Columbia State Community College

https://www.columbiastate.edu

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2024 Undergraduate Tuition

$4,600

0.789% growth from 2023

2024 Average Net Price

$6,193

After Financial Aid

2024 Enrolled Students

5,712

46.9% Full-Time

2024 Graduation Rate

29.6%

397 Graduates

About

Columbia State Community College is a higher education institution located in Maury County, TN. In 2024, the most popular Associates Degree concentrations at Columbia State Community College were Liberal Arts & Sciences (615 degrees awarded), Registered Nursing (82 degrees), and General Business Administration & Management (50 degrees).

In 2024, 1,018 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Columbia State Community College. 59.3% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 40.7% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (784 degrees), 8.34 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (94 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Columbia State Community College is $4,600, which is $−3,560 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($8,160).

Associates Colleges: High Transfer-High Traditional Associates Colleges

Costs

In 2024, the median undergraduate tuition at Columbia State Community College is $4,600, which is $3,560 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($8,160).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $6,193.

In 2024, 57% of undergraduate students attending Columbia State Community College received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 5% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$4,600

2024 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2024, the cost of tuition at Columbia State Community College was $4,600. The cost of tuition at Columbia State Community College is $−3,560 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Associates Colleges ($8,160).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Columbia State Community College (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$6,193

2024 Value

16.1%

1 Year Growth

In 2024 Columbia State Community College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $6,193. Between 2023 and 2024, the average net price of Columbia State Community College grew by 16.1%.

This chart compares the average net price of Columbia State Community College (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Financial Aid by Income Level

57%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

57% of undergraduate students at Columbia State Community College received financial aid through grants or loans in 2024. This represents a growth of 0% with respect to 2023, when 57% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Columbia State Community College (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Enrollment

Columbia State Community College had a total enrollment of 5,712 students in 2024. The full-time enrollment at Columbia State Community College is 2,680 students and the part-time enrollment is 3,032. This means that 46.9% of students enrolled at Columbia State Community College are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Columbia State Community College, both undergraduate and graduate, is 73.6% White, 10.4% Hispanic or Latino, 6.62% Black or African American, 4.41% Two or More Races, 2.57% Asian, 0.245% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.035% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Columbia State Community College in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (41.6%), followed by White Male (29.3%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (7.32%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

46.9%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Columbia State Community College in 2024, both undergraduate and graduate, is 5,712 students. The full-time enrollment at Columbia State Community College is 2,680 and the part-time enrollment is 3,032. This means that 46.9% of students enrolled at Columbia State Community College are enrolled full-time compared with 31.9% at similar Associates Colleges.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Columbia State Community College (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

55%

2024 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 State Community College was 55%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Associates Colleges (64%), Columbia State Community College had a retention rate lower than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Columbia State Community College (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2024)

White
4,205 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
594 enrolled students
Black or African American
378 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Columbia State Community College is 73.6% White, 10.4% Hispanic or Latino, 6.62% Black or African American, 4.41% Two or More Races, 2.57% Asian, 0.245% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.035% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Associates Colleges is 41.3% White, 28.4% Hispanic or Latino, and 13.2% Black or African American.

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, 81 students (1.42%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2024, 190 more women than men received degrees from Columbia State Community College. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Columbia State Community College is white (784 degrees awarded). There were 8.34 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (94 degrees).

The most common Associates Degree concentration at Columbia State Community College is Liberal Arts & Sciences (615 degrees awarded), followed by Registered Nursing (82 degrees) and General Business Administration & Management (50 degrees).

In 2024, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Columbia State Community College, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Communication Technologies (19 degrees awarded), Liberal Arts & Humanities (615 degrees), and Agriculture (14 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Registered nurses

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Columbia State Community College are Registered nurses (1,532,432 people), Medical & health services managers (179,289 people), Other managers (171,403 people), Nurse practitioners & nurse midwives (170,488 people), and Elementary & middle school teachers (169,200 people).

The most specialized majors at Columbia State Community College in 2024 are Communication Technologies (19 degrees awarded), Liberal Arts & Humanities (615 degrees), Agriculture (14 degrees), Health (229 degrees), and Interdisciplinary Studies (22 degrees) (as of 2024).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Columbia State Community College are Surgeons, Agents & business managers of artists, performers, & athletes, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Correspondence clerks & order clerks, and Physicians

The most specialized majors at Columbia State Community College are Communication Technologies (19 degrees awarded), Liberal Arts & Humanities (615 degrees), Agriculture (14 degrees), Health (229 degrees), and Interdisciplinary Studies (22 degrees) (as of 2024).

Common Industries by Major

General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Columbia State Community College are General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (1,718,812 people), Elementary & secondary schools (486,807 people), Outpatient care centers (316,698 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (247,960 people), and Offices of physicians (229,944 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Columbia State Community College.

Most Common (2024)

Photographic & Video Technology
19 degrees awarded
General Business Administration & Management
8 degrees awarded

In 2024, the most common 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate concentration at Columbia State Community College was Photographic & Video Technology with 19 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate programs at Columbia State Community College according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

414

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2024

604

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2024

In 2024, 414 degrees were awarded to men at Columbia State Community College, which is 0.685 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (604).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Columbia State Community College by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2024, 248 degrees were awarded to men at Columbia State Community College in Liberal Arts & Sciences, which is 0.676 times less than the 367 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2024, 367 degrees were awarded to men at Columbia State Community College in Liberal Arts & Sciences, which is 1.48 times more than the 248 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

20%

100% Completion Time

31%

150% Completion Time

In 2024, 20% of students graduating from Columbia State Community College completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 31% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 31% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Associates Colleges Carnegie Classification group.

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.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2024)

White
784 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
94 degrees awarded
Black or African American
58 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Columbia State Community College is white (784 degrees awarded). There were 8.34 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (94 degrees).

1.77% of degree recipients (18 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2024)

White Female
618 degrees awarded
White Female
578 degrees awarded
White Female
560 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Columbia State Community College is white female (618 degrees awarded). There were 1.07 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white female (578 degrees).

Operations

Columbia State Community College has an endowment valued at nearly $15.5M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 4.82M (31%) compared to the 12.8% average return (818k on 6.41M) across all Associates Colleges.

In 2024, Columbia State Community College had a total salary expenditure of 51.9M. Columbia State Community College employs 39 Associate professors, 32 Instructors and 24 Assistant professors. Most academics at Columbia State Community College are Female Associate professor (25), Female Instructor (22), and Female Assistant professor (16).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Columbia State Community College are: Office and Administrative Support, with 42 employees, Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media, with 34 employees, and Service with 29 employees.

Endowment

$15.5M

2024 Endowment

12.4%

growth from 2023

Columbia State Community College has an endowment valued at about $15.5M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The endowment of Columbia State Community College grew 12.4% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $9.14M higher than than the median endowment of Associates Colleges according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Columbia State Community College (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Associates Colleges: High Transfer-High Traditional Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$20.3M

2024 Salaries

9.19%

growth from 2023

In 2024, Columbia State Community College paid a median of $20.3M in salaries, which represents 39.1% of their overall expenditure ($51.9M) and a 9.19% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 3.38% growth between 2022 and 2023, and a 4.11% growth between 2021 and 2022.

Instructional Salaries

$7.14M

Instructional Salaries

113

Number of Employees

In 2024, Columbia State Community College paid a total of $7.14M to 113 employees working as instructors, which represents 35.2% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $720k (4.04%) for similar Associates Colleges.

Occupations by Share

In 2024, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Columbia State Community College were Office and Administrative Support with 42 employees, Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 34 employees, and Service with 29 employees.

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