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Columbia State Community College

Columbia, TN
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Value
Median Earnings (10yr)
$40,256
-25% vs average
Net Price / Year
$4,734
-77% vs average
Graduation Rate
N/A
Payback Period
0.5 years
Median Debt
$8,500
Student Body
3,897

Columbia State Community College — Earnings vs Cost (vs National Average)

Source: U.S. Dept of Education (College Scorecard)CollegeValueRanked

Columbia State Community College at a Glance

Columbia State Community College is a public community college in Columbia, Tennessee. Founded in 1966, it serves nine counties in southern Middle Tennessee through five campuses. It is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges to award Associate of Arts, Associate of Science, Associate of Science in Teaching, Associate of Fine Arts, and Associate of Applied Science degrees, and technical certificates.

Founded

1966

60 years old

Endowment

—

$707,627

Students

5,437

Faculty

362

Identity

Mascot: ChargersColors: Green WhiteAffiliation: National Junior College Athletic AssociationPresident: Janet F. Smith
Sources:Wikipedia

Is Columbia State Community College Worth It?

There isn't enough publicly available data to calculate a definitive value score for Columbia State Community College. This may be due to the institution's size, reporting gaps, or the specific programs offered.

The investment pays for itself in just 0.5 years — among the fastest payback periods of any college we track.

Best Programs at Columbia State Community College

Program-level earnings data isn't available for Columbia State Community College. When evaluating whether to attend, research outcomes for your specific major using the Department of Education's College Scorecard or ask the admissions office for placement rates.

As a general rule: STEM, nursing, accounting, and computer science programs tend to deliver the strongest ROI regardless of institution. Humanities and arts programs can still be worthwhile, but require more intentional career planning to achieve financial payoff.

Return on Investment

Estimated 4-Year Cost

$18,936

Based on $4,734/yr net price × 4 years

Earnings Premium

-25%

vs. national average of $53,787/yr

Payback Period

0.5 years

Time to recoup the total cost through higher earnings

10-Year Net Gain

$383,624

Median earnings over 10 years minus total cost of attendance

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Quick Facts

Institution Type
public
Location
Columbia, TN
Student Body
3,897 students
Net Price (Annual)
$4,734
Median Earnings (10yr)
$40,256
Median Student Debt
$8,500

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Data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Median earnings are measured 10 years after enrollment. Net price reflects average cost after grants and scholarships for students receiving federal financial aid. Value scores are calculated using our methodology.