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CS

Columbia State Community College

Columbia, TNPublicTown Setting
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N/A
Accept Rate
N/A
$4,734
Avg Net Cost
After financial aid
3.9K
Students
Medium campus body
$35,400
Median Earnings
6 Years Post-Graduation

Overview & Identity

Columbia State Community College is a public institution located in the town setting of Columbia, TN. The university supports an undergraduate student body of 3.9K students and has an admission acceptance rate of N/A.

Quick Facts

Institution Type
Public
Student Population
3.9K (Medium)
Predominant Degree
Associate's
Locale / Setting
Town

Admissions & Academics

Admitted Student Scores

SAT ReadingNot Reported
SAT MathNot Reported
ACT CompositeNot Reported
N/A
Acceptance Rate
N/A

Top Majors & Programs

Health Sciences23% of degrees
Business & Marketing6% of degrees

Programs / Fields of Study

Program
Credential
Earnings 4yr
Earnings 5yr
Debt
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.
Credential: Associate's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $78,499
Earnings 5yr: $66,602
Debt: $18,841
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions.
Credential: Associate's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $56,642
Earnings 5yr: $57,137
Debt: $13,000
Computer and Information Sciences, General.
Credential: Associate's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $56,354
Earnings 5yr: $40,600
Debt: N/A
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions.
Credential: Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
Earnings 4yr: $54,816
Earnings 5yr: $54,625
Debt: $10,339
Education, General.
Credential: Associate's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $41,890
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Credential: Associate's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $41,027
Earnings 5yr: $44,182
Debt: N/A
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities.
Credential: Associate's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $40,271
Earnings 5yr: $40,318
Debt: $8,517
Veterinary/Animal Health Technologies/Technicians.
Credential: Associate's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $37,930
Earnings 5yr: $36,042
Debt: N/A
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services.
Credential: Associate's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Audiovisual Communications Technologies/Technicians.
Credential: Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Credential: Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions.
Credential: Associate's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications.
Credential: Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Computer and Information Sciences, General.
Credential: Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Criminal Justice and Corrections.
Credential: Associate's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Engineering Technologies/Technicians, General.
Credential: Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Engineering Technologies/Technicians, General.
Credential: Associate's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General.
Credential: Associate's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Hospitality Administration/Management.
Credential: Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Medical Illustration and Informatics.
Credential: Associate's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A

Tuition & Cost Portrait

Avg Net Price$4,734
In-State Tuition$5,296
Out-of-State Tuition$18,112
Net Price DifferentiatorAverage Net Price is what typical families actually pay out of pocket after receiving federal, state, and institutional grants and scholarships. It provides a more accurate metric of affordability than the sticker tuition.

Financial Assistance & Support

30%
Pell Grants
5%
Take Loans
44%
Repayment

Student Outcomes & ROI

Earnings Milestones Post-Graduation

6 Years Post-Entry
$35,400
+14% growth
10 Years Post-Entry
$40,256

Completion Signals

30%
Graduation Rate
4-Year Completion
55%
Retention Rate
1st-to-2nd Year Return
Median Debt at Graduation
$5,500
Est. Monthly Payment
$59/mo
Based on standard 10yr path

Campus & Demographics

Student Demographics & Community

Diversity Mix

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Gender Balance

37%
Men
63%
Women
The campus gender distribution displays a split of 37% men and 63% women.

Student Vitals

First-Gen Share
44%
Part-Time Share
32%
Avg Family Income
$34,037
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