Is Columbus State Community College worth it?

Columbus, OH · Public · 4-year

Columbus State Community College is a public, four-year institution in Columbus, Ohio (large city). It awarded 4,529 degrees and certificates in 2024, most often in liberal arts and sciences, nursing assistant patient care assistant and electrical engineering technologies.

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Federal context for Columbus State Community College

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Median earnings 4 years after

$52,681

Median earnings 10 years after

$39,435

Average net price

$8,400

Completion rate

28%

Completions (2024)

4,529

Years to pay back

under 1 year

Students (undergrad)

17,549

Median earnings after completing, by program

ProgramCredentialMedian earnings, 1yrMedian earnings, 4yrGraduates counted
Veterinary/Animal Health Technologies/TechniciansAssociateN/A$46,055N/A
Audiovisual Communications Technologies/TechniciansUndergraduate certificateN/AN/AN/A
Graphic CommunicationsUndergraduate certificateN/A$54,711N/A
Graphic CommunicationsAssociateN/A$42,634N/A
Computer and Information Sciences, GeneralUndergraduate certificateN/A$64,004N/A
Computer and Information Sciences, GeneralAssociateN/A$58,103N/A
Computer ProgrammingUndergraduate certificateN/AN/AN/A
Computer ProgrammingAssociateN/A$70,830N/A
Data ProcessingUndergraduate certificateN/AN/AN/A
Culinary Arts and Related ServicesUndergraduate certificateN/AN/AN/A
Culinary Arts and Related ServicesAssociateN/AN/AN/A
Architectural Engineering Technologies/TechniciansUndergraduate certificateN/AN/AN/A
Architectural Engineering Technologies/TechniciansAssociateN/AN/AN/A
Civil Engineering Technologies/TechniciansAssociateN/AN/AN/A
Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/TechniciansUndergraduate certificateN/AN/AN/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

Awards conferred in 2024, from IPEDS completions.
ProgramAward levelAwards
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal StudiesAssociate1,083
Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/AideCertificate under 12 weeks333
Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians, OtherCertificate 12 weeks to 1 yr254
Registered Nursing/Registered NurseAssociate180
Plumbing Technology/PlumberCertificate 12 weeks to 1 yr143
Visual and Performing Arts, GeneralCertificate under 12 weeks114
Real EstateCertificate 12 weeks to 1 yr103
Fire Science/Fire-fightingCertificate under 12 weeks100
Commercial PhotographyCertificate under 12 weeks86
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)Certificate under 12 weeks83

Federal view: Census PSEO, most recent federal cohort, one year after completion

IndustryShare of graduatesGraduates counted
Health Care and Social Assistance25%11,352
Retail Trade10%4,442
Accommodation and Food Services8%3,604
Educational Services8%3,589
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services7%3,352
Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services6%2,698
Construction6%2,578
Finance and Insurance5%2,398

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Sources: federal figures for Columbus State Community College. Federal figures from College Scorecard and IPEDS. Occupation pay from Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS for Ohio. Counts under 10 are not published.

Updated September 18, 2026 · Methodology · Report a problem with this page