Columbia College (455983)

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2023 Average Net Price

$9,623

After Financial Aid

2020 Default Rate

2.5%

on Student Loans

2023 Enrolled Students

239

100% Full-Time

2023 Graduation Rate

72.3%

107 Graduates

About

Columbia College (455983) is a higher education institution located in Fairfax County, VA. In 2023, the most popular Certificate of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years concentrations at Columbia College (455983) were Massage Therapy (73 degrees awarded).

In 2023, 112 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Columbia College (455983). 78.6% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 21.4% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was asian (52 degrees), 7.43 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (7 degrees).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Columbia College (455983) was 2.5%, corresponding to 2 out of the 80 total borrowers.

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Costs

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $9,623.

In 2023, 31% of undergraduate students attending Columbia College (455983) received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 19% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Average Net Price

$9,623

2023 Value

8.16%

1 Year Growth

In 2023 Columbia College (455983) had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $9,623. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of Columbia College (455983) grew by 8.16%.

This chart compares the average net price of Columbia College (455983) (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

31%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

19%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

31% of undergraduate students at Columbia College (455983) received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a decline of 26.2% with respect to 2022, when 42% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Columbia College (455983) (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.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

2.5%

2020 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Columbia College (455983) was 2.5%, which represents 2 out of the 80 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Enrollment

Columbia College (455983) had a total enrollment of 239 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at Columbia College (455983) is 239 students and the part-time enrollment is 0. This means that 100% of students enrolled at Columbia College (455983) are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Columbia College (455983), both undergraduate and graduate, is 22.2% Asian, 16.7% White, 1.67% Hispanic or Latino, 1.26% Black or African American, and 0.418% American Indian or Alaska Native.

Students enrolled at Columbia College (455983) in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Asian Female (16.7%), followed by White Female (11.5%) and Asian Male (6.92%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

100%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Columbia College (455983) in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 239 students. The full-time enrollment at Columbia College (455983) is 239 and the part-time enrollment is 0. This means that 100% of students enrolled at Columbia College (455983) are enrolled full-time compared with 32.3% at similar Associates Colleges.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Columbia College (455983) (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

74%

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 (455983) was 74%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Associates Colleges (64%), Columbia College (455983) had a retention rate higher than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Columbia College (455983) (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2023)

Asian
53 enrolled students
White
40 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
4 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Columbia College (455983) is 22.2% Asian, 16.7% White, 1.67% Hispanic or Latino, 1.26% Black or African American, and 0.418% American Indian or Alaska Native. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Associates Colleges is 41.7% White, 28.7% Hispanic or Latino, and 12.6% 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, 0 students (0%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2023, 64 more women than men received degrees from Columbia College (455983). The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Columbia College (455983) is asian (52 degrees awarded). There were 7.43 times more asian recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (7 degrees).

The most common Certificate of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years concentration at Columbia College (455983) is Massage Therapy (73 degrees awarded).

In 2023, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Columbia College (455983), meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are English (6 degrees awarded), Health (77 degrees), and Personal & Culinary Services (7 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Elementary & middle school teachers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Columbia College (455983) are Elementary & middle school teachers (1,585,633 people), Registered nurses (1,513,033 people), Software developers (617,389 people), Secondary school teachers (550,759 people), and Education administrators (301,476 people).

The most specialized majors at Columbia College (455983) in 2023 are English (6 degrees awarded), Health (77 degrees), Personal & Culinary Services (7 degrees), Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (9 degrees), and Education (6 degrees) (as of 2023).

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 College (455983) are Surgeons, Chief executives & legislators, Physicians, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, and Nurse anesthetists

The most specialized majors at Columbia College (455983) are English (6 degrees awarded), Health (77 degrees), Personal & Culinary Services (7 degrees), Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (9 degrees), and Education (6 degrees) (as of 2023).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Columbia College (455983) are Elementary & secondary schools (3,065,121 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (1,659,846 people), Computer Systems Design (659,301 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (517,585 people), and Outpatient care centers (300,124 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Columbia College (455983).

Massage Therapy

Most Common (2023)

73 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common N/A concentration at Columbia College (455983) was Massage Therapy with 73 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from N/A programs at Columbia College (455983) according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2023

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2023

In 2023, 24 degrees were awarded to men at Columbia College (455983), which is 0.273 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (88).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Columbia College (455983) by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2023, 13 degrees were awarded to men at Columbia College (455983) in Massage Therapy, which is 0.217 times less than the 60 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 60 degrees were awarded to men at Columbia College (455983) in Massage Therapy, which is 4.62 times more than the 13 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

52%

100% Completion Time

61%

150% Completion Time

In 2023, 52% of students graduating from Columbia College (455983) completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 61% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 61% 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.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Black or African American Male

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2023 at Columbia College (455983) is Male and Black or African American (100% graduation rate). Across all Associates Colleges, Non-resident Alien Male students have the highest graduation rate (65.7%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 1.87% of graduates (2 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2023)

Asian
52 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
7 degrees awarded
White
7 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Columbia College (455983) is asian (52 degrees awarded). There were 7.43 times more asian recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (7 degrees).

0% of degree recipients (0 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)

Asian Female
40 degrees awarded
Asian Male
12 degrees awarded
White Female
7 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Columbia College (455983) is asian female (40 degrees awarded). There were 3.33 times more asian female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, asian male (12 degrees).

Operations

Columbia College (455983) employs 4 Instructors. Most academics at Columbia College (455983) are Female Instructor (3), and Male Instructor (1).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Columbia College (455983) are: Office and Administrative Support, with 12 employees, Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media, with 5 employees, and Management with 5 employees.

Salary Expenditure

$1.87M

2023 Salaries

1.83%

growth from 2022

In 2023, Columbia College (455983) paid a median of $1.87M in salaries, a 1.83% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 25.7% growth between 2021 and 2022, and a 33% decline between 2020 and 2021.

The median for similar Associates Colleges is 16.8M (40.1% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$132k

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2023, Columbia College (455983) paid a total of $132k to 4 employees working as instructors, which represents 7.06% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $731k (4.21%) for similar Associates Colleges.

Occupations by Share

Instructor

Most Common Instructor

4 Employees

Office and Administrative Support

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

12 Employees

In 2023, the most common positions for instructional staff at Columbia College (455983) was Instructor with 4 employees.

In 2023, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Columbia College (455983) were Office and Administrative Support with 12 employees, Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 5 employees, and Management with 5 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2023)

Female Instructor
Male Instructor

In 2023, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Columbia College (455983) was Female Instructor with 3 employees, and Male Instructor with 1 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Columbia College (455983).

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