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Columbia College

Columbia, MO ccis.edu 5,359 students

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
22
Analyzed in dataset
Earnings
$47,922
Average graduate, 1 yr after
Tuition
$24,326
Sticker price (est.)

Financial Aid

The sticker price is rarely what families actually pay. Columbia College's grant and scholarship aid lowers the net price for most income brackets. 44% of students receive Pell Grants; 43% take federal loans.

Key Insight

Average net price across income brackets is $23,246, roughly 4% lower than the published tuition.

Net Price by Family Income

Academic Year 2025
Income Bracket Avg Net Price 4-Year Net Cost
$0 – $30K $26,212 $104,848
$30K – $48K $21,960 $87,840
$48K – $75K $24,477 $97,908
$75K – $110K $21,728 $86,912
$110K+ $21,856 $87,424
Sticker price (no aid) $24,326 $97,304
Net price = tuition + fees + room & board minus grants and scholarships, by reported family-income bracket. Source: IPEDS Student Financial Aid survey via College Scorecard.

Programs at Columbia College

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

Degree Program DW Score 1-yr Earnings AI Risk ROI
Information Sciences Compare across schools →
73
$67,917/yr Very High 6.8x
Nursing Compare across schools →
66
$71,271/yr High 6.3x
Finance Compare across schools →
66
$56,104/yr Very High 5.3x
Health and Medical Administrative Services Compare across schools →
66
$54,190/yr High 6.1x
Business Administration Compare across schools →
63
$53,748/yr High 5.5x
Accounting Compare across schools →
60
$46,905/yr Very High 5.1x
Business Compare across schools →
59
$48,329/yr High 5.0x
Criminal Justice Compare across schools →
58
$50,519/yr Moderate 6.1x
Business Administration Compare across schools →
58
$42,514/yr High 6.2x
Management Information Systems Compare across schools →
57
$61,770/yr Very High 6.3x
Human Resources Compare across schools →
53
$49,326/yr High 4.9x
Criminal Justice Compare across schools →
52
$46,195/yr Moderate 4.5x
Homeland Security Compare across schools →
51
$67,338/yr Moderate 6.8x
Marketing Compare across schools →
46
$40,263/yr Very High 4.7x
Teacher Education Compare across schools →
44
$39,489/yr High 3.8x
History Compare across schools →
40
$40,054/yr High 3.4x
Biology Compare across schools →
38
$37,976/yr High 4.5x
Liberal Arts & Humanities Compare across schools →
37
$45,133/yr Low 4.6x
Sociology Compare across schools →
35
$37,758/yr High 3.7x
Psychology Compare across schools →
33
$35,685/yr High 3.2x
Human Services Compare across schools →
31
$37,571/yr Moderate 3.5x
English Compare across schools →
20
$24,240/yr Very High 1.5x