Columbia State Community College

Columbia, Tennessee · Public, 2-year

At a glance

Average net price

$4,734

In-state, after aid

6-year graduation rate

29.6%

Admission rate

Not available

Undergrad size

3,897

In-state tuition

$5,296

Out-of-state tuition

$18,112

Cost of attendance

$13,179

Median earnings (10y)

$40,256

Admissions

SAT average
Not available
ACT midpoint
Not available
Retention
Not available
Locale
Town

Programs breakdown

10 program areas reported · Heavily focused on humanities & arts (63% of credentials).

  • STEM3%
  • Health23%
  • Business6%
  • Humanities & arts63%
  • Social sciences2%
  • Trades & services4%

Share of all degrees and certificates awarded in each broad CIP-2 program area (U.S. Department of Education, latest reporting year). Estimated students/yr = share × undergrad size.

Specific majors offered

19 specific majors with reported completions. Earnings shown are median annual earnings 1 year after graduation; debt is median student-loan debt at graduation.

MajorCredentialGradsMedian earningsMedian debt
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities.Associate's1,205$22,621$8,517
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions.Undergraduate certificate217$40,579$10,339
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.Associate's171$52,604$18,841
Business Administration, Management and Operations.Associate's75$26,964
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions.Associate's62$42,577$13,000
Computer and Information Sciences, General.Associate's53
Education, General.Associate's37
Veterinary/Animal Health Technologies/Technicians.Associate's32
Engineering Technologies/Technicians, General.Associate's29
Audiovisual Communications Technologies/Technicians.Undergraduate certificate28
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General.Associate's26
Engineering Technologies/Technicians, General.Undergraduate certificate20
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services.Associate's15$27,954
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions.Associate's14
Medical Illustration and Informatics.Associate's14
Criminal Justice and Corrections.Associate's13
Business Administration, Management and Operations.Undergraduate certificate8
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications.Undergraduate certificate6
Hospitality Administration/Management.Undergraduate certificate6

Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard Field of Study. Earnings cover graduates who received federal financial aid and are working / not enrolled. Cells marked "—" are not reported or were suppressed for privacy.

About Columbia State Community College

Columbia State Community College is a mid-sized institution located in Columbia, Tennessee, primarily awarding the associate degree. It enrolls roughly 3,897 undergraduate students in a town setting. The most popular fields of study include Liberal arts, Health professions, Business.

Cost & tuition

The average net price at Columbia State Community College — what a typical student actually pays after grants and scholarships — is $4,734 per year, which is very affordable compared to other U.S. institutions. Sticker tuition runs $5,296 for in-state students and $18,112 for out-of-state students before aid. Total cost of attendance, including housing, books, and living expenses, comes to about $13,179 annually.

Graduation & earnings outcomes

The 6-year graduation rate is 29.6%, a below-average completion outcome. Ten years after enrolling, the median graduate earns $40,256 per year according to U.S. Department of Education earnings tracking.

Programs & majors

Columbia State Community College confers degrees and certificates across 10 broad program areas, with the largest concentrations of completions in Liberal arts, Health professions, Business. Grouped into wider academic categories, the mix is led by humanities & arts (63% of credentials), health (23% of credentials), business (6% of credentials), which gives a quick read on the school's overall academic profile. Use the programs breakdown below to see every reported area, an estimated number of students per program per year, and links to compare other U.S. colleges in the same field.

Admissions

Admission rate data is not reported for this institution, which is typical for open-admission community and trade schools.

Location & campus

Set in Columbia, Tennessee (town), Columbia State Community College draws students from across Tennessee and beyond. Prospective students often weigh proximity, cost of living, and local industry demand when choosing between schools in this area.

Frequently asked questions about Columbia State Community College

Q.How much does Columbia State Community College cost?

The average net price at Columbia State Community College is $4,734 per year after grants and scholarships, with total cost of attendance around $13,179.

Q.What is the graduation rate at Columbia State Community College?

Columbia State Community College has a 6-year graduation rate of 29.6% according to the latest U.S. Department of Education data.

Q.How much do Columbia State Community College graduates earn?

Ten years after enrolling, the median Columbia State Community College graduate earns $40,256 per year.

Q.What is tuition at Columbia State Community College?

Published tuition is $5,296 in-state and $18,112 out-of-state. Most students pay less than the sticker price after financial aid.

Q.Where is Columbia State Community College located?

Columbia State Community College is located in Columbia, Tennessee (ZIP 38401).

Data on this page comes from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard and IPEDS, the federal sources colleges are required to report to. Net price, graduation rate, and earnings figures reflect the latest available federal release. Always verify current tuition and program availability directly with Columbia State Community College at their official website.