Columbia College (177065)

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2023 Enrolled Students
6,046
40.8% Full-Time
2023 Graduation Rate
41.8%
110 Graduates

About

Columbia College (177065) is a higher education institution located in N/A. In 2023, the most popular Associates Degree concentrations at Columbia College (177065) were General Studies (307 degrees awarded), General Business (63 degrees), and Nursing Practice (49 degrees).

In 2023, 1,920 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Columbia College (177065). 57% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 43% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (1,132 degrees), 3.31 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (342 degrees).

Costs

Other Student Expenses

$8,670
Room and Board

The average yearly cost of room and board at Columbia College (177065) was of $8,670 in 2023. The cost of room and board increased by 2% between 2022 and 2023.

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Enrollment

Columbia College (177065) had a total enrollment of 6,046 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at Columbia College (177065) is 2,468 students and the part-time enrollment is 3,578. This means that 40.8% of students enrolled at Columbia College (177065) are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Columbia College (177065), both undergraduate and graduate, is 52.9% White, 21.2% Black or African American, 11.2% Hispanic or Latino, 6.25% Two or More Races, 2% Asian, 0.546% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.463% American Indian or Alaska Native.

Students enrolled at Columbia College (177065) in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (37.2%), followed by White Male (22.5%) and Black or African American Female (10.3%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (40.1%), followed by White Male (27.9%) and Black or African American Male (8.16%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

40.8%
Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Columbia College (177065) in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 6,046 students. The full-time enrollment at Columbia College (177065) is 2,468 and the part-time enrollment is 3,578.

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Retention Rate over Time

67%
2023 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Columbia College (177065) was 67%. N/A

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Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2023)
  1. White
    3,199 enrolled students
  2. Black or African American
    1,279 enrolled students
  3. Hispanic or Latino
    676 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Columbia College (177065) is 52.9% White, 21.2% Black or African American, 11.2% Hispanic or Latino, 6.25% Two or More Races, 2% Asian, 0.546% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.463% American Indian or Alaska Native. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 110 students (1.82%) did not report their race.

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Graduates

In 2023, 270 more women than men received degrees from Columbia College (177065). The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Columbia College (177065) is white (1,132 degrees awarded). There were 3.31 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (342 degrees).

The most common Associates Degree concentration at Columbia College (177065) is General Studies (307 degrees awarded), followed by General Business (63 degrees) and Nursing Practice (49 degrees).

In 2023,  the most specialized majors across all degree types at Columbia College (177065), meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Protective Services (157 degrees awarded), Liberal Arts & Humanities (565 degrees), and Public Administration and Social Service (95 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Columbia College (177065) are Accountants & auditors (1,028,632 people), Other managers (822,796 people), Financial managers (535,046 people), Chief executives & legislators (424,540 people), and Elementary & middle school teachers (300,432 people).

The most specialized majors at Columbia College (177065) in 2023 are Protective Services (157 degrees awarded), Liberal Arts & Humanities (565 degrees), Public Administration and Social Service (95 degrees), History (25 degrees), and Business (647 degrees) (as of 2023).

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Highest Paying Jobs by Major

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Columbia College (177065) are Diagnostic medical sonographers, Surgeons, Physicians, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, and Skincare specialists

The most specialized majors at Columbia College (177065) are Protective Services (157 degrees awarded), Liberal Arts & Humanities (565 degrees), Public Administration and Social Service (95 degrees), History (25 degrees), and Business (647 degrees) (as of 2023).

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Common Industries by Major

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Columbia College (177065) are Elementary & secondary schools (809,756 people), Computer Systems Design (545,984 people), Justice, public order, & safety activities (536,602 people), Banking & related activities (508,229 people), and Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (466,629 people).

The most specialized majors at Columbia College (177065) are Protective Services (157 degrees awarded), Liberal Arts & Humanities (565 degrees), Public Administration and Social Service (95 degrees), History (25 degrees), and Business (647 degrees) (as of 2023).

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Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

825
Degrees Awarded to Men
in 2023
1,095
Degrees Awarded to Women
in 2023

In 2023, 825 degrees were awarded to men at Columbia College (177065), which is 0.753 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (1,095).

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Most Common Male Majors

In 2023, 271 degrees were awarded to men at Columbia College (177065) in General Studies, which is 1.05 times more than the 259 female recipients with that same degree.

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Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 259 degrees were awarded to men at Columbia College (177065) in General Studies, which is 0.956 times less than the 271 male recipients with that same degree.

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Time to Complete

19%
100% Completion Time
27%
150% Completion Time

In 2023, 19% of students graduating from Columbia College (177065) completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 27% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 28% within 200%.

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Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

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Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.
Asian Female
Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2023 at Columbia College (177065) is Female and Asian (100% graduation rate). Across all N/A, Non-resident Alien Male students have the highest graduation rate (65.7%).

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Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2023)
  1. White
    1,132 degrees awarded
  2. Black or African American
    342 degrees awarded
  3. Hispanic or Latino
    198 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Columbia College (177065) is white (1,132 degrees awarded). There were 3.31 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (342 degrees).

1.25% of degree recipients (24 students) did not report their race.

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Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)
  1. White Female
    642 degrees awarded
  2. White Male
    490 degrees awarded
  3. Black or African American Female
    210 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Columbia College (177065) is white female (642 degrees awarded). There were 1.31 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (490 degrees).

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Operations

N/A Columbia College (177065) employs 25 Assistant professors, 20 Associate professors and 14 Professors. N/A

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Columbia College (177065) are: Management, with 141 employees, Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media, with 114 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 43 employees.

Salary Expenditure

$40.6M
2023 Salaries
4.11%
growth from 2022

In 2023, Columbia College (177065) paid a median of $40.6M in salaries, a 4.11% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 1.4% decline between 2021 and 2022, and a 12.4% decline between 2020 and 2021.

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Occupations by Share

Assistant professor
Most Common Instructor
25 Employees
Management
Most Common Non-Instructional Employee
141 Employees

In 2023, the most common positions for instructional staff at Columbia College (177065) were Assistant professor with 25 employees, Associate professor with 20 employees, and Professor with 14 employees.

In 2023, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Columbia College (177065) were Management with 141 employees, Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 114 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 43 employees.

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