$37,840
In-State Tuition
$21,450
Out-of-State Tuition
$21,450
Programs
12
1-Year vs 5-Year Earnings — 12 Programs
STEMEngineeringHealthBusinessLiberal ArtsOtherCost ($38K)
Showing 12 of 12 programs
| Compare | # | Program ⇕ | Credential ⇕ | 1yr Earnings ↓ | 5yr Earnings ⇕ | Cost ⇕ | ROI ⇕ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Homeland SecurityBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $67,338 | — | $37,840 | 1.8x | |
| 2 | Criminal Justice and CorrectionsBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $50,519 | $60,613 | $37,840 | 1.3x | |
| 3 | Business Administration, Management and OperationsBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $42,514 | $61,668 | $37,840 | 1.1x | |
| 4 | Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and MethodsBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $39,489 | $41,415 | $37,840 | 1.0x | |
| 5 | Communication and Media StudiesBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | — | $47,742 | $37,840 | — | |
| 6 | Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, OtherBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | — | $68,038 | $37,840 | — | |
| 7 | Special Education and TeachingBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | — | $42,958 | $37,840 | — | |
| 8 | Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and HumanitiesBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | — | $42,435 | $37,840 | — | |
| 9 | Behavioral SciencesBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | — | $36,262 | $37,840 | — | |
| 10 | Psychology, GeneralBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | — | $38,554 | $37,840 | — | |
| 11 | Social WorkBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | — | $39,693 | $37,840 | — | |
| 12 | Communication Disorders Sciences and ServicesBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | — | $38,268 | $37,840 | — |