Columbia College
Sonora, CA · Public · Associate degree-granting
Located in Sonora, California, Columbia College is a public institution, accredited by the Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges. With 1,984 students, it is a small institution. Graduates earn a median of $39,035 ten years after enrollment, near the national median. On the academic side, the graduation rate is 28.5%. The average net price after financial aid is $11,316 per year. The most popular programs include Liberal Arts & Sciences, Fire Protection, Health Services, Psychology, and Culinary Arts and Related Services.
Key Outcomes
Median Earnings (10yr)
$39,035
Graduation Rate
28.5%
Median Debt
Not reported
Average Net Price
$11,316
Earnings-to-Cost Ratio
1.72x
Admissions & Enrollment
Total Enrollment
1,984
Admission Rate
Not reported
Average SAT
Not reported
Retention Rate
57.9%
Cost
In-State Tuition
$1,282
Out-of-State Tuition
$9,264
Pell Grant Rate
28.4%
Federal Loan Rate
0.0%
Net Cost by Family Income
Income $0–$30K
$10,095
Income $30K–$48K
$10,910
Income $48K–$75K
$13,961
Income $110K+
$12,813
Student Demographics
Women
58.0%
White
61.1%
Black
3.8%
Hispanic
26.0%
Asian
2.4%
Two or More Races
3.0%
Accreditations
- Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges — Institutional Accreditation (Accredited)
Programs (49)
Associate (22)
| Program | Median Earnings | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts & Sciences | $31,449 | 105 |
| Health Services | Not reported | 47 |
| Psychology | Not reported | 27 |
| Fire Protection | Not reported | 20 |
| Biological and Physical Sciences | Not reported | 16 |
| Business Administration & Management | Not reported | 14 |
| Natural Resources Conservation | Not reported | 13 |
| Human Development & Family Studies | Not reported | 12 |
| Forestry | Not reported | 11 |
| Environmental Control Technologies/Technicians | Not reported | 8 |
| Mathematics | Not reported | 8 |
| Sociology | Not reported | 8 |
| Physics | Not reported | 7 |
| Computer Programming | Not reported | 6 |
| English Language & Literature | Not reported | 6 |
| Sports & Fitness | Not reported | 6 |
| Fine Arts | Not reported | 6 |
| History | Not reported | 5 |
| Biology | Not reported | 4 |
| Communications | Not reported | 3 |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services | Not reported | 3 |
| Geography | Not reported | 3 |
Undergraduate Certificate (11)
| Program | Median Earnings | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Fire Protection | Not reported | 68 |
| Liberal Arts & Sciences | Not reported | 50 |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services | Not reported | 26 |
| Geography | Not reported | 13 |
| Business Administration & Management | Not reported | 9 |
| Human Development & Family Studies | Not reported | 8 |
| Vehicle Maintenance & Repair | Not reported | 8 |
| Forestry | Not reported | 6 |
| Psychology | Not reported | 6 |
| Machinist | Not reported | 4 |
| Entrepreneurship | Not reported | 4 |
Show 16 additional programs with limited data
| Program | Level | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Natural Resources Conservation | Undergraduate Certificate | 2 |
| Graphic Communications | Associate | 2 |
| Engineering | Associate | 2 |
| Environmental Control Technologies/Technicians | Undergraduate Certificate | 2 |
| Foods, Nutrition & Wellness | Associate | 2 |
| Anthropology | Associate | 2 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic & Treatment | Associate | 2 |
| Entrepreneurship | Associate | 2 |
| Computer & Information Sciences | Associate | 1 |
| Public Administration | Undergraduate Certificate | 1 |
| Public Administration | Associate | 1 |
| Economics | Associate | 1 |
| Film, Video & Photographic Arts | Associate | 1 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic & Treatment | Undergraduate Certificate | 1 |
| Business | Associate | 1 |
| Accounting | Associate | 1 |
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