Columbia College
Columbia, MO · Private nonprofit · offers Graduate degrees
—Acceptance rate
$22,715Average net price / year
42%Graduation rate
$45,378Median earnings 10 yrs after entry
$23,879Median debt at graduation
4,950Undergraduates
Cost
- In-state tuition & fees
- $25,826
- Total cost of attendance
- $37,207
- Room & board
- $9,552
- Books & supplies
- $480
- Average net price
- $22,715
Net price by family income
- $0–30k
- $23,967
- $30–48k
- $21,168
- $48–75k
- $21,550
- $75–110k
- $23,015
- $110k+
- $21,545
Admissions
- Acceptance rate
- —
Outcomes
- Graduation rate
- 42%
- First-year retention
- 75%
- Median earnings (6 yrs)
- $40,747
- Median earnings (10 yrs)
- $45,378
- Median debt (graduates)
- $23,879
- 3-year loan default rate
- 0.0%
- Students with Pell grants
- 45%
- Students with federal loans
- 41%
Programs: what graduates earn
29 of 65 programs have published earnings or debt data. Earnings are median salaries of graduates one year after completing the program (or the latest available year).
Associate's degree
| Program | Graduates | Earnings | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | 49 | $65,768 | $25,247 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | 31 | $47,941 | $26,418 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 342 | $47,598 | $17,447 |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | 19 | $47,167 | $22,387 |
| Business/Commerce, General | 63 | $41,791 | $23,258 |
| Human Services, General | 23 | $35,001 | $28,454 |
Bachelor's degree
| Program | Graduates | Earnings | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | 38 | $71,271 | $33,110 |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | 3 | $67,917 | $25,718 |
| Management Information Systems and Services | — | $61,770 | $26,033 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | 29 | $56,104 | $18,750 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | 28 | $54,190 | $31,600 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | 56 | $53,748 | $31,000 |
| Human Resources Management and Services | 58 | $49,326 | $29,500 |
| Business/Commerce, General | 203 | $48,329 | $23,187 |
| Accounting and Related Services | 61 | $46,905 | $20,812 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | 89 | $46,195 | $23,575 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 223 | $45,133 | $21,494 |
| Marketing | 23 | $40,263 | $22,000 |
| History | 25 | $40,054 | $24,839 |
| Biology, General | 18 | $37,976 | $16,875 |
| Sociology | 13 | $37,758 | $23,002 |
| Human Services, General | 69 | $37,571 | $30,612 |
| Psychology, General | 71 | $35,685 | $24,361 |
| English Language and Literature, General | 15 | $24,240 | $26,023 |
| International Business | 4 | $56,061 | — |
Master's degree
| Program | Graduates | Earnings | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business/Commerce, General | 118 | $71,024 | $45,860 |
| Educational Administration and Supervision | 10 | $46,394 | — |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | 20 | $46,087 | $52,896 |
| Curriculum and Instruction | 28 | $39,721 | $39,652 |
Students
- Undergraduates
- 4,950
- Graduate students
- 622
- Part-time
- 50%
- Women / men
- 59% / 41%
- White
- 53%
- Hispanic
- 12%
- Black
- 21%
- Asian
- 2%
- International
- 3%
Faculty & school
- Student–faculty ratio
- 20:1
- Avg faculty salary
- $73,845 / year
- Full-time faculty
- 100%
- Accreditor
- Higher Learning Commission
- Website
- www.ccis.edu
- Also known as
- NA
Most popular fields
- Natural Resources & Conservation – 1% of degrees
- Computer & Information Sciences – 6% of degrees
- Liberal Arts & General Studies – 25% of degrees
- Biological Sciences – 1% of degrees
- Parks, Recreation & Fitness – 1% of degrees
- Psychology – 5% of degrees
Frequently asked questions
How much does Columbia College cost?
The average net price after grants is $22,715 per year; in-state tuition and fees are $25,826 and the full cost of attendance is $37,207.
How much do Columbia College graduates earn?
Students who enrolled earn a median of $45,378 ten years later. See the program table above for salaries by major.
What is the graduation rate?
42% of first-time, full-time students graduate within 150% of normal time.
Other colleges in Columbia
| College | Net price | Acceptance | Graduation | Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Missouri-Columbia Columbia, MO · Public · 23,929 students |
$20,268 | 78% | 75% | $63,403 |
| Stephens College Columbia, MO · Private nonprofit · 391 students |
$23,459 | 77% | 43% | $43,071 |
| Paul Mitchell the School-Missouri Columbia Columbia, MO · Private for-profit · 107 students |
$13,460 | — | 69% | $27,715 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release.