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

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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