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Columbia College is a private nonprofit, four-year institution in Columbia, Missouri (midsize city). It awarded 1,683 degrees and certificates in 2024, most often in general studies, business and criminal justice administration.
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Median earnings 1 year after
$45,482
Median earnings 4 years after
$57,679
Median earnings 10 years after
$45,378
Average net price
$22,715
Completion rate
42%
Completions (2024)
1,683
Years to pay back
1.6 years
Students (undergrad)
4,950
Median earnings after completing, by program
| Program | Credential | Median earnings, 1yr | Median earnings, 4yr | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business/Commerce, General | Bachelor's | $48,329 | $61,958 | 362 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | Bachelor's | $45,133 | $57,034 | 323 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | Associate | $47,598 | $53,896 | 220 |
| Human Services, General | Bachelor's | $37,571 | $46,785 | 192 |
| Human Resources Management and Services | Bachelor's | $49,326 | $62,392 | 177 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Bachelor's | $53,748 | $64,997 | 172 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | Bachelor's | $46,195 | $56,128 | 144 |
| Accounting and Related Services | Bachelor's | $46,905 | $60,561 | 121 |
| Business/Commerce, General | Master's | $71,024 | $87,915 | 118 |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's | $35,685 | $49,166 | 98 |
| Marketing | Bachelor's | $40,263 | $51,037 | 69 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | Bachelor's | $56,104 | $64,555 | 67 |
| Management Information Systems and Services | Bachelor's | $61,770 | $74,816 | 61 |
| Business/Commerce, General | Associate | $41,791 | $54,522 | 53 |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | Bachelor's | $67,917 | $81,090 | 50 |
Source: College Scorecard, June 2026 release, and IPEDS. Earnings cover federally aided students only, so they do not cover every graduate.
Awards conferred, by program
| Program | Award level | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| General Studies | Associate | 249 |
| General Studies | Bachelor's | 162 |
| Business/Commerce, General | Bachelor's | 155 |
| Business/Commerce, General | Master's | 100 |
| Business/Commerce, General | Associate | 78 |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's | 76 |
| Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration | Bachelor's | 72 |
| Accounting | Bachelor's | 58 |
| Human Services, General | Bachelor's | 55 |
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | Associate | 49 |
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Sources: federal figures for Columbia College. Federal figures from College Scorecard and IPEDS. Occupation pay from Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS for Missouri. Counts under 10 are not published.
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