Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Columbia College students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Columbia College students is 54.4%.

54.4%

  • African American 46.8% 29 students
  • white 59.8% 55 students
  • unknown 66.7% 2 students
  • hispanic 70.0% 7 students
  • International Students 50.0% 3 students
  • Mixed Race 28.6% 2 students

Drop Out

Columbia College has an overall drop-out rate of 16.3% as of August 31, 2021.

Below is a breakdown of the dropout rate of US students by race/ethnicity and international students.

16.3%

  • African American 16.1% 10 students
  • white 15.2% 14 students
  • International Students 50.0% 3 students

Transferred Out

Students transfer out of Columbia College at a rate of 29.4% yearly.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

29.4%

  • African American 37.1% 23 students
  • white 25.0% 23 students
  • hispanic 20.0% 2 students
  • Mixed Race 57.1% 4 students

Bachelor's Degrees

Degree/Program Year 1 Year 2 Year 3
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, Other NA $46,087 $51,609
Criminal Justice and Corrections $44,941 NA $48,181
Business Administration, Management and Operations NA $42,123 $42,584
Communication and Media Studies $31,802 $33,993 $40,157
Social Work $31,014 $30,926 $35,159
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities NA $28,598 $33,769
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods $31,329 $30,305 $32,187
Behavioral Sciences NA $25,194 $31,896
Psychology, General $27,946 $22,192 $27,013
Homeland Security $56,728 NA NA
Biology, General $25,452 NA NA
Communication Disorders Sciences and Services NA $25,194 NA
Special Education and Teaching NA $33,687 NA
Accounting and Related Services NA $28,598 NA

Master's Degrees

Degree/Program Year 1 Year 2 Year 3
Education, Other $40,920 $40,792 $41,966
Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology $44,998 $41,205 NA
Criminal Justice and Corrections $55,194 NA NA

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