Is Columbia College worth it?
Columbia College is a private nonprofit, four-year institution in Columbia, South Carolina (midsize city). It awarded 424 degrees and certificates in 2024, most often in education, business administration and management and criminal justice.
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Median earnings 1 year after
$42,036
Median earnings 4 years after
$52,308
Median earnings 10 years after
$41,338
Average net price
$18,408
Completion rate
37%
Completions (2024)
424
Years to pay back
1.4 years
Students (undergrad)
1,343
Median earnings after completing, by program
| Program | Credential | Median earnings, 1yr | Median earnings, 4yr | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | Bachelor's | $50,519 | $59,371 | 120 |
| Homeland Security | Bachelor's | $67,338 | $71,888 | 49 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Bachelor's | $42,514 | $53,979 | 42 |
| Educational Administration and Supervision | Master's | $46,528 | $50,070 | 35 |
| Education, Other | Master's | $49,797 | $52,401 | 31 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | Master's | $47,159 | $61,821 | 27 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Master's | $43,365 | $62,548 | 27 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | Bachelor's | $39,489 | $46,686 | 25 |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | Bachelor's | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Communication and Media Studies | Bachelor's | N/A | $44,280 | N/A |
| Journalism | Bachelor's | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Radio, Television, and Digital Communication | Bachelor's | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication | Bachelor's | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | Bachelor's | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, Other | Bachelor's | N/A | N/A | N/A |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Education, Other | Master's | 116 |
| Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist | Bachelor's | 27 |
| Business Administration and Management, General | Bachelor's | 25 |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's | 24 |
| Criminal Justice/Safety Studies | Bachelor's | 24 |
| Special Education and Teaching, General | Bachelor's | 23 |
| Educational Leadership and Administration, General | Master's | 20 |
| Social Work | Bachelor's | 12 |
| Business Administration and Management, General | Master's | 11 |
| Education, General | Bachelor's | 10 |
Federal view: Census PSEO, most recent federal cohort, one year after completion
| Industry | Share of graduates | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|
| Educational Services | 48% | 3,458 |
| Public Administration | 12% | 884 |
| Health Care and Social Assistance | 10% | 710 |
| Retail Trade | 4% | 312 |
| Finance and Insurance | 4% | 308 |
| Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 3% | 252 |
| Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services | 3% | 218 |
| Manufacturing | 3% | 197 |
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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 South Carolina. Counts under 10 are not published.
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