Columbia State Community College

Public two-year college in Columbia, TN that costs an average of $6,788 a year after financial aid and graduates 36% of full-time students.

Net price / year
$6,788
Acceptance rate
Open
Graduation rate
36%
Earnings after 10 yrs
$44,553

PublicTown (fringe)3,897 undergraduates

Cost of Columbia State Community College

Total cost of attendance (per year)$15,585
Tuition and fees, in-state$5,104
Tuition and fees, out-of-state$8,682
Books and supplies$1,200
Average net price after aid$6,788

Net price by family income

Family incomeAverage net price / year
$0–30,000$6,366
$30,001–48,000$5,427
$48,001–75,000$6,707
$75,001–110,000$8,985
$110,001+$10,988

Net price is what students actually pay after grants and scholarships (in-state students). Get your own estimate with Columbia State Community College's net price calculator ↗.

Admissions

Acceptance rateOpen admission (everyone admitted)

Graduation, earnings and debt

Graduation rate36%
First-year retention55%
Median earnings 6 years after enrolling$38,966
Median earnings 10 years after enrolling$44,553
Rank in Tennessee (earnings)5th of 18 similar colleges
Median debt of graduates$9,713
Typical monthly loan payment$110 (10-year plan)
Students with Pell grants23%
Students with federal loans4.5%

Majors and programs at Columbia State Community College

Earnings one year after graduation and median debt, by program. Click a program for details and comparisons.

Certificate programs (8)

ProgramGraduates (2 yrs)Earnings after 1 yrMedian debt
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions198$51,835$5,500
Audiovisual Communications Technologies/Technicians28——
Business Administration, Management and Operations13——
Computer and Information Sciences2——
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications———
Engineering Technologies/Technicians9——
Hospitality Administration/Management3——
Music———

Associate's degree programs (15)

ProgramGraduates (2 yrs)Earnings after 1 yrMedian debt
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing166$69,183$9,490
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions53$61,702—
Computer and Information Sciences43$45,346—
Veterinary/Animal Health Technologies/Technicians30$35,907—
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities1,156$35,490$8,250
Business Administration, Management and Operations88$34,189—
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services12——
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions19——
Criminal Justice and Corrections14——
Education42——
Engineering Technologies/Technicians29——
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences———
Medical Illustration and Informatics15——
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies33——
Music———

Similar colleges in Tennessee

CollegeCityNet price / yrAcceptanceEarnings
Motlow State Community CollegeTullahoma$12,645—$43,171
Walters State Community CollegeMorristown$7,082—$40,092
Northeast State Community CollegeBlountville$5,859—$39,687
Roane State Community CollegeHarriman$1,635—$41,027
Southwest Tennessee Community CollegeMemphis$5,091—$38,117
Chattanooga State Community CollegeChattanooga$5,286—$43,805
Volunteer State Community CollegeGallatin$10,508—$45,291
Nashville State Community CollegeNashville$7,979—$42,096

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About Columbia State Community College

TypePublic two-year college
LocationColumbia, TN
SettingTown (fringe)
Undergraduates3,897
Student-to-faculty ratio19 to 1
AccreditorSouthern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
Websitecolumbiastate.edu ↗

Frequently asked questions

How much does Columbia State Community College cost per year?

The full cost of attendance is $15,585 a year (tuition and fees: $5,104 in-state, $8,682 out-of-state). After grants and scholarships the average student pays $6,788 a year, and students from families earning under $30,000 pay about $6,366.

How much do Columbia State Community College graduates earn?

Former students earn a median of $44,553 a year, 10 years after first enrolling — 5th of 18 similar colleges in Tennessee.

What is Columbia State Community College's graduation rate?

36% of full-time students graduate within 150% of the normal program length, and 55% of first-year students return for a second year.