At a glance
Average net price
$8,400
In-state, after aid
6-year graduation rate
28.1%
Admission rate
Not available
Undergrad size
17,549
In-state tuition
$5,488
Out-of-state tuition
$11,224
Cost of attendance
$13,381
Median earnings (10y)
$39,435
Admissions
- SAT average
- Not available
- ACT midpoint
- Not available
- Retention
- Not available
- Locale
- City
Programs breakdown
18 program areas reported · Academic mix is led by humanities & arts (33%), health (22%), stem (18%).
- STEM18%
- Health22%
- Business10%
- Humanities & arts33%
- Social sciences2%
- Trades & services14%
- Liberal arts23.9%~4,196 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Health professions22.3%~3,913 students/yr · HealthCompare schools
- Engineering tech12.0%~2,111 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- Business10.4%~1,829 students/yr · BusinessCompare schools
- ~1,585 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Computer science6.1%~1,065 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~590 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- ~574 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- ~462 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- ~286 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- Agriculture1.3%~225 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- ~205 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- ~167 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- ~132 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- ~74 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Legal0.3%~54 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- ~42 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- Social sciences0.2%~39 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
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
40 specific majors with reported completions. Earnings shown are median annual earnings 1 year after graduation; debt is median student-loan debt at graduation.
| Major | Credential | Grads | Median earnings | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. | Associate's | 2,445 | — | $13,082 |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants. | Undergraduate certificate | 753 | — | $5,000 |
| Design and Applied Arts. | Undergraduate certificate | 539 | — | — |
| Real Estate. | Undergraduate certificate | 335 | — | — |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General. | Undergraduate certificate | 321 | — | — |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions. | Undergraduate certificate | 310 | — | — |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | Associate's | 305 | — | — |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Undergraduate certificate | 302 | — | — |
| Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians. | Undergraduate certificate | 298 | — | — |
| Visual and Performing Arts, General. | Undergraduate certificate | 213 | — | — |
| Plumbing and Related Water Supply Services. | Undergraduate certificate | 195 | — | — |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Associate's | 190 | — | — |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General. | Associate's | 166 | — | — |
| Fire Protection. | Undergraduate certificate | 166 | — | — |
| Computer Programming. | Associate's | 160 | — | — |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services. | Undergraduate certificate | 144 | — | — |
| Graphic Communications. | Undergraduate certificate | 122 | — | — |
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions. | Undergraduate certificate | 119 | — | — |
| Veterinary/Animal Health Technologies/Technicians. | Associate's | 114 | — | — |
| Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians. | Undergraduate certificate | 113 | — | — |
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services. | Undergraduate certificate | 108 | — | — |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions. | Associate's | 107 | — | — |
| Graphic Communications. | Associate's | 106 | — | — |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services. | Undergraduate certificate | 106 | — | — |
| Construction Engineering Technology/Technician. | Undergraduate certificate | 102 | — | — |
| Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians. | Associate's | 89 | — | — |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness. | Associate's | 82 | — | — |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians. | Undergraduate certificate | 82 | — | — |
| Computer Programming. | Undergraduate certificate | 79 | — | — |
| Hospitality Administration/Management. | Associate's | 78 | — | — |
| Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians. | Associate's | 72 | — | — |
| Electromechanical Technologies/Technicians. | Associate's | 72 | — | — |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections. | Associate's | 72 | — | — |
| Accounting and Related Services. | Associate's | 72 | — | — |
| Film/Video and Photographic Arts. | Undergraduate certificate | 69 | — | — |
| Accounting and Related Services. | Undergraduate certificate | 68 | — | — |
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services. | Associate's | 61 | — | — |
| Design and Applied Arts. | Associate's | 50 | — | — |
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions. | Associate's | 48 | — | — |
| Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians. | Undergraduate certificate | 45 | — | — |
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 Columbus State Community College
Columbus State Community College is a very large institution located in Columbus, Ohio, primarily awarding the certificate. It enrolls roughly 17,549 undergraduate students in a city setting. The most popular fields of study include Liberal arts, Health professions, Engineering tech.
Cost & tuition
The average net price at Columbus State Community College — what a typical student actually pays after grants and scholarships — is $8,400 per year, which is very affordable compared to other U.S. institutions. Sticker tuition runs $5,488 for in-state students and $11,224 for out-of-state students before aid. Total cost of attendance, including housing, books, and living expenses, comes to about $13,381 annually.
Graduation & earnings outcomes
The 6-year graduation rate is 28.1%, a below-average completion outcome. Ten years after enrolling, the median graduate earns $39,435 per year according to U.S. Department of Education earnings tracking.
Programs & majors
Columbus State Community College confers degrees and certificates across 18 broad program areas, with the largest concentrations of completions in Liberal arts, Health professions, Engineering tech. Grouped into wider academic categories, the mix is led by humanities & arts (33% of credentials), health (22% of credentials), stem (18% 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 Columbus, Ohio (city), Columbus State Community College draws students from across Ohio 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 Columbus State Community College
Q.How much does Columbus State Community College cost?
The average net price at Columbus State Community College is $8,400 per year after grants and scholarships, with total cost of attendance around $13,381.
Q.What is the graduation rate at Columbus State Community College?
Columbus State Community College has a 6-year graduation rate of 28.1% according to the latest U.S. Department of Education data.
Q.How much do Columbus State Community College graduates earn?
Ten years after enrolling, the median Columbus State Community College graduate earns $39,435 per year.
Q.What is tuition at Columbus State Community College?
Published tuition is $5,488 in-state and $11,224 out-of-state. Most students pay less than the sticker price after financial aid.
Q.Where is Columbus State Community College located?
Columbus State Community College is located in Columbus, Ohio (ZIP 43215).
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 Columbus State Community College at their official website.