Columbia State Community College

Columbia, TN · Public · Associate degree-granting

Columbia State Community College is a public institution in Columbia, Tennessee, accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges. With 3,897 students, it is a small institution. Graduates earn a median of $40,256 ten years after enrollment, near the national median. In terms of completion, the graduation rate is 30.2%. Regarding affordability, median graduate debt is $8,500, yielding an earnings-to-debt ratio of 4.74x. The average net price after financial aid is $4,734 per year. The most popular programs include Liberal Arts & Sciences, Allied Health Diagnostic & Treatment, Registered Nursing, Business Administration & Management, and Computer & Information Sciences.

Key Outcomes

Median Earnings (10yr)
$40,256
Graduation Rate
30.2%
Median Debt
$8,500
Average Net Price
$4,734
Earnings-to-Cost Ratio
4.25x
Earnings-to-Debt Ratio
4.74x

Admissions & Enrollment

Total Enrollment
3,897
Admission Rate
Not reported
Average SAT
Not reported
Retention Rate
55.5%

Cost

In-State Tuition
$5,296
Out-of-State Tuition
$18,112
Pell Grant Rate
29.8%
Federal Loan Rate
5.2%

Net Cost by Family Income

Income $0–$30K
$4,083
Income $30K–$48K
$4,125
Income $48K–$75K
$5,995
Income $110K+
$6,252

Student Demographics

Women
63.0%
White
70.5%
Black
8.2%
Hispanic
12.4%
Asian
2.1%
Two or More Races
4.3%

Student Loan Performance

Repayment Rate (3yr)
44.4%

Accreditations

Programs (18)

Associate (13)

Program Median Earnings Completers
Liberal Arts & Sciences $40,271 541
Registered Nursing $78,499 84
Business Administration & Management $41,027 38
Computer & Information Sciences $56,354 28
Allied Health Diagnostic & Treatment $56,642 25
Education $41,890 18
Engineering Technology Not reported 17
Veterinary/Animal Health Technologies/Technicians $37,930 16
Interdisciplinary Studies Not reported 11
Medical Illustration Not reported 10
Clinical Laboratory Science Not reported 9
Allied Health & Medical Assisting Not reported 8
Criminal Justice & Corrections Not reported 7

Undergraduate Certificate (5)

Program Median Earnings Completers
Allied Health Diagnostic & Treatment $54,816 98
Audiovisual Communications Not reported 9
Engineering Technology Not reported 8
Business Administration & Management Not reported 5
Hospitality Management Not reported 3

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