Columbia College

Columbia, MO · Private nonprofit · Visit Website

Columbia College's main campus is located in Columbia, Missouri, a vibrant college town. The college fosters a close-knit community with a strong emphasis on student involvement and leadership opportunities. Known for its commitment to the liberal arts, Columbia College offers a variety of programs with a focus on experiential learning. Its location provides students with access to internships and cultural experiences in the surrounding area.

Programs Analyzed
22
Avg Grad Earnings
$47,922/yr
Avg DegreeOutlook Score
50/100
Tuition (Sticker Price)
$24,326/yr

Financial Aid & Net Price

What students actually pay after grants and scholarships, by family income. 44% of students receive Pell Grants and 43% take federal loans.

Family Income Avg Net Price/yr 4-Year Net Cost Net-Price ROI
$0 – $30K $26,212 $104,848 4.6x
$30K – $48K $21,960 $87,840 5.5x
$48K – $75K $24,477 $97,908 4.9x
$75K – $110K $21,728 $86,912 5.5x
$110K+ $21,856 $87,424 5.5x
Sticker price (no aid) $24,326 $97,304 4.9x

Net price = tuition + fees + room & board minus grants and scholarships. ROI = average 10-year graduate earnings ÷ 4-year net cost. Source: IPEDS Student Financial Aid survey via College Scorecard.

All Programs at Columbia College

22 degree programs ranked by DegreeOutlook Score. Click any program for full AI scenario analysis and 10-year earnings projections.

Program DW Score Earnings AI Risk ROI
Computer and Information Sciences, General
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73 $67,917/yr Very High 6.8x
Registered Nursing & Nursing Administration
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66 $71,271/yr High 6.3x
Finance and Financial Management Services
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66 $56,104/yr Very High 5.3x
Health and Medical Administrative Services
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66 $54,190/yr High 6.1x
Business Administration
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63 $53,748/yr High 5.5x
Accounting and Related Services
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60 $46,905/yr Very High 5.1x
Business/Commerce, General
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59 $48,329/yr High 5.0x
Criminal Justice and Corrections
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58 $50,519/yr Moderate 6.1x
Business Administration
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58 $42,514/yr High 6.2x
Management Information Systems and Services
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57 $61,770/yr Very High 6.3x
Human Resources Management and Services
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53 $49,326/yr High 4.9x
Criminal Justice and Corrections
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52 $46,195/yr Moderate 4.5x
Homeland Security
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51 $67,338/yr Moderate 6.8x
Marketing
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46 $40,263/yr Very High 4.7x
Teacher Education
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44 $39,489/yr High 3.8x
History
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40 $40,054/yr High 3.4x
Biology, General
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38 $37,976/yr High 4.5x
Liberal Arts and Sciences
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37 $45,133/yr Low 4.6x
Sociology
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35 $37,758/yr High 3.7x
Psychology, General
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33 $35,685/yr High 3.2x
Human Services, General
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31 $37,571/yr Moderate 3.5x
English Language and Literature, General
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20 $24,240/yr Very High 1.5x
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